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[Scorpion]

[Konglishman]

As an international teacher not involved in teaching ESL, I would like to point out that not all of us on this forum are ESL teachers. And further, I too would like to hear of someone's experience on that flight.

On a side note, if my brother's summer work schedule had been more flexible, there is a strong chance I would have taken that exact flight with Asiana.

[maximmm]

There may be a litigation forthcoming - hence it may be unwise for those involved in the crash to comment here or elsewhere. According to Korea Times, many passengers will strike it rich off this accident (or semi-rich). The downside is, many of them will have major psychological issues when it comes to flying again.

[transmogrifier]

[Konglishman]

[cabeza]

[Smithington]

[edwardcatflap]

My other half came back from her women's institute type meeting a couple of days ago and said the main topic of conversation was that Boeing were trying to shift the blame onto the Korean pilots somehow through their investigation. This kind of confirmed to me what Expatfromhell was saying about the immediate Korean way of removing Korea from any blame while assuming foreigners have got it in for them. Wouldn't most nationalities just sit back and wait for the result of the enquiry? I remember a BA flight overshooting the runway a short time ago but can't recall any Brits immediately trying to claim mechanical failure. even if it had crashed and people had been killed I can't believe many British people would really care one way or the other if it was pilot or mechanical error. Would I feel national shame if I found out a British pilot screwed up? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't. I'd just be concerned about it not happening again.

[le-paul]

it does seem that blame is often 'relocated' in korean culture by using either guilt (you hate us) or naivety.
The fact is (dont remember where i read it for a direct quote), korean cockpit culture has recently been investigated so it stands to reason, that it will be re-addressed in this situation.
I have a feeling that koreans sometimes like to pick and choose whether or not theyre international players as it suits them ( reg -sex assualt allegations). In an instance like this, it is natural, that all avenues will be investigated as its an international company, hence it must abide by the general rules of aviation. Instead, theyre treating it more like an instance of national pride than an air crash investigation.
The point is, to prevent something like this from occurring again isnt it?

Theres no way boeing are going to accept the blame from this after building that recent franken-plane that wouldnt work!

[Captain Corea]

Let's be honest - a lot of people related to Korea take any criticism as a hit at the national pride/identity.

A train blows up in Canada. There's an investigation. Fingers are pointed. People are dead. Criminal charges pending.

No Canadian I know takes this as a slight against Canada.



However, it's easy for this issue to be taken as a "Korean issue" - whether it is or not. This week I discussed it in my classes (adult). I asked the question " what can cause an airplane to crash?" - got tons of great responses. After setting that stage, we went from there. Had a great class, and hopefully a great exchange of ideas and conversation. I made sure to frame "the Korean issue" as only one possible part of a very broad issue.

I felt it went over fine... but I feel that's in large part to how I set up the discussion.