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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| This is not what he said though. He said "public transportation". And I have seen it on intercity buses many a time...although it has been a minority of people doing it. |
Good job of nitpicking. I'm sure you enlightened many people with your statement here. I hope that now all people on this forum will realize that once they board inner-city buses it is impolite to eat in public, but others are fine. Thank god you cleared that up because I would have been so confused, I probably would be crying on the steps of the bus wondering if I was allowed to eat or not. |
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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:01 am Post subject: |
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| Ilsanman wrote: |
Psy, are you a Gyopo, or someone who has been rejected from your home country, so you try to become something else? I just wonder. Anyways I used to try to fit in. I did everything Korean style and I studied 3-4 hours a day at Korean language, but then I realized something one day. I could do everything 100% the korean way and this country will never accept me, based on the colour of my skin.
I often see people walking on the street with a whole bowl of kimchi jjigae, and all the sidedishes balanced on their head. DUH!! I think the whole issue is things that people reasonably eat in public. What do people eat in public? Odeng, ice cream, those triangle kimbap, etc.
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Thank you for your personal attack on me. I notice that people do that when they are frustrated. I will not retaliate in such manners. I understand your situation and this is just how it is in homogenous societies to waegookins. You realize the amount of racism and discrimination in "heterogenous" societies such as the U.S. and Canada? Towards citizens of their own country, nonetheless. These are the narrow-minded, uneducated, stupid people. I'll tell you the truth, if I was Korean and I saw a Westerner do, as you say, things 100% the Korean way, I would definately be impressed and have the utmost respect for you. It's just that most people in this world are idiots and these idiots seem to control society.
To answer your question, no I am not a gyopo, and I doubt the United States would reject anyone, regardless of race, creed, gender, or religion.
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wylde
Joined: 14 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:04 am Post subject: |
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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....."
| dictionary.com wrote: |
| knowledge - The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned |
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I majored in Korean studies for three years, and have lived here for another 3. I've had this discussion with both academics and laymans. The concept of eating in a group came up many a time but in a different concept. If you eat alone in a restaurant people will look and stare, often they'll comment. But the post is about eating on the subway, street and buses. The arguement of eating in a group would mean that people wouldn't look at you if there was three or four of you eating burgers as you went?? Dont think so. |
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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 |
ok... we're off again...
the post is not about eating on the subway, street and busses...
the post was titled- "eating on the subway"
But the question was "Is it impolite to eat in front of people if you're not in a designated "eating zone" restaurant, street vendor, etc...? "
| wylde - from page 2 wrote: |
| they are not taught where they are supposed to eat, they are taught to sit down with family and friends and eat together. |
ya know mate... all you needed to do from the beginning was say.. well the information I received was different to that of what you received, lets call it even... but you choose to continue the argument with your thoughts, opinions or beliefs. now, you say you majored in brain surgery and come at me with an argument that is about the topic - which you seem not to understand either. oh yeah, something about bs too?
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matko
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: in a world of hurt!
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Psy,
Man, I haven't seen a Kyopo vehemently protest so much!!! You blew your cover dude!!! Kyopos who don't admit what they are are pathetic.
Keep it up!!!!
ROTFLMFAO!!!!!! |
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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:23 am Post subject: |
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| matko wrote: |
Psy,
Man, I haven't seen a Kyopo vehemently protest so much!!! You blew your cover dude!!! Kyopos who don't admit what they are are pathetic.
Keep it up!!!!
ROTFLMFAO!!!!!! |
sigh, since so many people are so curious of my background...
Born in the Bronx, New York City, couple of train stops away from Yankee Stadium (Grand Concourse). Grew up in Queens. Attended and graduated the University at Buffalo in Upstate New York. Have been to Korea 3 times my whole life, totaling a little less than a year. I assume you want specifics so, 1st time 1998 - vacation and have a friend in the military 2nd time- 2000 English teaching 3rd time 2003 Job interview and girlfriend. Will go back this February to start my new job.
Happy?
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matko
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: in a world of hurt!
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:27 am Post subject: |
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FINALLY!!!
You're still pathetic though. |
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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:30 am Post subject: |
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FINALLY!!!
You're still pathetic though. |
Why? Cause I proved you wrong? Or you have nothing else to respond with? It is you who is pathetic if that's all you can come up with and flame someone for no other reason than having a different opinion than yourself.
Care to share your background now? I had nothing to prove, and I have.
Or do YOU have something to hide? |
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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 8:44 am Post subject: |
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| matko wrote: |
FINALLY!!!
