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azzwell · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2004 10:18 pm Post subject: first impression

Too make a good impression when first getting off the airplane from the states, what should one wear? Keeping in mind that it is a very long flight, would dressing well make for a good point or is looking a tad slovenly after such a trip ok?

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

I usually bring a change of clothes with me as carry on luggage for a because if the airline loses your luggage, then your not completly stuffed.

Why not bring have some smart casual stuff to get changed into before landing?

clg

ryleeys · Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MD

I wore cords, a polo shirt, and a jacket... actually, wore a hat too so the hair wasn't an issue.

Harpeau · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC

A nice button down shirt, sweater and kakki trousers would be nice to change into before meeting them at the airport. A nice little bottle of red wine or whiskey for your new director is also a thoughtful gesture.

Harpeau

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

oh yeah,
don't forget a nice gift. Get something from your home country.,

ryleeys · Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MD

I gave my director a coffee mug with "Washington DC" on it... so the next day she got me two Korean ceramic mugs... hahaha

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Wanted to wear a little pair of tight spandex swimming shorts and goggles, but didn't.

Honestly, unless you're butt-ugly, just wear jeans and a sweater or top that isn't radical or doesn't say something weird. They won't judge you on your flight clothes (unless you lied/avoided tell them you're not white -- then you will be treated differently, unfortunately).

Be more concerned about the first day you appear at your job, as well as the first day you teach.

kangnamdragon · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

It's winter. Just wear a sweater, jacket, and khakis. That should be sufficient. Koreans are smart enough to know you won't be looking your best after a 10hour + flight.

Homer · Guest

Thats easy. You have two basic choices.

1- Wear a US flag as a shirt, with matching pants and giant cowboy hat. A belt buckle the size of Texas can't hurt either.

2- Wear a tux and introduce yourself by saying your last name, then your surname followed by your last name again and light a cigarette at the end of that.

These choices are sure to make a big first impression my man Laughing

kangnamdragon · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

Homer · Guest

Thats right Dragon...and don't ya forget it.... Laughing

fastfreddie · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul Area

Homer...that response is the best thing I've seen on this board EVER!

Lookin for love,
freddie