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So-called Korean friends and their sheer stupidity-_-
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faster



Joined: 03 Sep 2006

PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

princess wrote:
She couldn't stand not having the spotlight on herself. Rolling Eyes


You've said this several times now - if you say it enough will you start believing it?
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djsmnc



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey now, nothing wrong with a little self confidence and pride.
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Corporal



Joined: 25 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

bixlerscott wrote:
Kinda flakey if you will... Thats how many Koreans are...Maybe they do not intend to be offensive, but they are often starkly offensive, cold, unappreciative, inconsiderate, forgetful of critically important things, and downright rude. It's thier way of acting out the negatives in relationships and dealings in an indirect manner inside and outside of work without resorting to violence, screaming, and threats. Sure takes an open mind and tolerance to be compatible with living in Korea as to not hurt thier feelings with a negative response to all this hoopla. They expect you to suck up all these negative responses from them, then be cheerful at all times, and then immediately speak Korean fluently. Not very realistic in my opinion...Well, I have maintained patience for 3 months and feeling not so sure about Koreans and Korea.


Culture shock is a bitch, huh?
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faster



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

djsmnc wrote:
Hey now, nothing wrong with a little self confidence and pride.


Nope, but egotism, vanity, and narcissism are a little less appealing.
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SeoulFinn



Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

princess wrote:
I was just thinking exactly this...hehehe...A Korean princess doesn't want to compete with a foreign princess, I guess. That's why she didn't show up at my party, maybe. She couldn't stand not having the spotlight on herself. Rolling Eyes


By any chance, my dearie, are you from Guam? If you are I think I might know you. But if you aren't, I can introduce you to a certain lady who must be your twin sister at least when it comes to mentality. You little darlings would have a ball... or then again, you might be at each other's throats. There can be only one (Princess), eh? Very Happy
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JMO



Joined: 18 Jul 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So where are you looking for directions to?
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formerflautist



Joined: 30 May 2006

PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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A Korean princess doesn't want to compete with a foreign princess, I guess.



I have never met you, but you should realize that you come across as spoiled, self-centered, and mean. People don't think you're a real person because your personality is so unbelievable. Does that bother you at all?
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igotthisguitar



Joined: 08 Apr 2003
Location: South Korea (Permanent Vacation)

PostPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mashimaro wrote:
She's just not that into you

Ummmm ... yah ... well, as you've yet to cleary penetrate this sordid phenomenon:

It's ALL about the "Free" English.

Frankly, Koreans often perceive "Wae-Guk" westerners as dirty & offensive heathen creatures exuding an ostensibly bad body odour.

None of it's all that personal of course.

KIMCHI puuuleeeeze !!!
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doggyji



Joined: 21 Feb 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you, Princess. You are one of those here who give me lots of good chuckles. Laughing
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newintown



Joined: 01 Jan 2007

PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

are you for real princess?
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Pak Yu Man



Joined: 02 Jun 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll be your friend. I can tell you where to go Smile
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Pak Yu Man



Joined: 02 Jun 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

princess wrote:
Qinella wrote:
I love the irony of someone referring to someone else's sheer stupidity while at the same time generalizing an entire culture based on one person. Great job, Alys.. er, Princess.
I am not generalizing. I am talking about ONE person.


title of the thread wrote:
So-called Korean friends and their sheer stupidity-_-


Looks like a generalization to me. You should have said "My So-called Korean friend and her sheer stupidity-_-

So all your Korean friends are stupid? You ever think it's you?

I think we should change the topic to
"Foreigners who use Korean emoticons are stupid"

I was going to stick a kekeke in there but just found out my office computer can't type Korean.
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