These Damn Umbrellas!!!

Well, it took over a month and half, but I finally have a complaint about Korea!  The past couple days have been a little rainy and I've noticed that even when there is the slightest drizzle (I'm not exaggerating here), the vast majority of Koreans will use umbrellas.  Normally, this would not be a problem except for the fact that most sidewalks are narrow and I am considerably taller than the local population.  Considering that most people hold the umbrella 6-12 inches above their heads, this means that the spokes at the edge of the umbrella are around eye level to me!  I've had a couple close calls this past week where I thought I was going to be poked in the eye as I passed someone walking in the opposite direction!  Come on people!  A tiny bit of water is not going to hurt you!!!