Autumn is coming! Here's what going on around me:
1. In general, Koreans are very affectionate. It's nothing for two men or two women to hold hands and walk around, almost skipping. I wonder if this is the culture meant for same sex friendship, because it's hard in the states.
2. I was talking with one of my classes about this and the students admitted that although they're almost into puberty, they still hold their mothers hands, although one said he wants to stop. When I asked him why doesn't he just tell his mom he doesn't want to hold her hand, he said she'd cry. His devotion is touching and a little bit disturbing. But maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. That happens a lot.
3. Last Friday I went to one of my coworker's birthday party and I met a guy who was nice enough to let me borrow a book, and we exchanged stories, some about his ex girlfriend. I didn't realize it until I was in the shower earlier and washing my hair that his ex, is our former boss. The office is starting to feel incestous.
4. I know that in Korean culture that your coworkers are your closest friendships, they're like your family (and if you find someone cute enough, your dating pool) but I still can't get used to the idea of hanging out with coworkers. The only people I look forward to talking to are my students. My coworkers are nice people, but the idea of spending lots of time with them is foreign. If I have any Korean readers out there-- which I know I do because I check the stats, how can I get over this? Some tips?
5. And this is one more question for anyone willing to help me with Korean culture. I know it's common for two people of the same sex to be touchy but what about two people of the opposite sex? What are appropriate boundaries to put up, without seeming like a frigid ice queen?
Ok, that's all for now.
1. In general, Koreans are very affectionate. It's nothing for two men or two women to hold hands and walk around, almost skipping. I wonder if this is the culture meant for same sex friendship, because it's hard in the states.
2. I was talking with one of my classes about this and the students admitted that although they're almost into puberty, they still hold their mothers hands, although one said he wants to stop. When I asked him why doesn't he just tell his mom he doesn't want to hold her hand, he said she'd cry. His devotion is touching and a little bit disturbing. But maybe I don't know what I'm talking about. That happens a lot.
3. Last Friday I went to one of my coworker's birthday party and I met a guy who was nice enough to let me borrow a book, and we exchanged stories, some about his ex girlfriend. I didn't realize it until I was in the shower earlier and washing my hair that his ex, is our former boss. The office is starting to feel incestous.
4. I know that in Korean culture that your coworkers are your closest friendships, they're like your family (and if you find someone cute enough, your dating pool) but I still can't get used to the idea of hanging out with coworkers. The only people I look forward to talking to are my students. My coworkers are nice people, but the idea of spending lots of time with them is foreign. If I have any Korean readers out there-- which I know I do because I check the stats, how can I get over this? Some tips?
5. And this is one more question for anyone willing to help me with Korean culture. I know it's common for two people of the same sex to be touchy but what about two people of the opposite sex? What are appropriate boundaries to put up, without seeming like a frigid ice queen?
Ok, that's all for now.
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