Comments on: Why are Koreans Rude? http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/ Serving on the Forgotten Frontier Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:25:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: PENSIVE http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-254511 PENSIVE Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:22:13 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-254511 I'm from NYC. I know generalizing is wrong, but I have come across some rude people in Korea...also in the U.S. I won't say Koreans and Americans are rude because of it. Koreans are very emotional thinkers, so are some Americans. Some Koreans are not emotional thinkers. The same goes for Americans. However, I do think that the homogeneity of Korea does make it rather easy for us to 'paint the picture with one brush'(hate). I think the homogeneity also makes it just as easy for the Koreans to do the same with foreigners. For example: they classify all foreigners as "wae-guk". There is no differentiation between a German or an Italian. We generalize in the U.S. too - we call whites, whites and blacks, blacks but there is a very BIG difference in behavior still. For example, you have Black West-indian Americans, West African-Americans, and the Blacks who are native to America. You have Jews, Italians, etc (I grew up in Brooklyn -sorry for the short list). All think differently in some areas, but are still generalized as 'black/white people'. "I hate black/white people!..." "which ones?" aught to be the question. I think before we try to criticize Korea for any faults we need to look at ourselves. Do any of us on this board actually LIVE UP to his/her own expectations in social behavior? I am sure we can all account for a time where we have been complete jerk-offs or dishonest with other people. Lets not criticize Koreans for who they are. Bottom line its not Korea, American, German behavior. Its HUMAN BEHAVIOR :idea:. Were jacked-up and we don't like ourselves very much. :sad: But, despite the problems, we must to learn to live with each other or we will destroy ourselves; this would be the natural outworking. And what that means for us is to find a reason to love other human beings...even if you witness them not loving themselves-by the way they treat you. Blessings I’m from NYC. I know generalizing is wrong, but I have come across some rude people in Korea…also in the U.S. I won’t say Koreans and Americans are rude because of it. Koreans are very emotional thinkers, so are some Americans. Some Koreans are not emotional thinkers. The same goes for Americans. However, I do think that the homogeneity of Korea does make it rather easy for us to ‘paint the picture with one brush’(hate). I think the homogeneity also makes it just as easy for the Koreans to do the same with foreigners. For example: they classify all foreigners as “wae-guk”. There is no differentiation between a German or an Italian. We generalize in the U.S. too - we call whites, whites and blacks, blacks but there is a very BIG difference in behavior still. For example, you have Black West-indian Americans, West African-Americans, and the Blacks who are native to America. You have Jews, Italians, etc (I grew up in Brooklyn -sorry for the short list). All think differently in some areas, but are still generalized as ‘black/white people’. “I hate black/white people!…” “which ones?” aught to be the question.
I think before we try to criticize Korea for any faults we need to look at ourselves. Do any of us on this board actually LIVE UP to his/her own expectations in social behavior? I am sure we can all account for a time where we have been complete jerk-offs or dishonest with other people. Lets not criticize Koreans for who they are. Bottom line its not Korea, American, German behavior. Its HUMAN BEHAVIOR :idea:. Were jacked-up and we don’t like ourselves very much. :sad: But, despite the problems, we must to learn to live with each other or we will destroy ourselves; this would be the natural outworking. And what that means for us is to find a reason to love other human beings…even if you witness them not loving themselves-by the way they treat you.

Blessings

]]> By: Matt http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243187 Matt Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:26:45 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243187 One does not have to live in Korea to know Koreans and their culture.Please read the previous posts. Many cities in China have extremely large Korean communities. As previously posted, I think it is the individual rather than the culture that determines the relationships you will develop in Korean(any) communities. I am happy for your sexual conquests but if you seek out women that give it up to any loser then it is my view that it is the group you are mixing with rather than all Koreans that is the problem. Choose your friends more carefully. One does not have to live in Korea to know Koreans and their culture.Please read the previous posts. Many cities in China have extremely large Korean communities.

