Linh
Young Korean people - Friendly or not I have tried talking to some young Korean people. Simply because I want them to help me with my Korean which is at the beginning level. But most of them often appear unwilling to help. They just answer my questions and even don't ask me again. Or they answer as if they want to end the conversation, which makes me feel like I'm a asking-too-much person. And the conversation tends to go on one-side. Probably they don't want to make friends with people from developing countries? But I think not all of young Korean people are like that. Just because I haven't looked for the right person yet. What do you think about my opinion? Please give comment.
Nov 17, 2015 7:53 AM
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Young Korean people - Friendly or not

I have tried talking to some young Korean people, simply because I want them to help me with my Korean, which is at the beginnering level, but most of them often appear unwilling to help. They just answer my questions and even don't even ask me again, or they answer as if they want to end the conversation, which makes me feel like that I'm a demanding/[asking-too-much] person. And Also the conversation tends to be go on one-sided. Probably they don't want to make friends with people from developing countries,? but I think not all of young Korean people are like that. Maybe it's Just because I haven't looked for found the right person yet.

What do you think about my opinion? Please give a comment.

November 17, 2015
I feel sorry about your experience. It must have been disappointing and unpleasant. I think you would find a good language partner here.I can be one of them if you want~^^
November 27, 2015
@Linh I've had the same problem and at first it really discouraged me from speaking. Those I met who were my age would tell me they were happy to help but would be inconsistent or never show up or reply. I found that it is easier to get help from those much older than me (30+). Maybe when my Korean is better I will try again. You shouldn't feel bad, if they make you uncomfortable You can always find something else! Although I don't want to, I think I will pay for a teacher to help me.
November 18, 2015
Firstly, I want to admit that I shouldnt have brought the "developing country topic" here, it should be separated into another problem. Secondly, I think most of you guys have misunderstood me. I don't mean to be the kind of person" who just want to make friends for benefits of myself". I did try to talk to them with the hope that we could practice english together and make good friends as they said. But the thing made me feel uncomfortable was their unfriendly attitude. Maybe they are busy and have to spend time doing much thing in their life. Okay I understand, actually im fine with this case. Most of the people to whom I talked had seen my messages, but they didn't even reply while they said that "Feel free to contact me" or "Welcome" bla bla in their profile. To the girl above named 은혜, I have never ever talked to you, how could you know Im a stalker? I think you just deduced too much instead of trying to understand what I meant. Of course the question "What are you doing" is always one of the first ones that I ask them. But some people who are FREE just answer as if they want to end the conversation. I dont feel like they want to talk or be friend with me. That's it. I think you should read carefully before judging one-sidedly like that. Farewell!
November 18, 2015
Besides I have 3 wonderful korean friends ,, they are all elder than me! (one of them too much elder) but i like them too much,, i suggested to them to exchange letters (by post office) to be more motivated to learn korean, they accepted the idea and we did it many times ,, i am really thankful for them,, they are amazing :) ^^
November 17, 2015
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