Look, Life is too large for one to figure out. I was born in Korea, grew up, educated in America and ended up living and working in Europe for over 20 years. I went through something similar to what you are discribing plenty of times in my life. So, you know what it's like to be minority. The world is changing and people are learing the word "globalization" as we speak. Respect, tolerance, and understanding would be the remedy for your pain. Life goes on and you go with it baby...
I lived in Seoul for a year and yepp Feels familiar Appearantly there is a lot of things good girls don't do. I do martial art and have tattoos. And yet I studied at SNU To many koreans that dont add up I see it as slowly chipping away on the ignorance that many Koreans, especially olders carry with them. I love Koreans because most of them are such warm friendly people , but man... So keep chipping away! Good girls may go to heaven, but the rest of us can go wherever we want.!!!!
It's ok, I understand. Yes, my wife is very happy here. She was not the "favorite" daugher,and was not treated well by her parents. (another asian thing) As a reault she does not have a good relationship with them, but she loved her grandmother dearly. She did visit back home (Seoul), and was glad to see her sister, but mom and dad and still a little chilly.
I'm glad you understand I was not being antagonistic. I am a fan of your cute vidoes btw. Luck to you.
FSG: You really took what I said as a personal attack, and it wasn't. I said I wouldn't be accepted, not you. and... If they also believe that tattooed people are gang members... and criminals, then I'm right, and you are adding to my statement, don't you agree? I just wanted to share what my wife taught me. You seem very bellicose, and emotive. I guess being a boxer is the best thing for you. BTW being wrong (as you typed in big angry letters) is the fastest way to find out what is right.
Sorry if we both misunderstood each other but if you only knew how much crap fills up my email with people ranting about Koreans then I think you better understand where I am coming from.
Not to sound rude or anything but is your wife happy she's so far away from Korea? I hope she visits. We may all have our own opinion of Korea but when it comes down to it, they are people too... and much love to them, well, most of them anyways... no love for the boxing judges though!
I don't mean to criticize, but if I were moving from my home country to a foreign country, I would study up. All of the stuff you have been complaining about is common knowledge about Korea. My wife is Korean, and I know better than to go there trying to be accepted-- just won't ever happen. They also believe that only criminals have tattoos (FYI). Any homogenous country is going to be exactly that.. homogenous. I say go back to Canada, and be happy!
You're wrong... I DID study up. My major in university was Korean culture and NO, I wasn't trying to be accepted, I just thought that they wouldn't be so racist, well some anyways.
And again you are WRONG... they also believe that gang members have tattoos, not just criminals... gang members aren't necessarily criminals.
As for going back to Canada and being happy... I am happy HERE IN KOREA, thanks.
you can't change how older Koreans are.. you know they weren't educated well back in the days..and another thing is older Koreans kinda thinks they could say or do things to youngers.. lame excuse.. anyhow.. I know it's hard but try to ignore the ignorants and see the beautiful side of Korea.. I bet ratio of good and bad of Korea is like 90/10.. that's why u are still there and still loving it, i think..
Burn the pants?! Oh gosh no... hehehe. Mind ya, I can't really wear them out of the house. I hear what you're saying and totally agree. And yes, the ratio of good to bad is definitely unbalanced... definitely more good than bad.
i agree 100%. my grand parents are the nicest people i know yet they are super racists(make sense? -_-) it's just that they don't see foreigners often
You handled the situation much better than I would have. I have a serious problem with people that are overly concerned with what others are doing. Keep ya head up.
Interesting commentary. You'll find ignorance anywhere you go. Sadly, Asian women (and men) also suffer from the same kind ignorance in the West. You have a good heart. You rock!
Look, Life is too large for one to figure out. I was born in Korea, grew up, educated in America and ended up living and working in Europe for over 20 years. I went through something similar to what you are discribing plenty of times in my life. So, you know what it's like to be minority. The world is changing and people are learing the word "globalization" as we speak. Respect, tolerance, and understanding would be the remedy for your pain. Life goes on and you go with it baby...
dudadeda1234 2 years ago
I lived in Seoul for a year and yepp Feels familiar Appearantly there is a lot of things good girls don't do. I do martial art and have tattoos. And yet I studied at SNU To many koreans that dont add up I see it as slowly chipping away on the ignorance that many Koreans, especially olders carry with them. I love Koreans because most of them are such warm friendly people , but man... So keep chipping away! Good girls may go to heaven, but the rest of us can go wherever we want.!!!!
chylanna 3 years ago
It's ok, I understand. Yes, my wife is very happy here. She was not the "favorite" daugher,and was not treated well by her parents. (another asian thing) As a reault she does not have a good relationship with them, but she loved her grandmother dearly. She did visit back home (Seoul), and was glad to see her sister, but mom and dad and still a little chilly.
