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Newbie
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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| Tiny_Tibbo wrote: |
What i can't understand is why every morning that my face was a little flushed from my hot shower my coworkers had to gasp as if somethin was horribly wrong.When I had explained to them twenty times already why it was that way.
"ooooohhhhhhh, face red, why??" 
Is it me, but do Koreans laugh at you if something is physically wrong, then ask what happened?  |
I always laugh at people if something is physically wrong with them ...
You know what, that was gonna be a joke. But now that I think about it, I kinda do always chuckle when there's something wrong. Unless of course it is something huge like an amputation or birth defect. But a broken arm, spotty face ... they're always great for a laugh. |
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Sleepy in Seoul
Joined: 15 May 2004
Location: Going in ever decreasing circles until I eventually disappear up my own fundament - in NZ
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:04 am Post subject: |
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| Hosub wrote: |
| That's a big shirt. |
Small writing. |
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kangnam mafioso
Joined: 27 Jan 2003
Location: Teheranno
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 6:09 am Post subject: |
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| Tiny_Tibbo wrote: |
What i can't understand is why every morning that my face was a little flushed from my hot shower my coworkers had to gasp as if somethin was horribly wrong.When I had explained to them twenty times already why it was that way.
"ooooohhhhhhh, face red, why??"
Is it me, but do Koreans laugh at you if something is physically wrong, then ask what happened? |
sure it's not the soju/ drinking sessions after work? |
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Privateer
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Location: Easy Street.
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 6:15 am Post subject: |
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The chain of association goes like this:
red face-->soju face-->soju-->drinking-->haha
Any time drinking is alluded to, it's worth a giggle more often than not. |
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Qinella
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 8:25 am Post subject: |
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| Unreal wrote: |
| I wish people would stop asking me how much money I make. I wouldn't even ask my friends that question so why are complete strangers asking me? Well usually I end up telling them anyway because I'm guessing there are a lot of misconceptions as to how much we make and usually when I tell them they seem disappointed with their discovery. Then I ask the question back to them and get a bit of surprised mumbling before the conversation topic changes quickly. |
I've had quite a few people ask me this, as well. I just say "enough" and that usually works after they realize I'm not going to get specific. Never thought of asking back--definitely gonna try it!
Sleepy in Seoul: Please tell me where you got those shirts made! I really want to get one made that says something like 매운 음식 먹을 수 있니?? or maybe 포크 필요 하세요? With a nice graphic of chopsticks, that would be a cool shirt. Are graphics possible to add on? With the first one, a pic of something that isn't even spicy, like maybe kimbap, would be perfect.
Please give me the lowdown!
Q. |
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Sleepy in Seoul
Joined: 15 May 2004
Location: Going in ever decreasing circles until I eventually disappear up my own fundament - in NZ
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 9:17 am Post subject: |
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| Qinella wrote: |
| Please tell me where you got those shirts made! |
Unfortunately, I had to have them screen-printed in Australia, on my way back home late last year. I couldn't find anywhere to have them done here.
All I had to do was to take a copy of what I wanted to have printed onto the shirts, and tell them what colours (shirt and printing) and style of shirt. After the initial contact, my approval of the style was done by email, so it's possible that they will do the entire deal over the phone and by email, if you have a credit card.
PM me if you want any more details. |
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flakfizer
Joined: 12 Nov 2004
Location: scaling the Cliffs of Insanity with a frayed rope.
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| periwinkle wrote: |
1. Where are you from?
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AAAAGGH!
