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Butterfly
Joined: 02 Mar 2003
Location: Kuwait
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 Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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I don't even think this is a Korean thing actually, back home if I see people eating hot cooked food on the subway, or hamburgers in the street I just think they're really scummy, ignorant types. Like when you see people taking a p*ss in the street on a Saturday night.
But I guess you can only really be rude to people by direct interaction. I wouldn't eat a hamburger in the street, ever, because I'm concerned about what people think of me. I don't want people thinking I'm a scumbag. even if I never see them again, especially if I never see them again.
So its your call of course, there is no law against it, but I wish I could put a big placqard around the necks of those foreigners who do this saying "Most of my compatriates don't display these ugly characteristics" in Korean. |
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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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well seeing as though 1 is from icheon, 1 suncheon and 1 gwangju and their answers were identical. i would back what they said... it is not offensive or impolite.. who told you your info?
i think ilsanman was stabbing @ 1 of the previous posters who basically gave the impression that we should forgo everything we are and bend to be completely korean. it did give me a good laugh when i read it.
heres something else... i forget where and when exactly but i saw a family sitting on a blanket on a path with many others walking past and they were having lunch... it seemed i was the only person walking past that thought this was strange, everybody else paid no attention to them.. so, there goes the eating in public argument.. they were together, as a family eating lunch and nobody cared.... anyway i need massive amounts of coffee cuz bourbon gives a hangover 3 times worse than vodka
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Still, you would agree with me, not a consensus opinion, correct? What does it matter who told me my "info"? If I told you I was Korean or had a doctorate in Korean cultures, would that mean you'd suddenly change your mind that eating on subways is considered impolite when it seems so imprinted on you. I doubt it. Or if I told you I was from Kenya, then you'd probably say I'm full of sh*t.
I think people are smart enough to figure this out on their own and don't need your or my opinion on this. All I will say is that in my point of view, Koreans view eating on subways (subways is the thread isn't it?) as impolite. And in your point of view, it is perfectly normal. So be it. Let other people form their own opinions from their own experiences and try not to state that YOU are correct because of information from 3 Koreans you know.
I will only say, (FACT) you WILL receive stares, second looks and glimpses if you eat on public transportation, waegookin or not. You form your own opinions about this.
Funny, I kinda thought Ilsanman's post was kinda stupid and offensive, but that's just my opinion and why I responded in that way. But that might be just me, maybe not.
I stated before, and I'll state again, I don't have a problem with people eating on subways and the like as long as they don't drip any sh*t on me or it doesn't smell like dead dog. My opinion is Koreans do. |
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komtengi
Joined: 30 Sep 2003
Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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nice cop out.. |
no matter what arguements I but up it seems like your the sort of guy thats just gonna be argumentative about it. From some of your posts its pretty evident...
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| mine is not an opinion. it is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate. |
best of your knowledge?? so your a graduate in Korean studies?? Youve done a post graduate study in Korean studies?? Its an opinion.... not knowledge
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| i asked a korean ethics teacher today what he thought.. his first answer was impolite.. we spoke about it for a while and he changed his words to mean he though that person was uneducated and impolite was incorrect.. |
No idea what your trying to say??
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| if you are going to have a shot at me, come with some good arguments and then don't just cop out by saying our opinions are different.. .. |
sorry I forgot you were the king of Daves board..... when in Rome... so I guess I'll have to do what you say... 
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| i love bs btw |
have as much as you want.... if you want we can start a collection
ATT: we are now taking collections for "Wylde's BS Fund", I've found that hes used most of his bs collection on the other threads.... guys lend him a hand his stocks are getting low |
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Patong Dong
Joined: 06 May 2003
Location: On Nut
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:03 am Post subject: |
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Butterfly, how do you make the leap from eating on the streets equals ignorant and scummy. I would not eat on the subway as it's usually busy and out of consideration for other passengers I don't feel that I have the right to subject people to the smell of my food.
However, I can't recall seeing people eating on the street as I just wouldn't find a cause for interest. I would always choose to sit and eat but it is sometimes not an option so I will eat a sandwhich as I walk to work. You, on the other hand, would go hungry as your misguided sense of etiquette along with your vanity would not allow you to eat. Do you really think you attract such critical assessment when you walk down the streets? |
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Butterfly
Joined: 02 Mar 2003
Location: Kuwait
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:17 am Post subject: |
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| Free country, fill your fat face in the street of you want just don't expect people to think you're particularly charming. |
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:29 am Post subject: |
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| Psy wrote: |
| wylde wrote: |
well seeing as though 1 is from icheon, 1 suncheon and 1 gwangju and their answers were identical. i would back what they said... it is not offensive or impolite.. who told you your info?
i think ilsanman was stabbing @ 1 of the previous posters who basically gave the impression that we should forgo everything we are and bend to be completely korean. it did give me a good laugh when i read it.
heres something else... i forget where and when exactly but i saw a family sitting on a blanket on a path with many others walking past and they were having lunch... it seemed i was the only person walking past that thought this was strange, everybody else paid no attention to them.. so, there goes the eating in public argument.. they were together, as a family eating lunch and nobody cared.... anyway i need massive amounts of coffee cuz bourbon gives a hangover 3 times worse than vodka
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Still, you would agree with me, not a consensus opinion, correct? What does it matter who told me my "info"? If I told you I was Korean or had a doctorate in Korean cultures, would that mean you'd suddenly change your mind that eating on subways is considered impolite when it seems so imprinted on you. I doubt it. Or if I told you I was from Kenya, then you'd probably say I'm full of sh*t.