I'm glad you understand I was not being antagonistic. I am a fan of your cute vidoes btw. Luck to you.
fuyukodochi 3 years ago
Oh gosh... it's gotta be the fact that I am up too late but I just caught on to what FSG stood for... hehehe.
FlipsideGirl 3 years ago
FSG: You really took what I said as a personal attack, and it wasn't. I said I wouldn't be accepted, not you. and... If they also believe that tattooed people are gang members... and criminals, then I'm right, and you are adding to my statement, don't you agree? I just wanted to share what my wife taught me. You seem very bellicose, and emotive. I guess being a boxer is the best thing for you. BTW being wrong (as you typed in big angry letters) is the fastest way to find out what is right.
fuyukodochi 3 years ago
What is FSG mean?
Sorry if we both misunderstood each other but if you only knew how much crap fills up my email with people ranting about Koreans then I think you better understand where I am coming from.
Not to sound rude or anything but is your wife happy she's so far away from Korea? I hope she visits. We may all have our own opinion of Korea but when it comes down to it, they are people too... and much love to them, well, most of them anyways... no love for the boxing judges though!
FlipsideGirl 3 years ago
I don't mean to criticize, but if I were moving from my home country to a foreign country, I would study up. All of the stuff you have been complaining about is common knowledge about Korea. My wife is Korean, and I know better than to go there trying to be accepted-- just won't ever happen. They also believe that only criminals have tattoos (FYI). Any homogenous country is going to be exactly that.. homogenous. I say go back to Canada, and be happy!
fuyukodochi 3 years ago
...then DON'T.
You're wrong... I DID study up. My major in university was Korean culture and NO, I wasn't trying to be accepted, I just thought that they wouldn't be so racist, well some anyways.
And again you are WRONG... they also believe that gang members have tattoos, not just criminals... gang members aren't necessarily criminals.
As for going back to Canada and being happy... I am happy HERE IN KOREA, thanks.
FlipsideGirl 3 years ago
burn tha pink pants!!!! JK lolz..
you can't change how older Koreans are.. you know they weren't educated well back in the days..and another thing is older Koreans kinda thinks they could say or do things to youngers.. lame excuse.. anyhow.. I know it's hard but try to ignore the ignorants and see the beautiful side of Korea.. I bet ratio of good and bad of Korea is like 90/10.. that's why u are still there and still loving it, i think..
royappa 3 years ago
Burn the pants?! Oh gosh no... hehehe. Mind ya, I can't really wear them out of the house. I hear what you're saying and totally agree. And yes, the ratio of good to bad is definitely unbalanced... definitely more good than bad.
FlipsideGirl 3 years ago
i agree 100%. my grand parents are the nicest people i know yet they are super racists(make sense? -_-) it's just that they don't see foreigners often
lechampiones 4 years ago
i hope you can put this experience behind you and continue to love korea
entersman 4 years ago
hey why do you like korea?
gesekkiya 4 years ago
You handled the situation much better than I would have. I have a serious problem with people that are overly concerned with what others are doing. Keep ya head up.
nockowt1 4 years ago
Hey Teufelhunden70
Yes, I know... ignorance is international, dang! Thanks for the comment.. and the compliment too!
Yo DarkLordPro,
Did you say ice cream?!.. where, when? I'm in. Hehehe. Glad you like my pink summer pants. I'll for sure keep on wearing them.
FlipsideGirl 4 years ago
ICE CREAM!!:)) I am sorry you had to experience something like this. Bad, bad
korean lady!! Keep wearing your pink summer pants though :) You 're a good person, be safe!
DarkLordPro 4 years ago
Interesting commentary. You'll find ignorance anywhere you go. Sadly, Asian women (and men) also suffer from the same kind ignorance in the West. You have a good heart. You rock!
teufelhunden70 4 years ago