But I still hate it more from foreigners. |
Oh no. The incredibly offensive, "Where are you from?" question. This is such a basic question. Listen to people on this thread. "I hate it when they assume I'm from Canada when I'm not. I hate it when they call me "Miguk-saram," when I'm not. But I also hate it if they ask me where I'm from." WTH? |
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periwinkle
Joined: 08 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Privateer wrote: |
The chain of association goes like this:
red face-->soju face-->soju-->drinking-->haha
Any time drinking is alluded to, it's worth a giggle more often than not. |
Why do people get red faces (or red all over- sometimes even just a little bit puts read blothches all over my back and other body parts, too)? It doesn't happen all the time, either. Weird... |
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Tiny_Tibbo
Joined: 21 Apr 2005
Location: In My Skin
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Privateer wrote: |
The chain of association goes like this:
red face-->soju face-->soju-->drinking-->haha
Any time drinking is alluded to, it's worth a giggle more often than not. |
Thanks man, I couldn't figure that out for the life of me....as if i'd be drinkin soju at 9 in the mornin'......however i'd love to have a little buzz with the kindies....kinda get us on the same level....lol |
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Privateer
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Location: Easy Street.
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 12:29 am Post subject: |
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| Privateer wrote: |
The chain of association goes like this:
red face-->soju face-->soju-->drinking-->haha
Any time drinking is alluded to, it's worth a giggle more often than not. |
Why do people get red faces (or red all over- sometimes even just a little bit puts read blothches all over my back and other body parts, too)? It doesn't happen all the time, either. Weird... |
Say again? You're babbling. |
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intergalactic
Joined: 19 May 2003
Location: Brisbane
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:38 am Post subject: |
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"OH! baby! Looknike dorl! HIYEE baby! Anyong! Myot sal i ya? hahahahaha Hanguk mal mot hae hahaha, Illywa <grab>"
"eggi bwa eggi bwa eggi bwa inhyong dal matta OH! Omma dal matta OH! Gi woh "<pinch baby's cheek with hands that were probably earlier used to wipe ass and only run under tap for 2 seconds afterwards> "BYEBYE baby!"
<To my husband re our son> "Is he your brother?" So does that make me my husband's mother?
Last week I had some moles surgically removed from my face, so scars are still visible. Aquaintance approaches me, stares at my face, points and says "Oh! What?" I tell her I've had moles removed. She says "Yes, I know, my coworker [a friend of mine] tell me". What the hell is going on with that? |
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caniff
Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map
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| Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Sleepy in Seoul wrote: |
At various points, I have been told that I look like Sylvester Stallone, Bill Clinton, Harrison Ford, Buzz Lightyear and (most often) Mr Incredible. I don't mind being called "Incredible teacher", but I have to remind myself that my students are not actually referring to my teaching ability 
Also, when I first arrived, I became very annoyed at what seemed like every Korean assuming I was American, so I had some shirts printed with:
But now that more Koreans assume that I am Canadian, I had more shirts printed with:
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Are you a dork? |
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Qinella
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib
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| Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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| caniff wrote: |
Are you a dork? |
Can you use chopsticks? |
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Sleepy in Seoul
Joined: 15 May 2004
Location: Going in ever decreasing circles until I eventually disappear up my own fundament - in NZ
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| caniff wrote: |
| Are you a dork? |
Why are you asking, Two Dogs?
This was how it happened:
Taxi driver or other Korean person (for the millionth time), "미국? America? Canada?"
Me, sigh, thinking (for the millionth time), Wouldn't it be wonderful if I didn't have to give the same answer to the same question almost every day for years on end? "아니요. 나는 뉴질랜드 사람 입니다."
Taxi driver or other Korean person, "Ah, 뉴질랜드 number one!"
Me, "Yes, thank you."
Now, taxi driver or other Korean person (for the billionth time), "미국...", sees my shirt, laughs uncontrollably for a couple of minutes, then, "뉴질랜드 number one!"
Me, "Yes, thank you." |
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caniff
Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, the reason I asked is that I figure you're starved for something. Great, you're not this or that, but to wear it on a shirt? Can't you stand on your own two legs as the man you are? Jeez, the day that I felt compelled to wear something like that would be a day that sucks. Regardless of where I came from.
That was my only point. KTF - have a good time! Rock on. You're doing a great job. |
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