What some Korean Adults say

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  • @marilynfoster5279
    @marilynfoster5279 28 днів тому +17

    When I listen to you.I immediately notice some things about you. You are an interesting person to me because you are not in a box .You talk about everything and you talk to everybody all over the world without hesitation.And you make us feel that what we have to express is important to Some people do not need to be in a group to feel validated. You are a free spirit all the way .😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉

  • @CristalyRama
    @CristalyRama 28 днів тому +4

    Being older or having certain experiences doesn't make someone wiser automatically. It depends on the capacity of the person to learn from those experiences. We can also learn by observing, by empathy... And there are also old souls with an inherent wisdom. You are clearly wiser than those men trying to feel better about themselves by putting you down. Don't worry and don't listen to them. You are going to be absolutely fine.

  • @kristinef.petersen1728
    @kristinef.petersen1728 28 днів тому +15

    Korean society is one the most modern society in the world BUT their minds don't follow. They still live in their minds as in Joseon age. You have to obey and respect the elders 100 procent, we do respect elders in Scandinavia. BUT not when they're wrong! You even bow to people who abuse you, I got a chock when I saw it first time. In some many areas Korea is old fashioned and conservative. You're one of the young people who critize it, very good done. And you make arguments 👏

    • @Miragezs
      @Miragezs 28 днів тому +1

      Kristine, sorry to not agree totally with u, but in Scandinavia we dont respect the elderly. Period. Its more of a ’its my right that u take care of me as a child and young adult, but when im an adult i shall find 100 faults in u and u better keep your mouth shut, coz u have nothing more u can teach me’. Having lived in the east and west, its shocking how little love and respect exists between two generations.
      Im really impressed by the affection Koreans, Indians, arabs have towards their parents and elderly… but yes there ought to be room for discussions / exchange of ideas / making ones own choices in life.

    • @DoctorStrange01
      @DoctorStrange01 27 днів тому +1

      @@Miragezs Bro but that affection of Koreans is forced by the hierarchy :D It's more of a "i must obey even if i don't want to" type of thing and less of a "i should take care of them cause they need help", like for example Middle-East or SEA. In Europe it's hit or miss, Europe is too diverse, Scandinavia is way different than Slavic countries and Mediterranean is different from all of them too. But i'd say the more North, the colder the people are, and Scandinavia certainly has that opinion. In my country, i've seen both a lot of respect in families and total lack of respect (Slavic country).

  • @ckbrowne9243
    @ckbrowne9243 28 днів тому +8

    I to find that people are intimidated by me in person. I'm only 5'11 but thick, and well Black Woman, and years of dance and theater training I have a certain posture. People just automatically think a particular way. Even men feel the need to challenge me for some reason. It's a way to make themselves feel better. I really wish people would get over that.

  • @yongje-gk1hb
    @yongje-gk1hb 28 днів тому +8

    For most Korean men, military service in Korea is traumatic and drug like experience at the same time.
    From the very beginning, they go through experience like a slave or prisoner. That leaves quite a big trauma. And time goes by, everyone there doesn’t matter he’s good or worst, got the authority like a king.
    That’s one of a drug like experience.
    Well, it may vary from person to person, but I think people with low self esteem only bring out the worst in those experience.

  • @mariageorgieva4236
    @mariageorgieva4236 28 днів тому +10

    Enzo, let’s say it straight - the problem that you haven’t gone to the military for those people is that you haven’t learn to obey! Because they see and feel that you don’t listen and accept their superiority even that you are younger, then how else you will learn to listen with the head down - when you learn to obey in the army.
    The subject with the respect is one thing and comes from the hypothesis that one who have lived longer is wiser, which clearly is not the case always. And moreover, not the case in every aspect - how is possible one person to be able to advice you for everything in any case, did he gain experience in every aspect of life?! Basically, if we think about it, the respect is to make a seat in the sub or to help the elder and not to be deprived from the right to have an opinion and to have to listen with the head down every single thing like this elder is some institution (they can be “institution” but bc of their personal achievements and not only bc of their age).
    So, I believe the issue is that in Korea in some aspect, people have mixed the respect with the hierarchy, which is typical for the army and is connected with the obedience.

  • @wmh1626
    @wmh1626 28 днів тому +13

    I'm a fairly optimistic, "nice" person who has also lived a very diverse life. Even at the age of fifty-seven I still find most people are threatened by me for some reason and try to bring me down at every opportunity (in the U.S.). I've never understood it but finally realized it's not a me problem, it's a them problem.💖🥰. Someone recently described it as the "crabs-in-a-bucket" mentality/phenomenon in Korean society.

    • @MrDominicBrant
      @MrDominicBrant 19 днів тому +1

      I'm with you, I experience exactly the same thing

    • @carlamelbourne7578
      @carlamelbourne7578 6 днів тому +1

      Wow! In the Bahamas We call it the balck crab syndrome😂😂

    • @wmh1626
      @wmh1626 6 днів тому

      ​@@carlamelbourne7578 That's so interesting!!!

  • @carmenspring
    @carmenspring 28 днів тому +8

    No, I hope we will soon live in a world were no such thing as military service will be needed!