You're still pathetic though.
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Or maybe you had one too many soju. Which is still no excuse.  |
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TheUrbanMyth
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
Location: Retired
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Psy wrote: |
| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| This is not what he said though. He said "public transportation". And I have seen it on intercity buses many a time...although it has been a minority of people doing it. |
Good job of nitpicking. I'm sure you enlightened many people with your statement here. I hope that now all people on this forum will realize that once they board inner-city buses it is impolite to eat in public, but others are fine. Thank god you cleared that up because I would have been so confused, I probably would be crying on the steps of the bus wondering if I was allowed to eat or not. |
No nitpicking. If you are an English teacher you should be more precise in your terms. "Public transportation" covers a variety of methods. That was a pathetic job of covering up how wrong you were BTW. Just can't come out and say "I was wrong" can you?
Don't worry though, I'll be happy to do it for you.  |
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Gord
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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| What Psy meant to have wrote: |
| Tell me what I want to know, not what I ask for. |
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Ilsanman
Joined: 15 Aug 2003
Location: Bucheon, Korea
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| Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2004 10:05 pm Post subject: yes |
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If I saw someone acting totally Korean, I would not be impressed. I would think you are a lemming or someone who has been rejected by your home country.
The only difference bwtween whether America would reject someone of minority or not is if they are born on US soil or not. Not racist? Don't make me laugh. |
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Kiddirts
Joined: 25 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 1:24 am Post subject: Re: opinion... |
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[/quote= GORD]I am curious how is it you know what "Koreans" think of you. Do they all make a single file line and individually tell you as they pass you in public, or do they answer a questionaire?[/quote]
How do black people have a feeling of what white people think of them in Georgia, Mississippi, Arkanasas, etc...do they go door to door polling people? Gord, don't be stupid. |
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Gord
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 2:37 am Post subject: Re: opinion... |
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| Kiddirts wrote: |
| How do black people have a feeling of what white people think of them in Georgia, Mississippi, Arkanasas, etc...do they go door to door polling people? Gord, don't be stupid. |
It appears to me that you are playing an old stereotype and suggesting that every caucasian in a few states are racist. Then you demand that I not be stupid? |
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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 9:29 am Post subject: |
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
No nitpicking. If you are an English teacher you should be more precise in your terms. "Public transportation" covers a variety of methods. That was a pathetic job of covering up how wrong you were BTW. Just can't come out and say "I was wrong" can you?
Don't worry though, I'll be happy to do it for you. |
Well I'm not an English teacher. But, rather than just cover city to city buses, you should have mentioned, taxi cabs, ferries, monorails, boats, ships, and battleships as well. Or maybe, bicycles, rollerblades, push carts, and walking backwards. I admit when I'm wrong, as i have done in posts in my past. But all I have to admit here is you're very bored and have nothing better to do in your life.
Your posts are silly. Why? Because there is no point except TRYING to point out other peoples' petty mistakes. No? Whenever you do, good job and you deserve a standing ovation. But, I haven't seen one instance of this yet. |
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Psy
Joined: 11 Sep 2003
Location: Hongdae
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| Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2004 9:41 am Post subject: |
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| IlsanMan wrote: |
If I saw someone acting totally Korean, I would not be impressed. I would think you are a lemming or someone who has been rejected by your home country.
The only difference bwtween whether America would reject someone of minority or not is if they are born on US soil or not. Not racist? Don't make me laugh.
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Fine, and you are entitled to your own opinion. Some would agree with you, some would not. But, one think I don't understand is, "rejected by your home country". What does this mean and how does this happen? I am talking about homogenous societies. Besides, "physical" scarring, mental disease, etc.
Your question/statement confused me for a bit and I had to read it several times in order to understand it. I'm still not completely sure what is means, but I'll try to respond as to what I think you meant in asking/stating.
Regarding America/Canada, this is not true. Usually, racist groups are racist regardless of citizenship. You think the KKK believe that Jews or Blacks that are not American citizens are singled out? Or that discrimination occurs after someone checks your passport? It is the same whether someone is American/Canadian or an immigrant. Usually a group will hate another group based only on physical characteristics and attribute everything negative to that group after their stereotype has been formed in their mind. Example: White hate blacks. It does not matter if they were born in the U.S. or they recently arrived to the U.S. from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique. It is all the same. They hate them. They form a stereotype that they are poor, uneducated, dirty, and violent. And they act out through discrimination. So, there is no difference. |
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