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Cool Blog Abroad in Asia -> www.radoja.ca

 
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stevekor



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:09 pm    Post subject: Cool Blog Abroad in Asia -> www.radoja.ca Reply with quote

Hey if you're new to being abroad this blog may be useful with travel tips and my experiences abroad as a foreigner (mostly south korea). Feedback would be appreciated, cheers

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interestedinhanguk



Joined: 23 Aug 2010

PostPosted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 2:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm glad to see that you're probably enjoying the country. Be careful where you tread. I know you've already posted your blog on this site and all, that's cool. This sentence really surprised me, though:

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Homosexuality is shunned here in Korea, they refuse to acknowledge it exists (which it does among a very small percentage of men apparently). I guess since it rarely exists here, Korean men are often more secure in their sexuality, and therefore not threatened by a social stigma or taboo of affection.


Homosexuality is just as common here as it is back home. As you begin to mention, it's ignored and shunned, yes. Perhaps less homosexuals are open about it, too, but it still exists to the same degree!

Also, I've never heard of parents getting the eyelid surgery for their kids. I'm sure it happens, and don't doubt that one of your students had it. But, I can hardly call this sentence accurate:
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...a lot of parents have their kids get eye surgery to give them bigger eyes like white people...


I wish you the best and hope you keep writing.
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stevekor



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:55 am    Post subject: hey Reply with quote

cheers thanks for the critical analysis...keeps me on my toes Wink
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