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stumptown

My wonj is making me take this class next Tuesday in Bucheon called etiquette for foreigners--something required twice a year. I looked at the hand out and it breaks down to 3 30 min sessions on Korean culture, classroom behavior, and something I didn't understand about immigration.
Has anyone else done this? What's it like?

Hobophobic · Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 3:34 pm Post subject:

Ah yes....well I will guess it will be the same info as the gyeonggido public school seminar?...in any case it could be informative in a way if you are new to Korea, but a snore fest if you have been about for awhile.

Just remember...if you meet anyone who wants to be friends with you:

What's your agey?...How much money you one month making?...Did you marriagey? - Why you not marry?...etc...etc...

Personal questions are tolerated by Koreans....

Finally, sorry about your luck...

cruisemonkey · Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 10:53 pm Post subject:

My favourite is -

You marriagey?"
"Yes, but divorced."
"How many childrens?"
"None."
"Why!"
"Birth control."
... puszzled 'K' look.

JennyJJ · Joined: 01 Mar 2003

I'm guessing they'll be teaching different spitting methods - as well as suggesting that you tie a toothbrush to a string in your bathroom for your guests to use.

stumptown · Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:22 am Post subject:

I was think more along the lines of learning how to properly spit in an ashtray and that Korea has four seasons. At least I get out of teaching kindy for a day. I'm actually looking forward to it now.