EPTThe Modern Korean: Looks - Page 15
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Roggay
Switzerland6320 Posts
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Scarecrow
Korea (South)9172 Posts
On March 19 2012 20:35 nepeta wrote: Any comments on the treatment on hair other than on the top of one's head? Anything unnatural and you're basically a slut. | ||
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mrGRAPE
Singapore293 Posts
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konadora
Singapore66359 Posts
On March 19 2012 20:55 mrGRAPE wrote: Great blog! I kind of feel that this applies somewhat to other Asian countries as well like Singapore and Malaysia, though not to the same extent that it is in Korea. singapore is somewhat similar, but the social "loser" outcasting that happens if you don't fit in is MUCH much worse in korea (the worst out of all the countries that i personally know of), and it is really costly to just fit in. singapore if you try to fit in then you're cool, if you don't then it's still not too bad, but in korea it's much worse | ||
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OpticalShot
Canada6330 Posts
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crumunch
United States54 Posts
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Vorgrim
Korea (North)1601 Posts
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konadora
Singapore66359 Posts
On March 19 2012 21:25 Vorgrim wrote: Beautiful language, toxic society by the sounds of it. I had heard that Korean women are all gold digging tramps without exception, but I wasn't sure just how accurate that analysis was. that's a bit of overexaggeration lol | ||
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AnachronisticAnarchy
United States2957 Posts
On March 19 2012 06:29 rotinegg wrote: Purposely acting like a 'foreigner' is a surefire way to get your ass beat due to the predominant anti-American sentiments Dear god. I really wouldn't make it there. What are the anti-American sentiments from, anyways? Do Koreans feel like we step on their toes too much or is it about some past incidents with American soldiers? | ||
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Alpino
Brazil4390 Posts
 , makes me think how I live in a society based on the "who gives a fuck" way of doing in things. | ||
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chongu
Malaysia2597 Posts
I'd also suggest the discussions from here on be kept civil and non-judgemental : ) | ||
rotinegg
United States1719 Posts
On March 19 2012 21:34 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote: Dear god. I really wouldn't make it there. What are the anti-American sentiments from, anyways? Do Koreans feel like we step on their toes too much or is it about some past incidents with American soldiers? http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=321767¤tpage=4#68 | ||
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cArn-
Korea (South)824 Posts
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SDGCFO
Korea (South)14 Posts
On March 19 2012 19:06 JudicatorHammurabi wrote: Even to this day, the US is at the forefront of innovation and research. That's not the past. That's the present. And while our public elementary and high school education may not be the best, our university education is the best in the world, to a point that it just is not debatable. If anyone else needs more examples on this - check out: "Dr. Michio Kaku speaks about how America's poor educational system has created a shortage of Americans who can perform high skilled technology jobs. As a result, America's H-1B Genius visa is used to attract immigrants who are skilled enough to perform these jobs." On March 19 2012 18:41 haduken wrote: Seriously though, I would hate to live in Korea, such ridiculous expectations and stress. Great transportation system though. You don't really need a car to get around and don't have to worry about parking. Also late night food - mostly chicken and beer but I'd definitely down Korean food more than American fast food if available. I'm sure OP or whoever will expand on more stuff like this. On March 19 2012 18:29 Synapze wrote: Could you post more information on Korean skin care? I think I would really benefit from better skin care... I'm 6'0 and have good proportions but I use no skin products at all and I can tell it brings down my appearance. What do most korean men use and where can I find it? :D Check out: http://seoulistmag.com/articles/read/backyard_bargains_six_korean_facial_cleansers_that_rock On March 19 2012 18:14 Meteora.GB wrote: Its unfortunate to hear that this shallow culture is so prevalent in Korea, though I'm sure not everyone in Korea likes how it is at the moment. I mean, not EVERYONE thinks alike. Otherwise I'm getting the impression that say all Americans are idiots, which is not the case (though it seemingly seems like there's a significant chunk of uneducated Americans). Yeah, specifically in education which is outside of this topic - there have been recent changes in how students have been feeling about upper education. In a country where education is king, some students have even dropped out of universities because they don't agree that it's necessarily the only path to success anymore. As for younger education, at least for the families that can afford it, some students are being sent to international schools just because parents don't want their children going through the Korean education system. There's less pressure and you definitely avoid stupid shit like students making such a fuss over North Face jackets. There is a hivemind mentality though and some people don't speak out just to avoid being ostracized. | ||
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Scarecrow
Korea (South)9172 Posts
On March 19 2012 21:34 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote: Dear god. I really wouldn't make it there. What are the anti-American sentiments from, anyways? Do Koreans feel like we step on their toes too much or is it about some past incidents with American soldiers? There have been alleged rapes of young girls by US marines as recently as October. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2011/10/us-military-south-korea-status-of-forces-agreement-sofa-rapes-intenational-diplomacy.html On March 19 2012 21:25 Vorgrim wrote: Beautiful language, toxic society by the sounds of it. I had heard that Korean women are all gold digging tramps without exception, but I wasn't sure just how accurate that analysis was. Trying to look good does not make someone a gold digging tramp -.- So much of it is simply about improving self-esteem and keeping up appearances. On March 19 2012 21:11 crumunch wrote: As bad as I feel about admitting this, reading this only confirmed some of the suspicions I had about the way many of the foreign Korean students at my school act. Granted there are some very nice ones as well Since when does doing hair/makeup or even a nose job preclude you from being a nice person? The korea bashing is getting old. | ||
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Skilledblob
Germany3392 Posts
On March 19 2012 22:13 Scarecrow wrote: Since when does doing hair/makeup or even a nose job preclude you from being a nice person? The korea bashing is getting old. he said how they act, not how they look. | ||
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elwoodng
Singapore438 Posts
The culture here (I won't blame the girls) prefer 花美男 pretty boys that are slightly more androgynous, metrosexual is all the rage, so being overly buffed and muscular is not very popular. | ||
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SDGCFO
Korea (South)14 Posts
On March 19 2012 11:25 Eufouria wrote: What do guys in Korea look for aside from a pretty face. In the west it would be girls with nice boobs and asses is it the same in Korea because I imagine its not the same as being thin is valued so much. Legs and personality. On March 19 2012 15:29 ChriS-X wrote: it would not bode well to be a poor ass student in korea.... Yeah - poor students are called beggars. | ||
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CosmicHippo
United States547 Posts
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zeehar
Korea (South)3804 Posts
On March 19 2012 21:25 Vorgrim wrote: Beautiful language, toxic society by the sounds of it. I had heard that Korean women are all gold digging tramps without exception, but I wasn't sure just how accurate that analysis was. because my fiancee is marrying me because of my tremendous wealth... you'd be surprised how far being nice gets you even in korea | ||
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