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Adventurer



Joined: 28 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:48 am    Post subject: Dating in Korea Questions Reply with quote

I have questions about what you think about the dating scene in Korea, and I am not necessarily talking about dating Koreans, though I find many very attractive and nice. What about dating foreign girls or guys? What do you think of that scene? What is the best way to meet someone of the opposite sex besides trying Koreanfriendfinder which seems more like a place for Korean gals looking for a language exchange partner? And what about girls simply as friends or guys? Of course, if you work in a huge hagwon with loads of foreigners it can help expand your network, I suppose.
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kermo



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aaaagghghhhhhhhh!
Here we go again.
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RODK



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the same curiosity. I'm not thrilled about accepting a job in which I know I'll get an equivalent amount of action as I would in a monastery.

Let's face it, we're human. I suppose we could go to party after party after party and make a lot of 'friends.' Please. I have plenty of friends.
The only people I know who would be satisfied with that are the same people that were satisfied with it back home. (I never joined church groups Twisted Evil).

I could care less about an endless cacanophy of chit chat. Chit chat is important, but it must have also have a purpose when speaking to a lovely young woman. It cannot be chit chat for chit chat's sake. When one is a young, athletic, intelligent male, he must either make legitimate friends with females he truly considers a friend (or leave them alone) or begin playing the game nature tells him to play when he spots a young, attractive, intelligent female.

How would you feel if someone said that you can play with and teach children all day, but at night you can drink yourself into a stupor because the only action you'll get is what's in your own imagination?
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kermo



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Let me say this.
The foreigner community in Seoul is very very friendly, in my experience. People tend to let loose, make stupid, impulsive, even desperate decisions, because chances are that anyone who find out will be out of the country within months.

It's a small community, but there's far less competition in any given bar, which can work out well. For instance, I'm much more confident and if I see someone I fancy, I have no problem approaching them with an attitude that says "Hey-- I'm the only white girl you've talked to all week. I've got a great rack. What are you going to do about it?" Wink I've been to a few bars in recent weeks here in Canada, and felt far less "special" and sure of myself. Part of that is comparing myself physically to other girls, and part of it is just not knowing where to start.--what would we talk about? The Canadian experience? The latest Sarah McLachlan release? I'm being facetious, of course, but you get the idea.

If you're in Seoul, you'll be able to find someone, no matter what your standards/preferences are. You'll probably hook up with people you would have never expected back home, just because you've got this shared "ex-pat" experience to discuss. You might bat well above your average, just because you have an interesting accent.

In other words, don't worry. It's very hard not to get laid in Korea.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kermo wrote:
In other words, don't worry. It's very hard not to get laid in Korea.


this, all you newbie people, is all you really need to know.
here endeth the thread.
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RODK



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Unfortunately, I'll be in Daegu. I wanted to go to Seoul. I should probably say no to Daegu and ask for something only in Seoul.

I'm interested in the natives. That's just me. American women can kiss my @ss. Can't stand them here and I suppose I won't tolerate them there. Too high maintainence, snobby, overweight, difficult, and selfish. I know the American girls on here will be offended and say that I'm generalizing. Maybe I am. Or maybe I'm not. I know a lot of Israeli men and they all said the same thing I did. YOU'RE NOT A PRINCESS, HONEY. I look for Romans when in Rome. In America, I look for non-Americans. I have for years.

My body is ripped (from MMA and weight training--not weightlifting, which is different than weight training) and some lovely young native woman is ENTITLED to it.

We can drone on and on about personality and character being important, and I suppose it is when you're looking to get married or attached. But, I digress.
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kermo



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

trigger123 wrote:
kermo wrote:
In other words, don't worry. It's very hard not to get laid in Korea.


this, all you newbie people, is all you really need to know.
here endeth the thread.


Sigh. If only. I'll cross my fingers and hope that we're all too tuckered out from the last "Don't you go disrespecting Western women" feud/chair-throwing match to rise to the bait.
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SirFink



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RODK wrote:
YOU'RE NOT A PRINCESS, HONEY.


No worries then, mate. You won't find any Korean chicks with that princess attitude. Wink
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Smee



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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My body is ripped (from MMA and weight training--not weightlifting, which is different than weight training) and some lovely young native woman is ENTITLED to it.


Wow.

Well, I'm not a native, but I'll let you colonize me. Colonize me right in the mouth.
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Demophobe



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RODK wrote:
Unfortunately, I'll be in Daegu. I wanted to go to Seoul. I should probably say no to Daegu and ask for something only in Seoul.

I'm interested in the natives. That's just me. American women can kiss my @ss. Can't stand them here and I suppose I won't tolerate them there. Too high maintainence, snobby, overweight, difficult, and selfish. I know the American girls on here will be offended and say that I'm generalizing. Maybe I am. Or maybe I'm not. I know a lot of Israeli men and they all said the same thing I did. YOU'RE NOT A PRINCESS, HONEY. I look for Romans when in Rome. In America, I look for non-Americans. I have for years.

My body is ripped (from MMA and weight training--not weightlifting, which is different than weight training) and some lovely young native woman is ENTITLED to it.

We can drone on and on about personality and character being important, and I suppose it is when you're looking to get married or attached. But, I digress.



My, my...not another one.
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RODK



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not disrespecting Western women. I'm only disrespecting American women. Trust me, they earned it. Aussies, Canadians, Brits, Germans, Italians, French, Russians, Poles, whatever, you're fine by me. But Miss USA can go find that sugar daddy she's always wanted, or the superstar musician, actor, or athlete she thinks she deserves. The ones I've met, and I've met and dated many, have no ideas of their own, read People magazine religiously, think an intelligent guy is one that's defeated his dog 3 out of the last 5 games of chess, and expect you to dole out your hard earned money on them while offering nothing of their own. Why should I pay for their consumption? My friends don't pay for me.

As far as my preferences, well, it is what it is (or, they are what they are). We don't know why we like certain colors over others. We just do (or don't). We either like broccoli and eat it, or we don't like it and thus do not eat it. There's no point in asking why I like chocolote ice cream over peach, or that I prefer stawberry to just plain vanilla. I don't know why. Like I said, it is what it is.

Have anyone been asked why you didn't find someone physically attractive? Well, it's just a personal preference. Asking why is pointless.

It is what it is.

As to my crass comment about my physique, I should have been more diplomatic: fitness is hard work and many guys I know do it for the ladies and not just for themselves. If she takes the time to be attractive, so should he.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="Smee"][quote]My body is ripped (from MMA and weight training--not weightlifting, which is different than weight training) and some lovely young native woman is ENTITLED to it.[/quote]

Wow.

Well, I'm not a native, but I'll let you colonize me. Colonize me right in the mouth.[/quote]

Weren't you guys the original colonists? Anyway...wow.
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zappadelta



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Can't stand them here and I suppose I won't tolerate them there. Too high maintainence, snobby


Most Korean girls I know are much more high maintenance than the average American girl. Opinions?
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RODK



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting. I bet they probably could be.

Oh well, I'll pay for the adventure. No point in going halfway around the world to spend money on an American girl. I can go broke and not go anywhere doing that here.
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RACETRAITOR



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

zappadelta wrote:

Most Korean girls I know are much more high maintenance than the average American girl. Opinions?



Oh yes, incredibly high maintenance.
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