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Big4Jerm3
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 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:30 am Post subject: Casual Dress? |
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| Anyone know what the Korean culture considers to be 'casual' dress? I ask because that is what I was told the dress code is for a school I will be working for. They also stated that certain days will require me to 'dress up' (parent days, etc.) Thanks for your replies. |
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Rutherford
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:19 am Post subject: |
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| I think a lot of it depends on the age of your students. I teach at a kindy hogwan, so it's pretty informal. I started the year in buttondowns and khakis. I'm ten months in and now it's jeans and a t-shirt. I've dressed up for one parents' day. I'd assume the older your students, the more professional your appearance should be. |
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JJJ
Joined: 27 Nov 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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The 80's are back, so don't be afraid to bring your neon tees and wife beaters, plastic braclets, Nike all-white high cuts with the tongues hanging out, skinny jeans, white socks, black vests with the thin ties and if you are female, puffy shirts. You will fit in at any hogwan or p.s in Korea, no worries.
Oh yeah, don't forget to put up the collar on any type of golf or polo shirt you have, that's really cool here. And wear you sunglasses indoors too.
Alright that's my Jerry Sienfield moment here. Botton line, you will be fine with almost anything you wear because there will always be some K-teacher wearing something worse than you. (In my humble opinion, of course) |
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Big4Jerm3
Joined: 17 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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| So should I leave the suit at home? Main reason I ask about dress is because I am 6'6" tall and doubtful that I'll find any clothes in Korea. |
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icicle
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Gyeonggi do Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Big4Jerm3 wrote: |
| So should I leave the suit at home? Main reason I ask about dress is because I am 6'6" tall and doubtful that I'll find any clothes in Korea. |
I would probably still bring the suit for the times when you do need to dress up. Here is seems that for the guys a suit = dressing up. So a useful option for the times you want to look very professional . There will be times you are glad you have it. |
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bobranger
Joined: 10 Jun 2008
Location: masan
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:09 am Post subject: |
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| Bring a least one suit for special events. |
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Stormy
Joined: 10 Jan 2008
Location: Here & there
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:48 am Post subject: |
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| JJJ wrote: |
The 80's are back, so don't be afraid to bring your neon tees and wife beaters, plastic braclets, Nike all-white high cuts with the tongues hanging out, skinny jeans, white socks, black vests with the thin ties and if you are female, puffy shirts. You will fit in at any hogwan or p.s in Korea, no worries.
Oh yeah, don't forget to put up the collar on any type of golf or polo shirt you have, that's really cool here. And wear you sunglasses indoors too.
Alright that's my Jerry Sienfield moment here. Botton line, you will be fine with almost anything you wear because there will always be some K-teacher wearing something worse than you. (In my humble opinion, of course) |
Ok I've heard this term before but can't work out what it refers to. What exactly are these? |
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tommo123456789
Joined: 31 Jan 2008
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JJJ
Joined: 27 Nov 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry about that term "wife beater", no offense to anyone. I'm showing my age somewhat but when "COPS" first came out, almost everyone they arrested was either shirtless or in a white tank top and of course most were being arrested for domestic disturbances. That's when I heard people use that term. I actually hardly ever use it but since I was going with my 80's theme, I threw it in there.
Even though you are tall, for the most part you will bring most of your essential clothing anyways and I'm quite sure you will find clothes if you need them. Shoes are a different story, especially if you are over a size 10.5 or 11. I brought 5 pairs with me. Suit-wise...bring a light weight one, a shirt or two and a couple ties. Most likely you will wear it once and never wear it again.
Have fun. |
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Stormy
Joined: 10 Jan 2008
Location: Here & there
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| JJJ wrote: |
Sorry about that term "wife beater", no offense to anyone. I'm showing my age somewhat but when "COPS" first came out, almost everyone they arrested was either shirtless or in a white tank top and of course most were being arrested for domestic disturbances. That's when I heard people use that term. I actually hardly ever use it but since I was going with my 80's theme, I threw it in there.
Even though you are tall, for the most part you will bring most of your essential clothing anyways and I'm quite sure you will find clothes if you need them. Shoes are a different story, especially if you are over a size 10.5 or 11. I brought 5 pairs with me. Suit-wise...bring a light weight one, a shirt or two and a couple ties. Most likely you will wear it once and never wear it again.
Have fun. |
Aha! I was wondering how a singlet ended up with the handle 'wife beater'. Cheers for the explanation, and the link. |
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ChinaBoy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Big4Jerm3 wrote: |
| So should I leave the suit at home? Main reason I ask about dress is because I am 6'6" tall and doubtful that I'll find any clothes in Korea. |
leave it at home.. you'll already be bringing too much stuff, and if you've got it, they'll make you wear it.. nothing wrong with a pair of pants and a shirt.. comfort is most important |
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