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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:54 am Post subject: Spinoff: How To Care For Your Pet Foreign Teacher |
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This is a spinoff of this thread.
People there have posted some very funny things they facetiously think are in the manuals produced by different boards of education on how to accomodate a foreign teacher.
Basically, as someone who has done the public school gig, I want to vent my frustrations through humor. I hope others can contribute. This is not meant to be a hate-fest as I know most of the ridiculous things we put up with are good intentioned.
Here were some of my favorites from the other thread:
| Dome Vans wrote: |
| I get my saw-dust changed every couple of days. Although they keep over feeding me. I think they're trying to kill me...... |
| PhillipJames wrote: |
| Page #1: When the foreign teacher complains that a certain requirement or duty is not in his contract, state the following: "A contract is just a general road map. Not everything can be put in a contract. Anything that is not in the contract can be decided by the vice-principle." |
| Genezorm wrote: |
I wonder if it mentions something like:
Section 2:
a) When talking about the foreigner teacher never use his or her name....simply refer to them as "won a min" or "waegukin", they prefer this
b) In the event the school's schedule has been changed, classes have been canceled (due to tests, field trips etc), do not waste time telling the whitey about, he or she will figure it out for themselves
c) If you are a female teacher, please be cautious of talking to a foreign man, they have been known to drug, kiss, and attack korean women. avoid them at all times. |
| KYC wrote: |
I'll amend this and add
"or wait until the last possible minute to do it. Foreigners like to be surprised like that" |
| Nomad-Ish wrote: |
and adding some more...
"and don't worry about inviting the foreigner, they'd much rather sit all day at their desk than go to everland" |
| Easter Clark wrote: |
I wish they would tell the Korean teachers that its rude to refer to us as "foreigner" when we're in the same room! The guys I hang out with all refer to me by my name when talking about me, but most of the female teachers (well, just about everyone else, really) refer to me as "외국," as in: "Does the foreigner want to go to the staff dinner tonight?" |
| Kermo wrote: |
| Make sure they eat all their rice. |
| Nicholas_Chiasson wrote: |
why are some of you guys such whimps? If you don't like them saying "waygookin" just do what I do.
1)Crawl on the floor over to where you are being discussed
2)Jump up over the wall divider-I'm taller than most so it is very effective
3)Shout-Are you talking about me? Can I go? I love soju! Let's sing!
4)They will NEVER NEVER call you Waygookin loudly again
-I can't guarantee they won't discuss you, but at least they get the idea |
Smee had a great one:
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I'm not in Gyeonggi, but I guess that meeting and the booklet address contract issues, and the responsibility of a co-teacher. They have meetings like that in Jeollanam-do every year. Some attend, some don't. Not much knowledge of what the contract says, though, among Korean teachers. I'm not a guy who points to a contract every second and nickel-and-dimes people, but my whitey wrangler should understand that I'm to be reimbursed for airfare, should know when I'm arriving in country, should know how many classes I'm to teach, stuff like that.
Section 2 of the booklet does talk about socializing with foreigners. It says that foreigners like to talk and to be included, which is why the book recommends asking every day if the foreigner can eat kimchi. It might seem ridiculous to pose this question every day, to teachers who have been in-country for years, but the foreigner will get lonely unless engaged thusly. Those with advanced language skills might also try the more difficult "can you use chopsticks?"
There's also a part about teachers' workshops. It mentions that Korean teachers should regularly express their desire to learn and use English. Because foreigners are monolingual and are not interested in learning other languages, they usually use "man, how about the weather" to serve the same linguistic function as "I want to learn English." It's important, though, for the Korean staff to speak English words in a child-like voice and with the giggles truly befitting the ridiculous monkey-babble of a language they just produced. Sing-songy English is a sign of friendliness, and not one of ridicule.
Remember, Koreans are the kindest people on earth. Other countries have no concept of filial piety or jeong. It is inappropriate to suggest that the Korean terms themselves derive from China, because, as the pamphlet points out on page 58, "더 차이나 이즈 드드드 소 더티 피펄, 이스 노트 굳 팅." If a colleague says "Korea is the best country in the world," it is also highly inappropriate to respond "Korea is so good they decided to make two." |
One section would have to include something like "Tell the students that in Western culture it is appropriate to call a teacher by their first name only, and that they should do the same. This will then prompt the students to speak in banmal to the foreign teacher.
If the teacher objects to banmal from the students, tell them that this is not rude and there is no problem."
(this happened. I knew enough Korean to suspect banmal was rude but was not sure at the time. My co-teacher told me it was okay and I believed him.) |
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Bibbitybop
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| Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:58 am Post subject: |
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| I enjoy the game "red rocket" my dominating vixen handlers play on Friday for doing a good job. |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 3:15 am Post subject: |
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| Bibbitybop wrote: |
| I enjoy the game "red rocket" my dominating vixen handlers play on Friday for doing a good job. |
Wow, you found a good school.  |
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garykasparov
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 3:15 am Post subject: |
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| Provide alcohol and sex toys at orientation. |
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KYC
Joined: 11 May 2006
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:59 am Post subject: |
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| When foreigners complain or inquire about something, politely smile and say "yes, ok, I'll take care of it, I will do that, etc" and simply disregard it. If the foreigner asks about it again, simply state that you were so busy you completely forgot. Rinse & repeat several times and the foreigner will eventually just give up. |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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| It's unnecessary to tell the foreign teacher about school picture day. Even though everyone else will be dressed up for it, the foreigner wouldn't want to anyway. |
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icicle
Joined: 09 Feb 2007
Location: Gyeonggi do Korea
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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If you do not understand what the foreigner is asking for just say "Yes" or "I need to ask the Vice Principal" or "You need to ask X" . Do not under any circumstances say "I don't understand"
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nomad-ish
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Location: On the bottom of the food chain
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Never ever do anything immediately when asked... The longer you wait, the more grateful the foreigner will be when it's finally done! |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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| nomad-ish wrote: |
| Never ever do anything immediately when asked... The longer you wait, the more grateful the foreigner will be when it's finally done! |
Also foreigners love having to remind people to do things; the more s/he has to remind you as the weeks go by, the better! |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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Remember that midway through a lesson is the best time to discuss contractual issues with your pet.
Foreigners love to have people come in and disturb the class just after having got them settled |
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LostinKSpace
Joined: 17 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Remember to ask for opinions from your pet but UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you listen to what they say, pat them on the head as you would a young child but without the affection, remember foreigners are riddled with disease, always wash carefully after speaking with your foreigner. |
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