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OBwannabe
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| 12ax7 wrote: |
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| 3DR wrote: |
| I'm still looking for these Koreans with hoodies, jackets, and winter coats that you guys keep talking about. Not saying you haven't seen any, but I enjoyed a lovely day out at the park today, and just about everyone had on short sleeve shirts and shorts. |
Hush, reality has no place in this thread. You're going to ruin it for those who like to make blanket statements about Koreans.  |
Go take a walk. Look around. |
I have. I even saw some flip-flops, and it's relatively cold for Korea where I live.
PS. You do realize that the weather varies greatly in Korea, right? At this time of year, people still go swimming at the beach on Jeju. |
Fair enough.
How's life on Ulleungdo by the way? |
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Deja
Joined: 18 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:34 am Post subject: |
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I wear a summer jacket only and a scarf (rarely a hat) in Korea during winters. And I go in a tracking suit or general wool trousers in Dubai during August (50*C outside) and enter 20-25*C building without feeling any problems.
But in the Korean summers... I feel like I just want to hibernate 'till it passes 
Koreans, I think, do not adjust to HEAT easily, but summers in Korea aren't hot. They are just humid.
I don't find it strange that Koreans are wearing scarfs at 20-25*C. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| I'm willing to bet that in SE Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and S. America, you would see similar reactions to hot weather and the approach of autumn, especially amongst those who have grown up without A/C. |
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caniff
Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:12 am Post subject: |
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No problem constantly complaining about the temperature, whether it be hot or cold.
Even complaining to no one in particular, just out loud like in an elevator with strangers aboard. |
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Mr. BlackCat
Joined: 30 Nov 2005
Location: Insert witty remark HERE
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Steelrails wrote: |
| I'm willing to bet that in SE Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and S. America, you would see similar reactions to hot weather and the approach of autumn, especially amongst those who have grown up without A/C. |
Yeah, but the thing is it rarely gets really cold in the places you mentioned. That's what I don't get about Korea and many Koreans. They'll shiver and CHU-WHA! over 18c temps, but they know what -10c is like. Someone in one of those tropical/desert places you mentioned doesn't understand real cold. But Koreans do, so I just don't understand why so many of them overreact to cool-warm temps. It's not the end of the world, I just don't understand it. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, they are strange sometimes. I rode my bike through a park this weekend and saw folks either wearing light coats or thick long sleeved shirts with pants hiking. I never get use to it and I never get use to the heat since I've been here. Then again, I've used air con pretty much from day one all summer long. I guess those waygooks who go without it really suffer for a couple of years and then partially adapt? I don't really know. I crank it when I'm hot and that's all there is to that.
On the bright side, the temps should get nicer over the next week or so with less humidity. But, given how hot it's been this year, who knows? |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Mr. BlackCat wrote: |
| Steelrails wrote: |
| I'm willing to bet that in SE Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and S. America, you would see similar reactions to hot weather and the approach of autumn, especially amongst those who have grown up without A/C. |
Yeah, but the thing is it rarely gets really cold in the places you mentioned. That's what I don't get about Korea and many Koreans. They'll shiver and CHU-WHA! over 18c temps, but they know what -10c is like. Someone in one of those tropical/desert places you mentioned doesn't understand real cold. But Koreans do, so I just don't understand why so many of them overreact to cool-warm temps. It's not the end of the world, I just don't understand it. |
They crank their heat to 28 or 30 degrees in their house. Though I don't get their public buildings and many "health clubs" that don't use any heat. I don't mind as I like cold. But, given Korean love for heat, it makes you wonder why they never turn it on in those buildings. I like them, but they are an odd people sometimes. |
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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Then again, I've used air con pretty much from day one all summer long. I guess those waygooks who go without it really suffer for a couple of years and then partially adapt? |
That's very true, to a point. I always used a/c in my apartment, but hated paying the 80k won bill. I was inspired by a friend how didn't have a/c in his apartment, just a couple fans. His bills were much lower than mine so I gave it a shot. Eventually I could tolerate the temp much better, but I always have it on when I come out of the shower. Nothing worse than washing only to immediately be covered in sweat.
