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lostandforgotten
Joined: 19 Sep 2006
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 Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:08 am Post subject: Asian men age better |
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| I see so many obese, bitter, miserable and hate-filled old white men in the United States. In that sense, old men in Korea seem way happier and content in comparison. |
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benji
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Is it only "white" men that you observe in America. What about old black men. Latinios? Asian Americans? |
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candyteacher
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PRagic
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Could be because older men in Korea do whatever the hell they want when they want, and damn the peanut gallery that is the spouse and family. If there is no pressure perceived, there is no pressure.
Actually, Korean guys are under a lot of stress. I don't think they age any better (look at cancer rates), yet they do seem to take an inordinate amount of pride in 'looking younger than their years'. Wait a generation or two. After western food coupled with soju nights catches up to the 20ish crowd at play now, wait and see what THEY look like when they're older! |
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benji
Joined: 21 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Men who are drunk all the time will be perceived to be happy. Also the formaldehyde in soju acts as a preservative. |
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brainfreeze
Joined: 04 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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| benji wrote: |
| Also the formaldehyde in soju acts as a preservative. |
And a carcinogen. |
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xingyiman
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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| I also see lots of old, obese, hate filled women as well. |
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djsmnc
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kg2095
Joined: 23 May 2009
Location: Hwaseong City
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: Asian men age better |
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| lostandforgotten wrote: |
| I see so many obese, bitter, miserable and hate-filled old white men in the United States. In that sense, old men in Korea seem way happier and content in comparison. |
Actually I disagree. I often get the evil eye from old men in Korea. I get the feeling they do not approve of me. No one else tries to stare me down like that, only old men. |
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4 months left
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Take a look at how many older Korean men are bald or have grey hair. Korean society pressure and insecurity is why you see so many ajosshis with bad rugs or dyed/sprayed/shoe-polished hair. |
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Tjames426
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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Actually, Korean men do age, badly.
Ever see the skin quality of a middle aged Korean man's face or skin?
Many of them have what I call, leather skin. Their skin is darker, and over all have a thick leathery look to it. The lack of sleep, over work, drinking, cigarettes, and late night partying takes an awful toll. You can literally see the liver and lung damage by looking at their faces.
How many "porridge shop" franchises do you see catering to older North Americans? Porridge shops serving food that does not upset the digestive system after years and years of abuse from fermented foods?
How many of these so called aged well Korean men and woman have to eat porridge due to "stomach" problems.
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winterfall
Joined: 21 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:34 am Post subject: |
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| Doesn't matter what race you are. Age isn't kind to women. |
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