Little (Korean) Women
Recently, the girls at my school have been crushing on me. Maybe it's just that now, they have decided to let it show more. Some of them say hi and scream if I say hi back. Others tell me that they are jealous of my girlfriend. One of the nice things about being in Korea is that everyone will think you are gorgeous no matter how mediocre you may actually be. If you don't look Korean, you are handsome or beautiful.
Earlier today, I ran into a former student and her new high school friends. They were sitting on a curb, smoking and watching people go by. They were dressed like they were about to go to a club. I didn't realize it until I heard one of them say "teacher!" that they were former students. Their friends starting telling me how handsome I look and started walking toward me.
This was a weird situation for me. I mean, I am a grown man and they are 15 and 16 year old girls. My principal specifically warned me about this kind of situation, especially outside of school. Reputation is everything in this country. So, I felt a little uneasy, all I did was say thanks and kept walking.
I would be lying if I said I didn't like being called handsome all the time. It's definitely a great ego boost. I also love my female students in class because they pay attention to me, making class more enjoyable and fun. But sometimes, I just want to say, "Alright guys, enough is enough."
But really, I smile every time. Damn adorable kids.
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I've been told recently that I am Korean or that I have become Korean. I have learned what to do and what not to do as well as additional things that Koreans do to be well mannered. I have also learned to read Koreans. In this country, nothing is ever directly said...there is always a roundabout way of saying things or they will say the opposite of what they actually mean. I might have to go through culture shock when I get back to the states.
Earlier today, I ran into a former student and her new high school friends. They were sitting on a curb, smoking and watching people go by. They were dressed like they were about to go to a club. I didn't realize it until I heard one of them say "teacher!" that they were former students. Their friends starting telling me how handsome I look and started walking toward me.
This was a weird situation for me. I mean, I am a grown man and they are 15 and 16 year old girls. My principal specifically warned me about this kind of situation, especially outside of school. Reputation is everything in this country. So, I felt a little uneasy, all I did was say thanks and kept walking.
I would be lying if I said I didn't like being called handsome all the time. It's definitely a great ego boost. I also love my female students in class because they pay attention to me, making class more enjoyable and fun. But sometimes, I just want to say, "Alright guys, enough is enough."
But really, I smile every time. Damn adorable kids.
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I've been told recently that I am Korean or that I have become Korean. I have learned what to do and what not to do as well as additional things that Koreans do to be well mannered. I have also learned to read Koreans. In this country, nothing is ever directly said...there is always a roundabout way of saying things or they will say the opposite of what they actually mean. I might have to go through culture shock when I get back to the states.