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lawyertood
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Seoul, Incheon and the World--working undercover for the MOJ
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 Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:38 am Post subject: A newbie....; A long-termer.... |
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A newbie checks out the exchange rate daily and is concerned when the rate changes by more than 10 won to the xxx; a long-termer (Seoulite) is more concerned with the 300% increase in subway fares and the general increase in the cost of public transportation since he/she got here 10 years ago.
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HapKi
Joined: 10 Dec 2004
Location: TALL BUILDING-SEOUL
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:58 am Post subject: |
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A newbie can't pee with the public restroom door open.
A long-termer doesn't break his flow when the ajjemma mops around his feet. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:04 am Post subject: |
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Newbie: Why the f*** can't they see I'm walking on the sidewalk and get out of my way? Who do they think they are?
Oldbie: Two steps to the right and on with life. |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:06 am Post subject: |
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
Newbie: Why the f*** can't they see I'm walking on the sidewalk and get out of my way? Who do they think they are?
Oldbie: Two steps to the right and on with life. |
I believe Ya-ta's answer is also the key to a much longer and happier life anywhere  |
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Jacobbm
Joined: 24 Nov 2003
Location: Location, Location...
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:07 am Post subject: |
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Guy passed out or puking on the side of the road:
Newbie: "Maybe we should help him get home."
Vet: Nothing...
Ajumma shoving in line on the subway:
Newbie: "What the *beep*'s wrong with this country? They're so rude."
Vet: Shove her back out of the way...
Guy hocking up spit:
Newbie: "Oh my God, these people are savages."
Vet: Geez, my throats a little rough too. (proceeds to audibly clear throat and spit anywhere [at least me]) |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:12 am Post subject: |
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| Jacobbm wrote: |
Guy passed out or puking on the side of the road:
Newbie: "Maybe we should help him get home."
Vet: Nothing...
Ajumma shoving in line on the subway:
Newbie: "What the *beep*'s wrong with this country? They're so rude."
Vet: Shove her back out of the way...
Guy hocking up spit:
Newbie: "Oh my God, these people are savages."
Vet: Geez, my throats a little rough too. (proceeds to audibly clear throat and spit anywhere [at least me]) |
No, only the lazy vets are like that. It is easier to get into the habit, but I have managed to keep the good things I was raised with while hopefully incorporating any good things I have come across here. |
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Jacobbm
Joined: 24 Nov 2003
Location: Location, Location...
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:21 am Post subject: |
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| laogaiguk wrote: |
No, only the lazy vets are like that. It is easier to get into the habit, but I have managed to keep the good things I was raised with while hopefully incorporating any good things I have come across here. |
Hahaha. Maybe, I'm lazy but, mostly I just feel like I've assimilated myself. Though I agree there are certain things I still do just because I think they are right. For instance, I still hold doors for people, male and female. Also, I usually let older people go first.
However, I think we have to keep in mind what we think are the "good things" are often culturally biased. |
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jajdude
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:22 am Post subject: |
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New: Holy crap, this is crowded.
Old: Hmm, not that busy today. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Newbie: What's that? I've read a three page article about Korean culture. What do you need explained?
Oldbie: Dunno. I've been here ages and 90% of what they do I don't get. I just nod and get on with it. |
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Mr. Pink
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Location: China
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Newb: OMG I can't believe they told us to do XXX at the last minute...don't they plan things here?
Vet: Life as usual |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Plain: Sees everything.
Seasoned: Sees what they want. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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newbie: they are so uncivilised, they slurp when they eat their ramen noodles.
longtermer: slurp, slurp, this is delicious. (the louder the better). |
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
Location: Superhero Hideout
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| Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:11 am Post subject: |
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newbie: I'll never drive in this country
vet: it's not as bad as you think it is. |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:22 am Post subject: |
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Newbie: What the hell is that!!??? Sounds like a really urgent public announcement for nuclear war or something!!!
Vet: ...mmmm...do I need a few potatoes...?
Newbie: Alright!! We get 3 days off this week!! Lets take a trip to Sorak-san or a cool temple somewhere!
Vet: I wonder what the deals are like to the Philippines this week.... |
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chronicpride
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:41 am Post subject: |
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Newbie: Holy shit! Look at all the barber shops! These people must sure care a lot about their hair!
Vets:  |
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