As previously posted, I think it is the individual rather than the culture that determines the relationships you will develop in Korean(any) communities. I am happy for your sexual conquests but if you seek out women that give it up to any loser then it is my view that it is the group you are mixing with rather than all Koreans that is the problem. Choose your friends more carefully.

]]> By: Zedder Bing http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243148 Zedder Bing Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:38:28 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243148 I should add that the one thing I liked about Korea was the women. Because of their inferiority with respect to whites (especially Americans), Korean women will give it up to any man who is white, regardless of what sort of loser bum he may be. I never had so much p***y in my life! I should add that the one thing I liked about Korea was the women. Because of their inferiority with respect to whites (especially Americans), Korean women will give it up to any man who is white, regardless of what sort of loser bum he may be. I never had so much p***y in my life!

]]> By: Zedder Bing http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243147 Zedder Bing Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:35:32 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243147 Matt, in that case you should leave it to people who have lived in Korea. Sure, one should not generalize, but when 9 out of every 10 is a bad egg, what else is one to say? Just dwell on the positive one? Koreans, in general (i.e. most of them) are untustworthy, lying, greedy (for money), racists. I think the real problem is that Japan withdrew before completing its project of civilization and should be invited back for another 100 years. In the meantime, the world is in for a rough ride as more and more Koreans move overseas. Matt, in that case you should leave it to people who have lived in Korea. Sure, one should not generalize, but when 9 out of every 10 is a bad egg, what else is one to say? Just dwell on the positive one?

Koreans, in general (i.e. most of them) are untustworthy, lying, greedy (for money), racists. I think the real problem is that Japan withdrew before completing its project of civilization and should be invited back for another 100 years. In the meantime, the world is in for a rough ride as more and more Koreans move overseas.

]]> By: Matt http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243100 Matt Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:45:03 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243100 I find in most cases it is more the individual person than the actual culture that is to blame. I personally have never been to Korea but I find it hard to understand people that have lived in a country for such a long time being unable to adapt and hold such bitter thoughts. My experience is in China where I lived for many years and also encountered people with similar issues. It is strange how some people can thrive in a new environment and others just dwell on all the negative aspects. Maybe I am generalising but if you have truly adapted to your environment, I doubt you would be spending your time on a thread titled 'Why are Koreans rude?' ... I find in most cases it is more the individual person than the actual culture that is to blame. I personally have never been to Korea but I find it hard to understand people that have lived in a country for such a long time being unable to adapt and hold such bitter thoughts. My experience is in China where I lived for many years and also encountered people with similar issues. It is strange how some people can thrive in a new environment and others just dwell on all the negative aspects. Maybe I am generalising but if you have truly adapted to your environment, I doubt you would be spending your time on a thread titled ‘Why are Koreans rude?’ …

]]> By: King Baeksu http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243062 King Baeksu Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:32:14 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243062 "When will we learn not to overgeneralize an entire culture into one category?" Are you saying that this is what "we" all do? "This is an observation based on first impressions and culture shock." I've been in Korea for 12 years. Guess I'm still trying to overcome my "first impressions"! “When will we learn not to overgeneralize an entire culture into one category?”

Are you saying that this is what “we” all do?

“This is an observation based on first impressions and culture shock.”

I’ve been in Korea for 12 years. Guess I’m still trying to overcome my “first impressions”!

]]> By: KingofMekju http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243050 KingofMekju Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:50:32 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-243050 Japanese are not superficial, and Filipinos are not backstabbers. So we agree in part. But to be fair, I have met superficial and backstabbing Koreans. Japanese are not superficial, and Filipinos are not backstabbers. So we agree in part. But to be fair, I have met superficial and backstabbing Koreans.

