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[Threequalseven]

I bet if I went outside half naked on a unicycle juggling chainsaws, only a handful of people here would notice. Since day one, the whole it's-cool-to-ignore-everything thing has annoyed me, and in the last month or so I've felt quite hostile toward living here. One more month to go and it's sayonara!

What I don't understand is how so many foreigners put up with it here just fine. To be frank, I have to think some people are either too oblivious or too stupid to notice when they've been wronged. Honestly, I'm surprised I don't see more foreigners getting pissed off over here. I guess once people realize they don't like it here, they leave and rarely post on sites like this anymore. The one thing I'll add is that I don't think it's a "travel" thing as others have put it. It's an East Asian thing. It seems like some folks don't know the difference. I bet you'd get along much better most other places in the world.

[Threequalseven]

In short, the OP is totally normal. I don't know what's up with all the cheesy overly tolerant softies here.

[jaytee8432]

I always found it strange with martial arts how aggressive people say that it helped them release all their steam at the gym and become calm in situations outside. For me it had the opposite effect but I was a very passive person before instead.

With driving here it doesn't bother me that much. I think I was well prepared for it. I had a lot of people telling me about how crazy and dangerous the drivers are here but I had a scooter for 2.5 years in Taiwan and people would do the stupidest things there. I couldn't believe it there sometimes. People are a little bit horn crazy here which I think is a good thing. It keeps people on their toes. In Taiwan didn't use their horn and there were so many scooters there car drivers would disregard them. I was pleasantly surprised here but still careful.

[jaytee8432]

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this country is fucked up, they will not change their ways of rudeness,
because they are apathetic, ignorant, passive aggressive, selfish, drunks,
and racist, against foriegners, they want to be westernized, but, still have old disbelieve thinking.

I have never seen a country who don't have a clue of who they are, they tend to copy other countries traditions and dont know how , to be kind, considerate, and to treat people with respect!!, Koreans don't have people skills, and act like a bunch of uncivilized animals.

Yes I agree, that, the moms let thesespoiled, over weight reatarded kids , do what they want, and are very rude, and inconsiderate to foriegners.

Korea needs to have a rule to teach the mom's ettiquette!!!

BTW what's up with these retards on the subway talking to themselvs, walking back and forth like rejects,
Message to the Korean familiies, "your kids are not perfect!!!

[Steelrails]

The OP is neither normal nor abnormal. Lots of people like small towns and calmer places. They enjoy stretching out, a quieter place to eat or drink, they wait until 2 weeks after a movie opens, etc. Lots of people like the hustle and bustle of the big city, a packed club, and a busy bar.

I think the terms are "introvert" and "extrovert" or something along those lines. I don't think its some magical cultural thing. I think it's one of those things that you kinda sort out in life, especially if you have both introverted and extroverted tendencies. Sooner or later one might win out.

If you aren't used to big cities and a crowded, busy lifestyle, a place like Seoul can certainly result in sensory overload. Don't forget, there are probably some people stuck in dinky small towns in Korea who have almost the exact opposite of your problem- Too many friendly people who request their attention, lack of excitement, boring streets, no nightlife, etc.

The grass is always greener on the other side.

[Smithington]

Koreans are the manners and kindness people.

[chrisinkorea2011]

[chrisinkorea2011]

[fustiancorduroy]

In seven years here, I can only recall a handful of instances where people have done something irritating to me. If somebody cuts you off in line, just push your way back in front of them. If you want to be more polite, say "제가 여기서 먼저 왔어요" or something like that. And if you live in a nicer area with more wealthy, educated people, such as Daechi-dong, Cheongdam-dong, Itaewon-dong (near the Hyatt), you'll encounter this behavior far less often. Having a car helps, too.

But really, having somebody be rude to you ain't nothing to get worked up about. Just do the same to them if you feel you must.

[hiamnotcool]

[Weigookin74]

[Weigookin74]

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[TheUrbanMyth]