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What do you wear to work?
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What do you wear to work?
Suit. Got to fit in with the Koreans.
9%
 9%  [ 5 ]
Tie and shirt. Got to look like I am trying to fit in.
11%
 11%  [ 6 ]
Respectable shirt and trousers. Don't want to stand out.
29%
 29%  [ 15 ]
Shirt and neat jeans. Got to be conservative.
15%
 15%  [ 8 ]
Polo and jeans. Still looking neat.
13%
 13%  [ 7 ]
T and jeans with holes. Still think I am a teen.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Anything I damn want to. Who do they think they are?
19%
 19%  [ 10 ]
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Toby



Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Location: Wedded Bliss

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 4:57 am    Post subject: What do you wear to work? Reply with quote

Well?

Jeans, shirt.
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Crois



Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: You could be next so watch out.

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Black and all black.
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katydid



Joined: 02 Feb 2003
Location: Here kitty kitty kitty...

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wear suits, dresses, skirts, button down shirts, dress pants and sometimes corduroys. No jeans. Can't do jeans and T-shirts anymore. Katy is growing up....
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eamo



Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Big question is can you wear shorts and sandals?

All hagwons want you to look smart but some directors (god bless 'em) allow us to wear shorts and sandals in the summer.

I've compromised with my director.

Shorts are a no-no but sandals are go!!! (but only with socks..Bah!!)
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ryleeys



Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: Columbia, MD

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I started with a shirt and tie and slacks...

Decided that was a bad idea teaching kindergarden...

Switched to polo and slacks...

Saw the Koreans wearing t-shirts and jeans...

Switched to polos and jeans...

Now I'm back to slacks and either a button down casual type shirt or polo.



If my director ever said I could wear shorts and sandals, I would never leave and take a 50% pay cut.
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jurassic5



Joined: 02 Apr 2003
Location: PA

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i am able to wear basically whatever...jeans, jerseys, shorts, flip flops etc....the only rule is no wifebeaters...

somedays i dress nice, the others (esp. during winter camp) i just wear sweat pants and a sweatshirt....


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Pyongshin Sangja



Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have five jobs. I wear different things to each of them. Haven't worn sandals to work for two and a half years. Gets a bit sticky. Incidentally, I haven't worn jeans at all in two and a half years as well. Khakis and a dress shirt seem to be acceptable no matter where I go.
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katydid



Joined: 02 Feb 2003
Location: Here kitty kitty kitty...

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jurassic5 wrote:
i am able to wear basically whatever...jeans, jerseys, shorts, sandals etc....the only rule is no wifebeaters...

somedays i dress nice, the others (esp. during winter camp) i just wear sweat pants and a sweatshirt....


Would you wear a wifebeater normally? Very Happy
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jurassic5



Joined: 02 Apr 2003
Location: PA

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

katydid wrote:
jurassic5 wrote:
i am able to wear basically whatever...jeans, jerseys, shorts, sandals etc....the only rule is no wifebeaters...

somedays i dress nice, the others (esp. during winter camp) i just wear sweat pants and a sweatshirt....


Would you wear a wifebeater normally? Very Happy


haha...only under shirts....

my friend interviewed some teacher who came to the interview in a wifebeater....needless to say, the guy didn't get the job. haha
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Crois



Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: You could be next so watch out.

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That and a can of Stella. Ultimate wife beater.
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wylde



Joined: 14 Apr 2003

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

polo and trousers for me... can't get too formal or they would expect it everyday..

they wanted a suit but i think i am still tidy enough.. nobody has said anything to me anyways
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katydid



Joined: 02 Feb 2003
Location: Here kitty kitty kitty...

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does anyone else find that their Korean coworkers can wear anything they want, and yet you feel you *have to* dress up?
At my middle school, my coworkers can wear jeans and sweatshirts and T-shirts. I suppose I could to, but feel I have something to prove through my wardrobe.
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crazylemongirl



Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: almost there...

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I tend to dress up a lot for school. Dresses, skirts, dress pants, jackets. I have special indoor shoes and I'm not allowed to wear sandals. I have got watch out for anything low cut and I'm not allowed to wear skirts without hose in summer and sleeveless anything is a definte no no.
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wylde



Joined: 14 Apr 2003

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 5:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i come and go in sandals...

nobody is allowed to wear shoes in the rooms at my joint..

most of my fellow teachers wear suits and things quite formal..

some dress like i do and some (pe teachers) dress very casual
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eamo



Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2004 6:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
Haven't worn sandals to work for two and a half years. Gets a bit sticky.


I know it's a fashion faux pas but socks with sandals is so comfortable and not at all sticky. Except for 3 day old socks!! Laughing
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