]]> By: Arabesque http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-242979 Arabesque Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:59:01 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-242979 Not all Koreans are rude. Not all Japanese are superficial. Not all Filipinos are backstabbers. When will we learn not to overgeneralize an entire culture into one category? Do we *know* all the people in one country? Of course not. This is an observation based on first impressions and culture shock. I was born in South Korea then moved to Canada as an immigrant. My first impression was that all Canadians were horrible due to the racism I endured when I first started going to school. As the years went by, I've met many people, some wonderful, some horrible. No, not all Canadians are horrible, I've learned, but neither are they all polite and hospitable like the image that exists of Canadians to others. Not all Koreans are rude.
Not all Japanese are superficial.
Not all Filipinos are backstabbers.
When will we learn not to overgeneralize an entire culture into one category?
Do we *know* all the people in one country? Of course not. This is an observation based on first impressions and culture shock.
I was born in South Korea then moved to Canada as an immigrant. My first impression was that all Canadians were horrible due to the racism I endured when I first started going to school. As the years went by, I’ve met many people, some wonderful, some horrible. No, not all Canadians are horrible, I’ve learned, but neither are they all polite and hospitable like the image that exists of Canadians to others.

]]> By: Sebastian Calatayud http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-242959 Sebastian Calatayud Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:52:59 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-242959 I have lived in the States and have had the experience of seeing how Koreans behave within their social gropus and outside them. At first i met some nice blokes, who were friendly and his behaviour in general was so respectful towards every race. But during that period spending time with them and getting more into their culture, i realised that they could be so rude, especially those who have a wealthy way of life, they see some people with certain sense of superiority. At the same time, they really idolize Yanks. They do everything a Yank does, they wanna look like them, and at some cases act like them. I had a girlfriend from south korea, and it was a nice experience, very constructive, but sometimes she drove me crazy pretending to act like a yank. I have a venezuelan friend, who i and my girlfriend met once in new york city, and my other half's friend came over to meet us and criticised my friend for coming from a poor country. For Koreans, every non-Asian person is american, every non-asian language is american english, and they compare everything with americans, for example, they usually have certain way of meassuring their ages, so to talk about the regular way counting how old we are in the western world, they say "american age". We all know the states might be the most powerful country in the world, but it's not about having that sense of inferiority towards Yanks. In the other hand, Korean-Americans are really rude, and somehow it's cos they try to imitate americans, but they cannot look like them, so it frustrates them at the point of making them very pedantic. Korean themselves are so nice, but when they come to the States they lose their warmth. Even though i dont have anything against them and i still think they are so nice and have a world class mould football team. I have lived in the States and have had the experience of seeing how Koreans behave within their social gropus and outside them. At first i met some nice blokes, who were friendly and his behaviour in general was so respectful towards every race. But during that period spending time with them and getting more into their culture, i realised that they could be so rude, especially those who have a wealthy way of life, they see some people with certain sense of superiority. At the same time, they really idolize Yanks. They do everything a Yank does, they wanna look like them, and at some cases act like them. I had a girlfriend from south korea, and it was a nice experience, very constructive, but sometimes she drove me crazy pretending to act like a yank. I have a venezuelan friend, who i and my girlfriend met once in new york city, and my other half’s friend came over to meet us and criticised my friend for coming from a poor country. For Koreans, every non-Asian person is american, every non-asian language is american english, and they compare everything with americans, for example, they usually have certain way of meassuring their ages, so to talk about the regular way counting how old we are in the western world, they say “american age”. We all know the states might be the most powerful country in the world, but it’s not about having that sense of inferiority towards Yanks. In the other hand, Korean-Americans are really rude, and somehow it’s cos they try to imitate americans, but they cannot look like them, so it frustrates them at the point of making them very pedantic. Korean themselves are so nice, but when they come to the States they lose their warmth. Even though i dont have anything against them and i still think they are so nice and have a world class mould football team.

]]> By: Zedder Bing http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-241477 Zedder Bing Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:02:25 +0000 http://rokdrop.com/2007/03/13/why-are-koreans-rude/#comment-241477 Do Koreans lie so much to each other, or is that something they save just for foreigners? Do Koreans lie so much to each other, or is that something they save just for foreigners?

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