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faster

Joined: 03 Sep 2006

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

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?

djsmnc

Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject:

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

Corporal

Joined: 25 Jan 2003

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject:

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?

faster

Joined: 03 Sep 2006

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject:

djsmnc wrote:

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

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

SeoulFinn

Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Location: 1h from Seoul

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:44 pm Post subject:

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

JMO

Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Daegu

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

So where are you looking for directions to?

formerflautist

Joined: 30 May 2006

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject:

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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?

igotthisguitar

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

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:50 pm Post subject:

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 !!!

doggyji

Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Toronto - Hamilton - Vineland - St. Catherines

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:09 am Post subject:

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

newintown

Joined: 01 Jan 2007

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:40 am Post subject:

are you for real princess?

Pak Yu Man

Joined: 02 Jun 2005
Location: The Ida galaxy

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

I'll be your friend. I can tell you where to go