My adaptation was nowhere near that of a Korean though. More and more girls with hoodies draped over their heads! Current temp 27 degrees. |
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mayorhaggar
Joined: 01 Jan 2013
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Saw a guy in a parka yesterday, it was like 85 outside (30C). Lots of people wearing windbreakers. Lots of kids in school wearing jackets though usually with shorts. I always make sure to make fun of the kids sweating and fanning themselves and saying "aigoooo" while wearing a windbreaker.
The first couple weeks of September were rather chilly but in the last week it's warmed up again a lot, but if anything you see more people wearing jackets than less. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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| mayorhaggar wrote: |
Saw a guy in a parka yesterday, it was like 85 outside (30C). Lots of people wearing windbreakers. Lots of kids in school wearing jackets though usually with shorts. I always make sure to make fun of the kids sweating and fanning themselves and saying "aigoooo" while wearing a windbreaker.
The first couple weeks of September were rather chilly but in the last week it's warmed up again a lot, but if anything you see more people wearing jackets than less. |
It hasn't been chilly this month. It's been quite hot. It feels like the longest summer since I've been here. Since May, it has just been sweltering (and I left for a month to visit Canada in the middle of it).
Since we're on weird behaviour. How about going to a gym (health club) and either having an air con as a decoration and not turning it on or having it on but all the windows wide open so that there's no effect from the air con. I recall going around closing the windows so that the air could cool off but these bonesheads went around re-opening them afterwards. This is with 40 some degree humidex. (I mean people die in that kind of heat and over exertion can in those temperatures can cause all kinds of problems.) Anyhow, check your common sense at Incheon Airport. You can pick it back up when you're on your way out. |
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3DR
Joined: 24 May 2009
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I still can't believe how different my experiences compare to you guys.
It was very warm today...felt like summer still. Students had fans on. No students had on jackets/parkas and most were still wearing their summer uniforms.
My coteacher turned the fans off to punish them and they were freaking out.
Are you guys seeing a few students with "weird" behavior and then applying it to everyone?
Anyways, I wish summer would finally lose its grip. It's time to GTFO. |
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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:36 am Post subject: |
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I still can't believe how different my experiences compare to you guys.
It was very warm today...felt like summer still. Students had fans on. No students had on jackets/parkas and most were still wearing their summer uniforms.
My coteacher turned the fans off to punish them and they were freaking out.
Are you guys seeing a few students with "weird" behavior and then applying it to everyone?
Anyways, I wish summer would finally lose its grip. It's time to GTFO. |
I was talking about teenagers and adults on the streets midday, not students. But, for the most part, my kids are dressed for the heat. A few sweaters, but wearing shorts as well. |
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Harpeau
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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I love the summer sunshine and typically enjoy it here. The humidity can be a bear at times, but see sweating as detoxifying, so that can be good for our bodies. do not that I hate winter with a passion! (Except the odd ski trip, etc.)
One thing that I have noticed is that many girls will complain about any kind of breeze or wind in the air. They suddenly feel cold. I love a nice wind! Kind of makes you wonder. |
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Weigookin74
Joined: 26 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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I love the summer sunshine and typically enjoy it here. The humidity can be a bear at times, but see sweating as detoxifying, so that can be good for our bodies. do not that I hate winter with a passion! (Except the odd ski trip, etc.)
One thing that I have noticed is that many girls will complain about any kind of breeze or wind in the air. They suddenly feel cold. I love a nice wind! Kind of makes you wonder. |
Blow on their ear and see how they like that... |
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mayorhaggar
Joined: 01 Jan 2013
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| Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Weigookin74 wrote: |
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Saw a guy in a parka yesterday, it was like 85 outside (30C). Lots of people wearing windbreakers. Lots of kids in school wearing jackets though usually with shorts. I always make sure to make fun of the kids sweating and fanning themselves and saying "aigoooo" while wearing a windbreaker.
The first couple weeks of September were rather chilly but in the last week it's warmed up again a lot, but if anything you see more people wearing jackets than less. |
It hasn't been chilly this month. It's been quite hot. |
I live in a country town that is known for having chilly nights and hot days this time of year. It really was chilly in the morning the first two weeks of September, but now it's like late June again. So there. |
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