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433 responses to “Ask us 2012 Archives”
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Hi! I’m a non-Korean girl (but still Asian-American) in a happy one-year-long relationship with a pure South Korean boy. I heart my oppa, who makes me feel loved and appreciated everyday…The problem is: my parents are biased toward other groups of people and hate my boyfriend, even though he’s never hurt or insulted them. He’s completely gentle and the most respectful person I’ve ever met. He’s so respectful he’ll stay out of my parents’ eyesight for fear that I’ll be lectured or disowned for dating “my” Korean boy. (But this doesn’t mean he’ll let go of our relationship.)
I’ve heard of relationships that work out just fine, like yours! But what kind of advice can you offer to a girl–or woman–who’s having difficulty choosing sides? Sure I love my family, as they are my providers and friends in one, but I’m also old enough to…well, start searching for my Mr. Right and have my own family. (To help you ponder this deeper, I’m 25 and my oppa’s 31 years of age).
And to be honest, I can’t see myself with another guy. I only see Oppa because I know him and I trust him. His loyalty and kind heart was what won me (not his looks, as my Dad would say, because supposedly “all Korean people look like movie stars”–but not my oppa; he’s just a nerd like me.)
Sorry for my length in words. Oppa says I write just as much as I talk. And I talk A LOT between the two of us.
So please, please, please offer me words of advice.
Thanks.
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Thank you for your question. Don’t worry about the length, I am the talker as well, and Kimchi Man makes as much noise as a fish, so I totally understand :)
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How did the two of you meet? (I hope it’s not a too personal question!)
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It’s not too personal, we will be happy to answer. We hope it will be published in the next 24h. Please check back soon :)
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i’m juz an ordinary simple girl..
will a korean guy attracted to me??
i would like to find one but i’m not confident enough..
and do u know where to learn hangul online and korean recipes online??-
Hi, thank you for your question. I have some ideas where you might learn those. We will try to answer your question as soon as possible. Please check back soon.
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I’m a non-Korean girl dating a Korean boy, and would like to know how your experience of meeting the parents went? Did yours/his parents disapprove? :)
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Hey, I saw your blog and I’m really glad you posted a question. We are looking forward to answering it on New Year’s day.
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Hi!
First off, I should start by saying that I’m a Sri Lankan raised in the US. We look a lot like Southern Indians, with the darker skin and thicker hair, and I’ve heard my friends describe us as calmer versions of many Indians’ big personalities. I know that this question is fairly subjective, but in general would a Korean man ever find one of us attractive? Thank you so much for your help!
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Thank you for your question. You are right, it is subjective but we will be happy to try and give you as objective answer as possible. Our answer will appear here on 1st of January 2012. so please check back.
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Your comment will appear here. Don’t be shy, we would love to answer your question whatever it may be. Ask away! :)
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Hi ^^ I really like your blog!
I am a white girl living in the US, and there is a nail salon with many Korean workers that I go to often. There is a guy there who is really cute, and when I go in the salon sometimes I catch him looking at me (I hope haha)…but he doesn’t speak much English and I’m just not sure about how I should start talking to him! I really would love to start a conversation! The workers in there already know I’m into Korean culture + kpop btw hahaa..Thanks for your help :)-
Thank you! That makes both Kimchi Man and me really happy. :)
I’m not sure what to tell you. If you don’t speak Korean at all, then English is your only choice. I guess only way is to start talking to him the way you would to any other guy and see if he can keep up.
Try to use simple words and sentences until you make sure how much he can understand. As a non-native speaker of English, I can tell you from my own experience: if he doesn’t understand something you said, try to rephrase it, and say it using different words. Speaking louder and slower is just going to make him feel stupid and if he doesn’t know the meaning of the word you are using, it won’t help him understand you any better.
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Thanks so much! I ended up being courageous chatting with him in simple English :P
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Great!
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