Tyler Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 So I might have an official job offer in Korea coming up in the next two weeks working as a TEFL teacher. Has anyone here lived in Korea? Or live there now? I have tons of questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Talk to Jay. Tapatalk'd via iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I know 2 people that i went to school with, that are in korea now. They said it really depends where you go. But most everyone is nice and willing to work with you learn the culture and stuff. But its a great experiece, but the food is horrible and the heat is horrible. i guess it depends where you get your food and what not. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleman Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I doubt the food is horrible It is just different working in the kitchen I now I have opened My pallet to so many new foods some I don't like some I love. Different cultures Food will not please certain people but some are really open to new things. I honestly can say I want to try some weird things some of them people give me looks like why or what the fuck is wrong with you but still want to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 wheeeeee Tyler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 [quote name='Coleman' timestamp='1345483877' post='554559'] I doubt the food is horrible It is just different working in the kitchen I now I have opened My pallet to so many new foods some I don't like some I love. Different cultures Food will not please certain people but some are really open to new things. I honestly can say I want to try some weird things some of them people give me looks like why or what the fuck is wrong with you but still want to try it. [/quote] Mmmm Korean food, so fucking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I love Korean food, and have to have it any time I get close to a Korean restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urloc Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hi there, I live in Thailand and here there are a lot of Korean restaurants. I love them btw. Yes, the culture is totally different though. I got used to Thai culture after a while so I guess you'll do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramps Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks. Now you've got me craving Thai food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 [quote name='Hassouni' timestamp='1345522163' post='554614'] Mmmm Korean food, so fucking good [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Quid pro quo. You play a game with Smite w/ me and I'll answer your questions. Just kidding. I'll answer them anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_hookah Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Korean food is the tits. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 You will love it. Little hard to get around, the bigger cities make you feel like a overfed hamster stuck in a habitrail tube designed by Escher. Good people, occasional jackass, but where aren't there a few? Really beautiful country if you get north (but not too far.... see tanks, go other way ) Food is great, just don't ask what's in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsytheowl Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Make sure to pack an extra suitcase of tobacco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaLove Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Where are you moving too? Im Korean-American, but was raised by strict ass Korean parents..I can help you with manners and can tell you some proper ways to handle stuff and whatevers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Probably Seoul, or literally right outside the main city. I know a lot of the mannerisms, about how to pour a drink and to always accept a gift/invitation. If they give you food always try it infront of them, if they invite you, acccept or never be invited again lol. The only part that I'm confused on is the bowing. I also don't like the drinking culture, as I do not drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 So, what'd you want to know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathrynx Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 In Korea, bowing can go from very informal to very very formal. Usually a small bow with dipping the head, and maybe a 15 degree angle at the hips is acceptable for most greetings/thanks/indifferences/apologies in everyday situations. You probably won't have to do a very formal bow often at all (45 to 80 degrees at the hips), or go as far as touching your head to the ground. You will enjoy your first experience with the traditional toilet... Also, I believe that timeliness/punctuality is considered very polite there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Oh Lord. What is wrong with their toilets? I know about the shower sprayer thingys. I read that most Koreans compost, what about normal trash, do they have trash services like we do here in the US? A big dumpster to throw everything in? What about ovens, are they still super uncommon to find? Is business dress the same in the US as it is in Korea? How hard is it to find 'american' food? How do I get a phone that works in Korea? Can I use my current iPhone with a Korean sim card? Are beds going to be like 4 feet long? Does it snow there like it would in say, Boston? Thyphoons are basically the same thing as hurricanes, yeah? When it is summer time, the heat and humidity thing would be like living in Florida? Do they have laundromats with dryers? I'm not a big fan of 'air drying' everything. Is it socially acceptable to have girls who are friends if you're a male like it is here? More to come but that's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Tyler' timestamp='1346870727' post='555836'] 1. Oh Lord. What is wrong with their toilets? I know about the shower sprayer thingys. 2. I read that most Koreans compost, what about normal trash, do they have trash services like we do here in the US? A big dumpster to throw everything in? 3. What about ovens, are they still super uncommon to find? 4. Is business dress the same in the US as it is in Korea? 5. How hard is it to find 'american' food? 6. How do I get a phone that works in Korea? Can I use my current iPhone with a Korean sim card? 7. Are beds going to be like 4 feet long? 8. Does it snow there like it would in say, Boston? 9. Thyphoons are basically the same thing as hurricanes, yeah? 10. When it is summer time, the heat and humidity thing would be like living in Florida? 11. Do they have laundromats with dryers? I'm not a big fan of 'air drying' everything. 12. Is it socially acceptable to have girls who are friends if you're a male like it is here? More to come but that's a start. [/quote] I numbered everything to make answering easier. And these answers are dependent on the apartments you're living in. 1. Nothing really. They're quite small/narrow though. If you're talking about the "embedded" toilet, it's....interesting. I had pictures, but unfortunately I get an error saying I'm not allowed to post them due to the url. :\ 2. There are trash services in the cities. Composting isn't too common in Seoul though. At least, not that I've seen. 3. I've not seen a "traditional" home w/ an oven, however they're available to purchase at the department stores. A lot of modern/westernized homes have ovens though. 4. Business dress is suit and tie, but we may have different definitions of "business". A standardized uniform is common too. You're not going to see many professionals in khakis and a polo. 5. In Seoul...really easily. McDonald's, Burger King, etc are around. If you want an "american restaurant", you'll have to stick with your chains like Outback Steakhouse or the like. Granted, the american food has a sort of Korean tinge to it. 6. MagicJack was popular, but I'm not sure if the ISP's are still blocking it. Skype works well. Other than that, you'll have to buy a Korean phone with an international calling plan. I'm not sure about switching out SIMs though. 7. Yep! And firm as hell. 8. Ehh...more like Colorado. 9. Google-fu says they're basically the same although they occur/originate in different areas. 10. No. Worse. 11. Yep. 12. It is, but I didn't see much public affection except by the younger generation. Friends are friends though. Gender isn't really much of an issue. Edited September 5, 2012 by Arcane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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