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In reply to the discussion: Creepy or cute? Chinese man Photoshops himself into girlfriend’s childhood photos [View all]davidpdx
(22,000 posts)One was the list of questions and how he'd answer them, the second was the two stories.
I admit I'm partially to blame for asking him about the story. I'll take the hit on that one. I was curious about his experience in China as has he has much more than I did. In China I didn't get away from campus much so I was curious about someone else's point of view (it is worth noting that I broke my ankle before going to China which severely limited my movement for the first few months).
The list of questions isn't offensive, it is based one's experience of where they have lived. That being said, I disagree with him on how to answer those questions. I certainly wouldn't say something offensive, but instead would say "I'm sorry that's too personal".
The two stories were was again based on experience.
The first one in the bathroom, I wouldn't have replied in that way. I also wouldn't (in any culture) be comfortable with someone staring at my genitals.
The second one with the "friend" I can only relate in that as a foreigner in Korea, I have on a few occasions had someone come up to me to try to practice English. Again I disagree with him on the reaction. It has taken me a long time (way too long) to learn how to react to certain things and part of that has come with a deeper understanding of the culture and Confucianism.
As for him breaking any DU rules, I don't think he did. He was relaying an experience.
To say he shouldn't post this is a little Stalinesque of you. You have obviously made your objections and they've been heard. There is no need to be overbearing and a bully about it. You've made false accusations against people saying they "defending him" without as much as an apology. It must be nice to run around screaming fire and accusing people of being racists.
Finally let me be crystal clear, I love where I live and if I didn't I wouldn't have stayed here for as long as I have. Yes, sometimes I see the faults in Korean culture and they drive me nuts. That's not uncommon for expats. If you want to rant and piss and call me a racists, then I suggest to you that maybe you keep your opinion to yourself unless you PERSONALLY know me.