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Birmingham.couple
Joined: 29 May 2010
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 Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:28 am Post subject: Refused a haircut in Busan. |
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Bit disturbing, was out and about in P.N.U (best area of SK IMO) at about 6:45 and popped into a hairdressers, they said no and pointed to their watches.
Fine, it's fairly late, no problem. Went to another place, same thing.
Went for some food and a couple of drinks, came back past at about 9PM and they were both still open 
Was there a reason for this other than racism? Am I just being paranoid? |
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the ireland
Joined: 11 May 2008
Location: korea
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:36 am Post subject: |
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| you need an appointment? |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:37 am Post subject: |
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You might need an appointment.
They were booked until close.
Their watches were all broken and they were asking you what time it was.
You misread the sign and instead walked into a watch store.
They wanted to trade watches.
They wanted to synchronize their watches with you so you could join their spy club.
I'm out.... |
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Birmingham.couple
Joined: 29 May 2010
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:38 am Post subject: |
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| They didn't seem to keen on offering me an appointment, they kind of just ushered me out. |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:46 am Post subject: |
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They probably don't speak English and were too nervous to try to ask you to make an appointment. Even those that can speak a little English are often too embarrassed to try (especially in front of other Koreans).
I assume that you don't speak Korean. Try asking a coworker how to say "Can I make an appointment?" And walk back in and ask (bring a picture of the hair style you want). If they tell you to leave, then they are racist. If they help you, then chalk it up to mis-communication. |
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interestedinhanguk
Joined: 23 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:59 am Post subject: Re: Refused a haircut in Busan. |
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| Birmingham.couple wrote: |
| Bit disturbing, was out and about in P.N.U (best area of SK IMO) |
How long have you been here? |
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air76
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:07 am Post subject: |
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A hair salon in our neighborhood changed owners a couple months ago and the new owner refuses to cut waygook hair as well.
My guess is that it less "racism" and more "fearing the foreigner"....but it is still annoying because now we all have to go to another shop that is much further away. |
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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:28 am Post subject: |
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| air76 wrote: |
A hair salon in our neighborhood changed owners a couple months ago and the new owner refuses to cut waygook hair as well.
My guess is that it less "racism" and more "fearing the foreigner"....but it is still annoying because now we all have to go to another shop that is much further away. |
I bet he'd cut my hair.
Take a shower, exchange your Teva's for some real shoes, your gf's moo moo for a real dress and I'm sure his attitude will change. |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:32 am Post subject: |
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That's it, there's too much racism in this country! I'm packing my bags and leaving!
I suggest everyone do the same. You have until you need your next haircut to decide. |
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air76
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:36 am Post subject: |
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| Richard Krainium wrote: |
| air76 wrote: |
A hair salon in our neighborhood changed owners a couple months ago and the new owner refuses to cut waygook hair as well.
My guess is that it less "racism" and more "fearing the foreigner"....but it is still annoying because now we all have to go to another shop that is much further away. |
I bet he'd cut my hair.
Take a shower, exchange your Teva's for some real shoes, your gf's moo moo for a real dress and I'm sure his attitude will change. |
All of the foreigners who used to frequent the salon were subsequently shooed away by the new owner.
Your assessment of me is WAY off the mark....out of curiosity, where did you come up with these assumptions from? The fact that I don't like the way animals are treated in Asia? Surely I must be a dirty hippy to care about such trifle nonsense. |
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Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:44 am Post subject: |
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| air76 wrote: |
| Richard Krainium wrote: |
| air76 wrote: |
A hair salon in our neighborhood changed owners a couple months ago and the new owner refuses to cut waygook hair as well.
My guess is that it less "racism" and more "fearing the foreigner"....but it is still annoying because now we all have to go to another shop that is much further away. |
I bet he'd cut my hair.
Take a shower, exchange your Teva's for some real shoes, your gf's moo moo for a real dress and I'm sure his attitude will change. |
All of the foreigners who used to frequent the salon were subsequently shooed away by the new owner.
Your assessment of me is WAY off the mark....out of curiosity, where did you come up with these assumptions from? The fact that I don't like the way animals are treated in Asia? Surely I must be a dirty hippy to care about such trifle nonsense. |
I was joking. |
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Oliver
Joined: 19 Apr 2008
Location: Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:03 am Post subject: |
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That's it, there's too much racism in this country! I'm packing my bags and leaving!
I suggest everyone do the same. You have until you need your next haircut to decide. |
haha |
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Wishmaster
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:16 am Post subject: |
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Was there one or two barber poles?  |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:01 am Post subject: |
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| Wishmaster wrote: |
| Was there one or two barber poles? |
Now THAT is funny. |
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Birmingham.couple
Joined: 29 May 2010
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:10 am Post subject: |
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| Wishmaster wrote: |
| Was there one or two barber poles? |
Ok, you're the second person to crack this one to me, what does that mean? Only been here a week |
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