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Zulethe
Joined: 04 Jul 2008
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| So which type are you? |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
Location: Electron cloud
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| Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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| pie eater wrote: |
No one has mentioned the
GYOPO TEACHER!
I have only met this type during my leisure hours and 75% of them have been extremely annoying for some strange unfathomable reason.  Maybe someone can enlighten me? |
I'll take a stab at this and spin a picture of some of the types I've met.
1. Neurotic Kyopo girl. It must be noted here that she is not an LA KYOPO. Usually she's from New Jersey or Philly. Is very attractive and knows it yet growing up in the US, possibly adopted into a white family, she has identity issues. In Korea she is treated like half a person by the Koreans and she feels that she doesn't fit into the predominantly white foriegner crowd a hundred percent (although she has very tight friends within said crowd, isn't treated any differently, yet that nagging little one percent...) And, what was my point... Oh yeah - usually completely super highly strung and neurotic. But damned sexy...
2. Male non LA Kyopo. I'm gonna come right out and say it - these guys are often irritating little tight arses (whether thery're bigger than me in physical size or not.) In the US they may have felt like a minority and suffered some racial slurs. I sympathise on this front and wish they hadn't have had to. (Before anyone starts on me here, I'll jump in and say this thread is to be taken in humor and I had Chinese and Vietnamese friends at elementary school and would often get into fights sticking up for them in front of name callers and Mickey takers.) Perhaps in some cases, due to this they have like the non La Lyopo female - a small, almost unperceptable yet nagging sense of insecurity. So when they come to Korea, they act like a super suck up to their bosses and thus believe they are getting ahead. Although they will be cool with the white guy whilst there are others (especially females or mostly other white males) around, in private he will try and do some chest beating about how being a Koyopo and understanding the culture, he gets treated better and is paid more etc.. Talks to you 'the foriegner' (although by passport, and culture he's as foriegn as you are) as though you're some kind of bum who isn't doing as well as he is or getting ahead the same. Is often a real mix between smarmy, geeky, slimy and a square too and I can't stand tight arsed squares.
3. The LA KYOPO. Yes, just reading the words have struck fear into you, a sense of loathing and you're not now enjoying your 3rd coffee (you know you should be getting on with your lesson plans instead of reading this right?) as much as you were before... What is there to say? Loud, acting like a black guy from compton (although he's often too overweight to be tough or too skinny) or a street prostitute. They push, insult and have about as much manners as a Nigerian in Itaewon who isn't trying to run an internet scam on your arse. I could go on, but, well... it's putting me off my 3rd cup of coffee and besides - ...I really should get started on those lesson plans.... |
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Chambertin
Joined: 07 Jun 2009
Location: Gunsan
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| Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Sergio Stefanuto wrote: |
the former [Marine] guy
These guys are usually fine, but tend to always mention the army and may also shout out - very unfunnily - army phrases ("sir, yes, sir!" etc).
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I was brainwashed so well I even changed the post to read Marine.
And you know all those phrases are funny, deep down you just know they are.
We're pathetic arent we. heh |
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halfmanhalfbiscuit
Joined: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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| I saw a kyopo in Gangnam with a grill. |
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DWAEJIMORIGUKBAP
Joined: 28 May 2009
Location: Electron cloud
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| Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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| halfmanhalfbiscuit wrote: |
| I saw a kyopo in Gangnam with a grill. |
Did you give him the gas face? |
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beast
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:27 am Post subject: |
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| Maybe not the most annoying, but the funniest people for me are the ones who claim how much money they've saved. I've heard teachers say, "yeah, last year we saved nearly a hundred g's U.S." I said, "Show it to me." They said, "Dude, we sent it home man." I say, "Then why did you need a cash advance last month?" They say, dude, "We sent it home man." |
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asylum seeker
Joined: 22 Jul 2007
Location: On your computer screen.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| MollyBloom wrote: |
What about the "anti-foreigner foreigner":
-gives the evil eye to any foreigner that steps on the bus, often saying "check out that whitey over there..." to foreign friend/partner
-mumbles/grumbles in Korean when a foreigner is talking loudly on the bus/subway (aiiishhhh)
-when said hello to from a fellow FT, responds 안녕하세요?
-takes the opportunity when it arises to bash foreigners/own country's culture to Korean friends/co-teachers (ex. that I heard working at a hagwon a few years ago:
KT: "So, in Canada/US/UK, etc. are students better behaved?"
