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| My director doesn't like facial hair! |
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Beer Man
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
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 Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:07 am Post subject: Gentlemen, it's time to compare our facial hair! |
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So I'm still on R/R from the Land of Kimchi, but planning to head back soon. In my absence, I've let myself go, and am now sporting a full beard and moustache. It's neatly trimmed, and makes me look darn sexy (I think so anyway), in a rugged Chuck Norris kind of way, so I'm loath to get rid of it.
I can't wait to get back to Korea, and was just wondering what the other foreign guys in the country are walking around with on their faces.
Also a question: my previous times in Korea, I always felt compelled to go clean shaven, from the job application all the way through to contract completion. So I guess I'm wondering, will my rugged beard be a hindrance this time around? Do hagwons give a rip whether I'm clean shaven or not? Did I mention it's neatly trimmed.
Last edited by Beer Man on Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:45 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Underwaterbob
Joined: 08 Jan 2005
Location: In Cognito
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| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Coming from a guy who has a beard by Korean standards after three days of not shaving:
Koreans do not really notice facial hair in the same way as they do back home. I'd get shit at my old job in Canada for being unshaven for one day. Here, they hardly notice, or fail to mention if they do.
Facial hair seems to be reserved for the elderly whose actions go unquestioned due to the Confucian nature of Korean society.
I'm sure others have other opinions. |
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DrOctagon
Joined: 11 Jun 2008
Location: Chicago
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| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Underwaterbob wrote: |
Coming from a guy who has a beard by Korean standards after three days of not shaving:
Koreans do not really notice facial hair in the same way as they do back home. I'd get shit at my old job in Canada for being unshaven for one day. Here, they hardly notice, or fail to mention if they do.
Facial hair seems to be reserved for the elderly whose actions go unquestioned due to the Confucian nature of Korean society.
I'm sure others have other opinions. |
What? I heard the exact opposite from everyone on this board. You're the only person that said Korean's don't notice facial hair. From what I've heard, Koreans notice everything and are not shy to call you out on whatever they don't like physically about you (weight, facial hair, skin color).
I'm not in Korea yet, but from what I've heard, Korean's think facial hair is dirty. I've even heard of students saying, "Teacher, you look tired," meaning, "Teacher, you need to shave."
I have a well trimmed beard as well, so this is of concern to me as well. At my previous teaching job in the states I started off with the clean shaved look. After a couple of weeks I had a beard and nobody ever said anything, except for some of the middle school boys who thought it was cool. I think I would start work with a clean shave, but gradually introduce them to your beard. Say you're trying to conserve razors and that you break out if you shave often.  But, if there's a rule then you need to follow it... |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I started off with a moustache but shaved it after about a month. The students complained because they liked it, they said. So I grew it back. Later I added a beard. The Koreans I've been in contact with don't care if people have facial hair. |
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crusher_of_heads
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Location: kimbop and kimchi for kimberly!!!!
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| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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| The most I go for is 4 days, especially in the summer months. If an adjosshi gets upset and has HER panties in a bunch, boo hoo hoo. |
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tiger fancini
Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Testicles for Eyes
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| Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I love my moustache, and have received many compliments on it from my students and co-workers. My next aim is to go 'handlebar' style. |
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Justin Hale
Joined: 24 Nov 2007
Location: the Straight Talk Express
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:17 am Post subject: |
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| DrOctagon wrote: |
What? I heard the exact opposite from everyone on this board. You're the only person that said Korean's don't notice facial hair. From what I've heard, Koreans notice everything and are not shy to call you out on whatever they don't like physically about you (weight, facial hair, skin color).
I'm not in Korea yet, but from what I've heard, Korean's think facial hair is dirty. I've even heard of students saying, "Teacher, you look tired," meaning, "Teacher, you need to shave."
I have a well trimmed beard as well, so this is of concern to me as well. At my previous teaching job in the states I started off with the clean shaved look. After a couple of weeks I had a beard and nobody ever said anything, except for some of the middle school boys who thought it was cool. I think I would start work with a clean shave, but gradually introduce them to your beard. Say you're trying to conserve razors and that you break out if you shave often. But, if there's a rule then you need to follow it... |
Using apostrophes inappropriately might be more of a concern than facial hair. |
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DrOctagon
Joined: 11 Jun 2008
Location: Chicago
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry, I was a little buzzed when I wrote that. I'm usually spot on when it comes to grammar. I admit, I'm a little bit of a grammar cop as well. With that said, thanks for pointing out my error! |
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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Should is Sh@t, want is wonderful! Grow what you want and don't worry about what others think. Beards are cool. It's just too hot to grow one this time of year. Play hard! |
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Beer Man
Joined: 16 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Harpeau wrote: It's just too hot to grow one this time of year. |
Thank god I started this one now, with summer almost over. I've shaved away a couple of previous beards (in earlier years) because of the weather. This is my third one, I just can't help myself. My Dad had a full beard when I was growing up, so I guess I just like the idea.
Glad to know there's other beards and moustaches out there.
My favorite beards 2008 (in no particular order)
- Conan's (when he had one)
- The Dos Equis Guy
- To be decided |
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GoldSoundz
Joined: 12 Jun 2008
Location: Pohang
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Just shaved off a wicked beard following No Shave November.
Students hate beards. I've met 2 girls who loved it. Most students want that hair gone. Jealousy?
I looked like Conan during the strikes. Now I shave 2 times a week. Far too sensitive skin for daily. |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I grew chops a few years ago and my Korean friends were so jealous I kept them. |
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Temporary
Joined: 13 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Most Koreans say I look better with my Van Dyke. It makes me look older and much more tougher. |
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