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toby99
Joined: 28 Aug 2009
Location: Dong-Incheon-by-the-sea, South Korea
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 Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:25 pm Post subject: Gordon Gekko-dressing ESLers |
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A good number of expats in Korea dress like complete slobs.
That said, I've noticed a fair number that seem to actually overdress (or at least dress very well) to their teaching jobs. For example, I know a guy in his early 30's teaching kindergarten in a hagwon. He wears a nice, expensive-looking suit everyday, nice tie, hair slicked back ala Gordon Gekko, pricey watch, a few rings, and nicely polished dress shoes.
Now I'm not gonna slam anyone for dressing up for work, especially not in this line of work. But does anyone else know of expats who dress like they're working on Wall Street at their hagwon jobs? I know of a few others who also suit up everyday.
Link to Gekko for those who don't know:
http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gordon-gekko.jpg |
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Times30
Joined: 27 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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It's just habit.
Also, in this culture very based on looks, it goes a long way improving the reputation of teachers and making everyone feel better about us.
Not to mention, if you dress well you feel professional. It goes a long way in acting like better teachers too. |
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toby99
Joined: 28 Aug 2009
Location: Dong-Incheon-by-the-sea, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Times30 wrote: |
It's just habit.
Also, in this culture very based on looks, it goes a long way improving the reputation of teachers and making everyone feel better about us.
Not to mention, if you dress well you feel professional. It goes a long way in acting like better teachers too. |
Yeah, I agree. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but I do find it funny when a dude gets all jazzed up to teach 6 year olds ABC. |
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Nolos
Joined: 23 Oct 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Gordon Gekko-dressing ESLers |
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| toby99 wrote: |
A good number of expats in Korea dress like complete slobs.
That said, I've noticed a fair number that seem to actually overdress (or at least dress very well) to their teaching jobs. For example, I know a guy in his early 30's teaching kindergarten in a hagwon. He wears a nice, expensive-looking suit everyday, nice tie, hair slicked back ala Gordon Gekko, pricey watch, a few rings, and nicely polished dress shoes.
Now I'm not gonna slam anyone for dressing up for work, especially not in this line of work. But does anyone else know of expats who dress like they're working on Wall Street at their hagwon jobs? I know of a few others who also suit up everyday.
Link to Gekko for those who don't know:
http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gordon-gekko.jpg |
LOL how pathetic. |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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| toby99 wrote: |
| Times30 wrote: |
It's just habit.
Also, in this culture very based on looks, it goes a long way improving the reputation of teachers and making everyone feel better about us.
Not to mention, if you dress well you feel professional. It goes a long way in acting like better teachers too. |
Yeah, I agree. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but I do find it funny when a dude gets all jazzed up to teach 6 year olds ABC. |
I dress well for my current job, but wearing a suit while teaching kindergarten is super unnecessary. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd say mix it up. Sometimes business casual. Sometimes, jeans with a nice shirt or even decent t -shirt. But, don't dress in all black with shorts that end somewhere between the knees and ankles or wear hoodie sweatshirts all the time with track pants or whatever. |
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misher
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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| A good number of EFL teachers in Korea dress like complete slobs. |
Corrected that for you.
True expats (professionals "expatriated" to a foreign country through an MNC on a package..usually lucrative) usually dress the part. At least the ones I came across did.
Actually, although it may sound harsh, based on my experience, ESL/EFL teachers, not just in Asia, have been some of the sloppiest, slovenly dressed "professionals" I've ever worked with. |
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creeper1
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:56 pm Post subject: Lol |
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I guess you would have to dress smartly if you were working for Wall Street the hagwon in Gangnam.
Also Wall Street have schools in China. |
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misher
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I met some guys that worked at WSI. A lot of them wore at the very least a shirt and slacks. Many wore suits. |
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Airborne9
Joined: 01 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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I usually wear slacks or suit pants with a shirt, tie and sweater for my job in a public school (middle school) I will sometimes wear the full suit. Having said that, around this time of year I will dress more casually. Like cords, polo shirts and short sleeved shirts. When I am doing my summer/winter camp I just wear whatever I want like shorts and t-shirt.
I am in my 20s, but I think its important to look well in you're job anywhere not only in Korea. |
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wishfullthinkng
Joined: 05 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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i for one salute the people who make an effort not to look like bums or a part of the short and sandal brigade. i saw a skinny homely looking guy the other day wearing an indiana jones fedora and it made me cringe.
we aren't children and we aren't on holiday. ditch the shorts, sandals and backpacks and look presentable. |
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big_fella1
Joined: 08 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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| A good number of EFL teachers in Korea dress like complete slobs. |
Corrected that for you.
True expats (professionals "expatriated" to a foreign country through an MNC on a package..usually lucrative) usually dress the part. At least the ones I came across did.
Actually, although it may sound harsh, based on my experience, ESL/EFL teachers, not just in Asia, have been some of the sloppiest, slovenly dressed "professionals" I've ever worked with. |
I thought only poor people wear suits, especially in summer.
If you're rich, you're the boss and no-one can tell you how to dress. If you're poor you have someone telling you how to dress hence the suit.
BTW I wear suits. 
Most expats I mixed with wore polo shirts and chinos in summer, but that was after work hours, perhaps they changed.
I also miss some 80s fashion, braces, white collars and white French cuffs on blue shirts are a trully great look.
As for the fluro colours on women, and the big hair, I really don't miss that much. |
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PatrickBateman
Joined: 08 Jun 2009
Location: American Gardens Building, West 81st Street
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Kudos to the guy for dressing well.
If he wants to spend the extra time to not look like a slob, I applaud him.
Heaven forbid he isn't wearing a backpack, flip-flops, and an Old Navy t-shirt.
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atwood
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Airborne9 wrote: |
I usually wear slacks or suit pants with a shirt, tie and sweater for my job in a public school (middle school) I will sometimes wear the full suit. Having said that, around this time of year I will dress more casually. Like cords, polo shirts and short sleeved shirts. When I am doing my summer/winter camp I just wear whatever I want like shorts and t-shirt.
I am in my 20s, but I think its important to look well in you're job anywhere not only in Korea. |
A sweater? Not a cardigan perhaps? In honor of Mr. Rogers? |
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warmachinenkorea
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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| If you're wearing a suit to teach kindergarten then you're not teaching kindergarten. |
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