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[Moldy Rutabaga]

Don't take this too seriously. I had a bad day and am just blowing off steam. Feel free to add your own!

Top Ten Things Never Said in Korea

10. "I have a home line. Why do I really need a hand phone?"
9. "I'm dreadfully sorry for stepping on your foot. Please, go first."
8. "At the top of the hour, traffic is moving smoothly everywhere throughout the city."
7. "Don't point at the foreigner, dear, it's rude."
6. "My parents are entirely supportive of my dancing career. They told me to chase my dreams!"
5. "I'm so sick of noodles and rice! Let's try something we've never had before!"
4. "We can't blame all our problems on America and Japan."
3. "I'll take this call outside so I don't disturb anyone."
2. "I don't care who's most senior here. We'll make our decision based on the best idea."
1. "I'm sorry, the bus is full. There's no room for more people."

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[schwa]

"No thanks. I've had enough to drink."

"Mind if I smoke?"

"Lets find a quiet, uncrowded beach."

"Sorry, boss, but I think youre mistaken."

"I won 3rd prize. I'm really proud of myself."

"I'm looking for an older home. Someplace with character."

"I'm thinking of getting a cat."

"It might be inconsiderate to park here."

"Bugs are fascinating."

"I'm taking precautions in case theres a war."


Hey, fun thread idea .. I could go all night but I'll stop at 10 too.

[kiwiboy_nz_99]

I'm in no hurry to get married, I'm waiting for the right person

I think it's important to experience a variety relationships, so I know what I'm doing when I get married

Yeah, I guess we COULD improve that aspect of Korea

We welcome foreigners into our society fully with open arms

That's a great idea even though it's not from here

I'm sorry, I was wrong

I hear what you'rer saying and maybe you do have a point

Looks, money, and status are not my priorities in finding a partner

I'm totally comfortable with people showing affection to each other

[kiwiboy_nz_99]

[Mr. Literal]

Fan death? Why, that's just crazy!

[marsha marsha marsha]

Kimchee is very, very unhealthy. I would avoid it if I were you.

I bet you tried kimchee, rice and kalbi in your home country before.

Sure the hogwan will pay extra if you work split shifts! It is only fair!

The copier is broken again? Oh, let me call the technician straight away to fix it for you! Teachers can't live without a copier!

No thanks, I don't need any hot sauce, this western food is just perfect the way it is.

Yes, I would like one supreme pizza but hold the corn.

[andrew]

"Oh, you're NOT fat! So you're a bit overweight - heck, none of us are perfect! Be yourself!"

"I love Americans."

[Trinny]

[posco's trumpet]

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���������same as anybody else.

8.������Input from union representatives and ordinary employees plays an important part in my decision-
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7.������You just have a nasty cold, so I won't give you any medication. Just drink lots of fluids and get some
���������rest.

6.������Little Jin-Seng is sick, so he'll be staying home today.

5.������Here's his organ donor card.

4.������Our daughter's girlfriend is a wonderful addition to our family.

3.������Let's adopt.

2.������I talked to a counselor, and....

1.������Let bygones be bygones.

[Marathe]

oh is this too loud? let me turn that down.

I'm sick of ballads. Lets hear something else.

[crazylemongirl]

Hey spitting huge globs of phlem on the pavement is kind of gross, we probably shouldn't do that.

All people are created equal, birth order, age, martial status and gender doesn't matter.

Hey I don't think rubbing a waygooks sunburnt arm is such a good idea (happened yesterday on the subway!)

Yes, we stock womens shoes in size 270.

Hey there's some demand for subways after 12 let's extend the service.

Individuality is important.

It's quality that matters, not quanity.

Don't treat your waygook teacher like a doll, dear.

I think lying is wrong, you should tell the truth when possible.

Japan is a great country.

cLG

[rapier]

"Thanks for trying your hardest for us at this ridiculous hogwon. It can't have been easy for you,being a lone foreigner surrounded by people who can't understand what you say, and who hate you for being a western imperialist".

[Stunted Wookie]

1) Maybe we should kill & cook this before we eat it; just to be safe

2) Excuse me

3) Sorry is it too early to sell from my truck? I'll come back after 9 am.

4) I don't respect you because of your University, I respect you because of your ability

5) I drink too much in public; I'll take a break

6) Let's address that young guy as an equal.

[HardyandTiny]

Let's take the black cab, it's a little more expensive, but not that much actually. Come on, think about it! Come on! What's three-thousand won?

[kiwiboy_nz_99]

Yeah, no problem, you can have an account for your cell phone with us, we're not at suspicious that you might flip the country and leave us a bill. So, we wanna make it EASY for you to own a phone ...