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@Divu

If you don't mind me asking can I ask how long did you stay in Korea? And did you stay there working or as a student or something?

Originally posted by: ndivyateja

@noumi

Basic Tutorial of New IF

You have everything in that link. Hope it helps. 😊

Hey thanks!!

Originally posted by: Tris007

MOTA is dangerrr and awesomeness 💀☠☠🤫

Oh Yoddha, I wish you watched the show with us! It was so much fun discussing it every week... almost every day if being honest lol

This show was crazy!

P.S. Probably the only show I judged right by its cover 😂

EDIT: Scratch that^. I think I underestimated this show. It surprised a lot of us to a certain degree.

Must say that your explanation is very apt and enthusiastic Tris ji!! 👏👏😆😆🤣🤣

Originally posted by: ndivyateja

Well, its my own experience, there will be differing opinions, but I feel its appropriate to share my view as I've Been There Done That 😊 Sharing few incidents which shook me, surprised me & moved me.

1) After watching my presentation, on our way to cafeteria, a girl (Korean) said "You speak English very fluently, You might be from a wealthy family, right.? " Her correlation made no sense, so asked her why does she thinks so, for which she replied, "English is a luxury in Korea, it needs to be tutored privately, not everyone can afford it. Whats taught in schools is mostly primary"

2) One day I wore kurti & took a subway, I observed 8/10 people staring at me. I felt so conscious & nervous that I was about to trip when all those came to my rescue, asked me if I was Okay, told me to take care & even helped me with directions with whatever little English did they know. Once a lady came with me half my destination to make sure I don't get lost.

3) Their noodles is buttery & some dishes are saucy, so I wanted to brush & when I reached the washroom, there is a long line holding their brushes. I asked few people as to why they are so particular & to my surprise therez a theory behind it which was infused by their leaders. "For many years they've been isolated & none of its neighboring countries wanted to ally. After years, when they revived economically, every korean got access to Higher education, food & cosmetics. Their leaders set some standards in their society & those incl. personal grooming. They were taught Koreans should be known for perfection, so they need to be perfect in every aspect. That's how looks were given importance & the coming generations are just overdoing it. It was education along with looks, but koreans imbalanced it" This sound so right to me. Btw, I never put on makeup & absolutely none judged.

4) Ajhummas !! There are few uneducated middle aged women who are blunt, loud & extremely superstitious of whom almost all koreans are scared of. They said there was something called 'Pure Blood race' which their ancestors used it as a tool for Korean identity to keep themselves apart from other cultures. It was later raged by daily workers who felt threatened when outsiders came to SK for work, which now turned into a serious issue with lack of anti-discrimination laws in their land. These people openly curse at foreigners. Some of my mates used to tell me to avoid eye contact with such people. Since the country experienced imperialism western during modernization, the younger generation are receptive to other races, One of the prof was an Indian who got married to a Korean. One of their queens who is still alive is an Indian princess. Its grown over the years, still theres a long way to go.

5) One said to me, "Your face is not covered with big bindi". Among the group, there was a Thai girl. A korean boy asked her out & while talking, he asked "How much?". That's how prejudiced they are. When I told them, I come from south India, I am a vegan, I don't eat Naan & curry instead we eat Dosa, Biryani etc & I don't speak Hindi. All the while I was explaining to them, there were just Ooohs & Aahs. They were surprised at how we manage to put up with varied cultures. I also mentioned how Indian economy is growing & our GDP is way ahead of them, hence it isn't a poor country, it is still developing. They told me "There is no diversity in Korea & hence theres isn't much room to understand other races. The only way they are familiar with other parts is through media. Most people have bias on certain race if those people are projected in bad light in the mainstream media. India has been covered as a place unsafe for women. Pakistan as a place for terrorists. As the west meets our lifestyle & major influence of Hollywood movies, we look upto theirs as ours."

From the above instances, its clear that the place is a mixed bag. It depends on how we taken in & give it back.

This has to be the longest reply I ever gave. I know "Itne bhaari gyan ki zaroorat nahi hai" 🤣 just sharing my experience.

Glad you had good experience Divya..And its sweet they are helpful..Especially Ahjummas..On others..Superstition is everywhere..Some extreme..On beauty I thinks its due to the class divide before..They had to present themselves well now..Thankfully its abolished now there..

On English..Even here when we speak fluent English people judge you..They think you are high class..😆 Most of the schools here too provide basic English..Especially in villages and town unlike big cities and CBSE..And even if school insist on compulsory English speaking the students ignore it..So students don't speak fluent English mostly..

And moreover no country is perfect..They have positive and negative things..Be it education, racism, etc..

Btw Hindi movies do well in SK na..They must have understood India is not a poor country..Like 3 Idiots..Dangal..

@sam

I think more than secluded they are xenophobic. Also, like the Japanese they are so proud of their race and their nation; they think that they are the superior race.

When I was in Beijing I met a lot of Korean friends. They told me that they usually woke up at 5 in the morning to get ready for 8 o'clock class. Also they told me that rather than English more people study Chinese and Japanese. First, because their countries do a lot of business with Japan and China; second, because it is easier for them as they are taught the Hanja; Hanja is similar to Chinese Hanzi and Japanese Kanji.

Originally posted by: nuomi.riceball

@sam

I think more than secluded they are xenophobic. Also, like the Japanese they are so proud of their race and their nation; they think that they are the superior race.

When I was in Beijing I met a lot of Korean friends. They told me that they usually woke up at 5 in the morning to get ready for 8 o'clock class. Also they told me that rather than English more people study Chinese and Japanese. First, because their countries do a lot of business with Japan and China; second, because it is easier for them as they are taught the Hanja; Hanja is similar to Chinese Hanzi and Japanese Kanji.

@bold whats wrong with that? 😆It's only three hours before a class~

Originally posted by: Tris007

@bold whats wrong with that? 😆It's only three hours before a class~

They said that they had to do all the make up and usually their make up sessions took 2-3 hours.

Also they are so proud of their language, culture and heritage like the Japanese. Most never bothered because they have everything and mostly use domestic products.

https://youtu.be/iuxpmuOh-0k

Originally posted by: Tris007

I am thinking between two.... The first one seems absolutely crazy, and second doesn't fit either.

It's not Hyun bae of course..... Right??

It is your Hyun Bae 🤣 Its from Swindlers (movie).

Originally posted by: nuomi.riceball

@Divu

If you don't mind me asking can I ask how long did you stay in Korea? And did you stay there working or as a student or something?

I stay for about 2+ months. Im an undergrad, its for a fellowship prob our university was invited to collaborate. Its main objective is "Technical Knowledge Sharing on External Resources Recruitment" *from Other asian countries*. 😊

Originally posted by: poo_j

Btw Hindi movies do well in SK na..They must have understood India is not a poor country..Like 3 Idiots..Dangal..

Poo, the most popular bollywood song to them is Daler Mehendi's "Turuk Turuk" 😆 I have no clue, why !?