FT: "Oh, no way! Canadian/American/British, etc. students have tremendous behavior problems...plus they often have drug problems and come from abused homes. It's really nice to be in a country where the students listen to the teachers. I really rather prefer teaching here." |
Haha, I have to admit I like joking with my students about how overweight Americans (supposedly) are. I know it's bad but it's an easy way to get them on your side. 미안해 
I don't say 안녕하세요 to foreigners though, that would just be retarded. I do text friends in Korean sometimes, however.
BTW- Great thread OP. |
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
Location: James Joyce's pants
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| MollyBloom wrote: |
What about the "anti-foreigner foreigner":
-gives the evil eye to any foreigner that steps on the bus, often saying "check out that whitey over there..." to foreign friend/partner
-mumbles/grumbles in Korean when a foreigner is talking loudly on the bus/subway (aiiishhhh)
-when said hello to from a fellow FT, responds 안녕하세요?
-takes the opportunity when it arises to bash foreigners/own country's culture to Korean friends/co-teachers (ex. that I heard working at a hagwon a few years ago:
KT: "So, in Canada/US/UK, etc. are students better behaved?"
FT: "Oh, no way! Canadian/American/British, etc. students have tremendous behavior problems...plus they often have drug problems and come from abused homes. It's really nice to be in a country where the students listen to the teachers. I really rather prefer teaching here." |
Haha, I have to admit I like joking with my students about how overweight Americans (supposedly) are. I know it's bad but it's an easy way to get them on your side. 미안해
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That's okay. You know the fat kid, Tony, for the 4th grade Nat. Curr.? I always feel bad when he's on the screen. For the "What time is it?" lesson, his mom brings him a plate of donuts for lunch. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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| The English Evangelist- Believes that those who do not learn English are doomed to a miserable existance and sees themself as a prophet/messiah to the simple Korea masses. Often seen taking 10 minutes to purchase a loaf of bread, eating only at western cuisine restaurants and hanging out exclusively with other FTs. Believes that Korea exists to revolve around themself and the FT community. Own English skills are at a 10th grade level. |
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tomato
Joined: 31 Jan 2003
Location: I get so little foreign language experience, I must be in Koreatown, Los Angeles.
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Some forum members probably see me, and some other forum members, as the English evangelist, only in reverse:
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| The Korean Evangelist- Believes that those who do not learn Korean are doomed to a miserable existance and sees themself as a prophet/messiah to the simple wegukin masses. Often seen taking 10 minutes to purchase a loaf of bread, eating only at Korean restaurants and hanging out exclusively with Koreans. Believes that Korea exists to revolve around themself and the Korean community. Own Korean skills are at a Book One level. |
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poet13
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
Location: Just over there....throwing lemons.
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What about the loner types? The one's who live as far away from foreigners as possible. They are not necessarily all gung ho Korea, just don't really want to be around foreigners.
I used to take my job very seriously, but that has changed, and now I am more than ready to leave. |
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TimothyWilkinson
Joined: 26 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: Nicely done |
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Korea Lover
Not saying everything in Korea is done better than back home but they've got a few things right for sure. |
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ReeseDog
Joined: 05 Apr 2008
Location: Classified
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:45 am Post subject: |
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| Bronski wrote: |
| oldfatfarang wrote: |
| Wasn't it Oscar Wilde who said: "Guests and fish smell after 3 days?" |
Benjamin Franklin |
Benjamin Franklin was Korean? Who knew? |
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Xuanzang
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:31 am Post subject: |
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Adoptee gyopo
Usually from a small town in the US. Have come back to find their parents or reconnect with their true family. Feels burdened by being in Korea and not knowing the language or culture very well. Puts a chip on their shoulder. Wants to integrate into Korean culture but at the same time doesn`t quite fit in. Either goes all in and tries to hangout solely with Koreans or refuses and eases into the white foreigner/gyopo crowd. One or five drinks can bring out the loneliness and chip on the shoulder. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Adoptee gyopo
Usually from a small town in the US. Have come back to find their parents or reconnect with their true family. Feels burdened by being in Korea and not knowing the language or culture very well. Puts a chip on their shoulder. Wants to integrate into Korean culture but at the same time doesn`t quite fit in. Either goes all in and tries to hangout solely with Koreans or refuses and eases into the white foreigner/gyopo crowd. One or five drinks can bring out the loneliness and chip on the shoulder. |
Hey that's only partly me! 
I for one have no real urge to 'reconnect' with my family. They know where to find me, but I ain't sittin by that phone.
Just had to come over here to see what all the hubub was all about. Plus it beats working for 9 an hour 6 days a week. |
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