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LPKSA



Joined: 24 Feb 2014
Location: Saudi Arabia

PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sarcastic, yes, I can see why you would think that... But snide and condescending?
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Steelrails



Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System

PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

LPKSA wrote:

I don't drink Whiskey


Now, I'm not going to pull a music snob thing and say you're less of a person for not drinking whiskey, but at least offer something worthwhile. That means Whiskey or 'gac, Chateau LeFancy '72, or a case of IPA. Not something I could get by falling out of my window and landing in between the CU and the chicken hof.

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Or we can just meditate on the Han and contemplate lost ambitions from our past over a bottle of magkoli.


weak
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LPKSA



Joined: 24 Feb 2014
Location: Saudi Arabia

PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Steelrails wrote:
LPKSA wrote:

I don't drink Whiskey


Now, I'm not going to pull a music snob thing and say you're less of a person for not drinking whiskey, but at least offer something worthwhile. That means Whiskey or 'gac, Chateau LeFancy '72, or a case of IPA. Not something I could get by falling out of my window and landing in between the CU and the chicken hof.

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Or we can just meditate on the Han and contemplate lost ambitions from our past over a bottle of magkoli.


weak


What's weak? Drinking magkoli? Or being on the Han (another aspect of living in Korea, which I miss {living in close proximity to the Han}).

There's always Cocky Mountain Tavern in the Twon.
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Steelrails



Joined: 12 Mar 2009
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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What's weak? Drinking magkoli? Or being on the Han


I think its more the meditating and contemplating lost ambition while drinking and this being with someone you just met.

Actually I think "weak" might be letting off such an idea lightly.

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Cocky Mountain Tavern in the Twon.


I don't know which part of that sentence gave me bigger douche chills.
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cj1976



Joined: 26 Oct 2005

PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Korea isn't that bad, but it isn't that good either. There are certainly worse places in Asia to live, but there are far better places to visit. The people are like the food. Generally lacking variety and depth, but some are spicy, full of character, and eminently likeable.
Korea overall score: 6/10. Keep trying. Sort out the myopia, xenophobia and discard the Confucian millstone that is preventing Korea from truly succeeding, and it would be much better. The potential is there.
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Nester Noodlemon



Joined: 16 Jan 2009

PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cj1976 wrote:
Korea isn't that bad, but it isn't that good either. There are certainly worse places in Asia to live, but there are far better places to visit. The people are like the food. Generally lacking variety and depth, but some are spicy, full of character, and eminently likeable.
Korea overall score: 6/10. Keep trying. Sort out the myopia, xenophobia and discard the Confucian millstone that is preventing Korea from truly succeeding, and it would be much better. The potential is there.


That's very well stated.
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robbie_davies



Joined: 16 Jun 2013

PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Off Topic anti anti Korean rant Reply with quote

LPKSA wrote:
I lived in Korea for a few years and worked for a Korean company in America for a few years. Now there are no Koreans in my life and I have to say man, I miss Korea and Koreans. They are genuinely good people and Korea is genuinely a good place. I know, there are issues, but who doesn't have issues?

What I can't stand are people who take stabs and jabs at Korea just because it makes them feel more secure. All of the Koreans I personally know (I know a lot), as idiosyncratic as they may be, are good people. They work hard, they support their families in an honest fashion, and they are successful. I think the world could learn a lot from Koreans (and East Asian culture in general), and anyone who takes a stab at their reputation, just for the sake of self enlightenment, is jealous, IMHO. Hate on it.


So, because you have an opinion, everyone has to agree with it?

Perfect logic for a teenager, pity you haven't moved on from being 13 years old. Wanker! Rolling Eyes
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LPKSA



Joined: 24 Feb 2014
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Off Topic anti anti Korean rant Reply with quote

robbie_davies wrote:
Wanker! Rolling Eyes


Prat. Laughing
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robbie_davies



Joined: 16 Jun 2013

PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:14 am    Post subject: Re: Off Topic anti anti Korean rant Reply with quote

LPKSA wrote:
robbie_davies wrote:
Wanker! Rolling Eyes


Prat. Laughing


I know you are, it is good you have that self reflection fella. Wink
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Stain



Joined: 08 Jan 2014

PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:22 am    Post subject: Re: Off Topic anti anti Korean rant Reply with quote

robbie_davies wrote:
LPKSA wrote:
robbie_davies wrote:
Wanker! Rolling Eyes


Prat. Laughing


I know you are, it is good you have that self reflection fella. Wink


Nice. Now this is what I call a debate.
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