I think people are smart enough to figure this out on their own and don't need your or my opinion on this. All I will say is that in my point of view, Koreans view eating on subways (subways is the thread isn't it?) as impolite. And in your point of view, it is perfectly normal. So be it. Let other people form their own opinions from their own experiences and try not to state that YOU are correct because of information from 3 Koreans you know.
I will only say, (FACT) you WILL receive stares, second looks and glimpses if you eat on public transportation, waegookin or not. You form your own opinions about this.
Funny, I kinda thought Ilsanman's post was kinda stupid and offensive, but that's just my opinion and why I responded in that way. But that might be just me, maybe not.
I stated before, and I'll state again, I don't have a problem with people eating on subways and the like as long as they don't drip any sh*t on me or it doesn't smell like dead dog. My opinion is Koreans do. |
i haven't argued about food on the subway. i was talking about eating in public..
the thread was called "eating on subways" but the question was
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| Is it impolite to eat in front of people if you're not in a designated "eating zone" restaurant, street vendor, etc...? |
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:30 am Post subject: |
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| Butterfly wrote: |
| Free country, fill your fat face in the street of you want just don't expect people to think you're particularly charming. |
that is exactly correct!
it isn't rude or impolite - people will think you are poor.. |
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 1:05 am Post subject: |
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| komtengi wrote: |
| wylde wrote: |
nice cop out.. |
no matter what arguements I but up it seems like your the sort of guy thats just gonna be argumentative about it. From some of your posts its pretty evident... |
i love to argue, and when i get going, i try to do it with an educated point of view unlike you who it seems just argues for fun
you put nothing forward other than - i believe.... and then copped out by saying our opinions differ.. lets leave it at that
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| wylde wrote: |
| mine is not an opinion. it is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate. |
best of your knowledge?? so your a graduate in Korean studies?? Youve done a post graduate study in Korean studies?? Its an opinion.... not knowledge |
you really have no idea do you?
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| opinion - A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof. |
from what gather i do have positive knowledge or proof. this is what i asked you to argue on... what i put forward as my positive knowledge or proof.. and the best you could do was say "hmm.. 3 koreans (now 4), they don't know squat and i do cuz i believe....."
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| knowledge - The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned |
i did learn, discover and perceive
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| wylde wrote: |
| i asked a korean ethics teacher today what he thought.. his first answer was impolite.. we spoke about it for a while and he changed his words to mean he though that person was uneducated and impolite was incorrect.. |
No idea what your trying to say?? |
it is not my fault
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| wylde wrote: |
| if you are going to have a shot at me, come with some good arguments and then don't just cop out by saying our opinions are different.. .. |
sorry I forgot you were the king of Daves board..... when in Rome... so I guess I'll have to do what you say... |
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| i love bs btw |
have as much as you want.... if you want we can start a collection |
if you continue donate, i will richer than most in the world
| komtengi wrote: |
| ATT: we are now taking collections for "Wylde's BS Fund", I've found that hes used most of his bs collection on the other threads.... guys lend him a hand his stocks are getting low |
they are fine, i just had a big refill from you thanks.. |
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Ilsanman
Joined: 15 Aug 2003
Location: Bucheon, Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 3:42 am Post subject: yes |
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Butterfly: Why do you care what complete strangers think of you? What a waste of time. Anyways you must know by now that Koreans treat strangers as non-people.
Psy: Why is my comment stupid and offensive? Man I wish I knew who was older so then we'd know who is right. That's a joke by the way. |
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:05 am Post subject: |
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| Butterfly wrote: |
| Free country, fill your fat face in the street of you want just don't expect people to think you're particularly charming. |
Aww, it's sweet of you to care so much about how Koreans view us and want to make a good impression, but it's fairly certain that they still think you're a big dumb waygookin regardless of whether or not you happen to be feeding yourself at the time. |
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matko
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: in a world of hurt!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:17 am Post subject: |
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Butterfly,
Calling someone a scumbag because they are eating a hamburger on the street is pretty harsh don't you think?
You're a snob. |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:29 am Post subject: |
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[I will only say, (FACT) you WILL receive stares, second looks and glimpses if you eat on public transportation, waegookin or not. You form your own opinions about this.
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I've been on a good many Korean buses. Whenever the bus stops at a rest area, at least half of the passengers climb back on with food in their hands. So no this is not a fact. Maybe on the subway, but not on buses. |
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
Location: Superhero Hideout
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 4:35 am Post subject: |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| Psy wrote: |
[I will only say, (FACT) you WILL receive stares, second looks and glimpses if you eat on public transportation, waegookin or not. You form your own opinions about this.
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I've been on a good many Korean buses. Whenever the bus stops at a rest area, at least half of the passengers climb back on with food in their hands. So no this is not a fact. Maybe on the subway, but not on buses. |
Intercity buses are different from buses inside the city. A bus from SEoul to Daegu eating is acceptable - though I hope you don't bring stinky food on.
On a bus from Myong-dong to shinchon it is not acceptable. |
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Eazy_E
Joined: 30 Oct 2003
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 5:32 am Post subject: |
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| As long as my students will stop bringing in the brown dried squid that stinks to high heaven... I'll let anyone else do as they please. The kids eat that stuff up like it's going out of style. |
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 5:57 am Post subject: |
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| As long as my students will stop bringing in the brown dried squid that stinks to high heaven... I'll let anyone else do as they please. The kids eat that stuff up like it's going out of style. |
Maybe you could ask them to send some to psgarp or tsgarp or whoever it was that had a hard-on for the stuff and can't get it now that he/she/it's not in Korea anymore. |
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