  • @chiefessWS
    @chiefessWS 28 днів тому +4

    Unfortunately, we all encounter conversations we don’t enjoy, but they are part of our life journey. Whether we agree or disagree, these experiences help shape us. Seeing different perspectives, even if challenging, can play a role in the person we become.

  • @Pammie1221
    @Pammie1221 28 днів тому +15

    Do you find that mostly men bring up military service? In my opinion, many men are easily intimidated especially by young, intelligent guys. Ego plays a huge part in their mindset as well as jealousy. I know a country has to be prepared to defend itself in time of need. Your country definitely has a serious reason to have a trained military. But to say to a young person that you need to have military experience in order to straighten out your character is ridiculous and petty. I'm glad you're just 21 and in university.

    • @Miragezs
      @Miragezs 28 днів тому +5

      Very well said. Some people tend to get intimidated /envious of the intelligent young achievers, and then they try to grasp at things they can find to subdue the other with comments like ’u arent mature enough unless u do this’, or try to find faults in ones personality.

  • @MrDominicBrant
    @MrDominicBrant 28 днів тому +12

    For them, the military is a 'formative experience'. It shaped their world view in some way. Ultimately they can't accept that other people get their formative experience in a different way. You'll never win against them. My brother went to the military, I went to Uni. It was formative for both of us. Each were different, but one wasn't better than the other.

  • @jlhenderson2
    @jlhenderson2 28 днів тому +6

    Sounds like your life experiences have shown you there are more choices out there beyond the traditional, societal norms of the status quo. Good luck finding your own path.

  • @MarieLesher
    @MarieLesher 28 днів тому +4

    Enzo, just keep being you. Those that bring up military service probably each have their own unique reasons for it though in Korea I'm sure it is a cultural thing. I come from a family with a strong military background but would never say that it's something for everyone. Each person, at any given moment, is the result of everything we have been exposed to, learned and experienced. Many people have lived a very limited life and they are content with that. Others constantly crave new knowledge, experiences and interactions. A true intellectual will listen to anyone but has the wisdom enough to sort through the garbage and not argue with idiots. In my experience the most opinionated people are usually the least experienced/educated. The more you explore and learn the more you understand that, in the scheme of things, you know practically nothing.

  • @scosme1709
    @scosme1709 27 днів тому +1

    It's unfortunate that some elders have narrow points of views and feel that the youth have no validity unless they've been in the military. I'm grateful that you have such a candid optimistic view on life. You're a wise university student in my opinion. Life is a process of learning.
    By the way, happy holidays. 🎄⛄😉👍

  • @Levolotleva
    @Levolotleva 28 днів тому +3

    My dad kept on treating me like a 16 yr old, no matter what i did to prove im mature and independant. There were long monologues (sometimes not so interesting) and very little interest in my ideas. Thats just the way some elderly are, even when they love and care a lot for u in other ways.
    Some do tend to try to puncture ones ego / drive a bit, and they arent just the elderly. Bullying happens.
    Not everyone shall acknowledge u for what u have accomplished, and thats ok. Question is how does one get through those meetings where u have been told to sit put from the begining.
    Sure the experience of the military training may bring more maturity, discipline, perspective, insight on how fragile life really is even in Korea, with war always looming around the corner. But it isnt like the rest of us have never really grown up coz we didnt train in the military. Maybe one does mature in a special way during training. Every experience teaches something.

  • @LCWong-r3p
    @LCWong-r3p 13 днів тому

    Hi Enzo... for those who takes to the path less traveled, most times feels nothing is lacking realizing if one yearns for nothing, then one cannot be disappointed

  • @HeatherThieme
    @HeatherThieme 28 днів тому +3

    Ok yes the military will shape you. Make you more humble than you thought you’d be BUT it’s not for everyone. I simply went to get money for college. Hardest thing I ever done. You seem like a pretty astute guy for your age. I respect that you are curious about this subject. Don’t mind the folks that come against you. Older folks always see younger people as less than but not all. Life and wisdom can certainly shape a person.

    • @droyal104
      @droyal104 28 днів тому +1

      ..and at every age .

  • @marymimouna
    @marymimouna 24 дні тому

    I think you are right in your observations. It sounds like they haven’t accomplished much in their lives other than growing older, and it sounds like they want deference just for being older tha n you, rather than a conversation between equals about thoughts and ideas.

  • @moongarden9667
    @moongarden9667 28 днів тому +1

    It’s interesting that there’s a human tendency to try and place ourselves in a social structure. Like there ever could be someone more or less valuable. It’s weird.
    As a female, I get placed as less capable than a male on certain tasks or jobs for simply the reason that I’m female.
    I also get judged because I didn’t finish college and instead work in a labor industry, some people think I’m not smart or qualified in some way. And I know I’m intelligent. They don’t know what I’ve put into myself outside of the school system. It doesn’t matter to them that I’m a small business owner, raising 4 kids by myself, fixing and maintaining my home alone.
    And who cares if they don’t. Fk ‘em. I know who I am and what life I’ve lived up to this point, what I’ve had to do to get here. They don’t need to know all that.
    And it’s not everyone, like you were saying, it’s just people who have a certain way of thinking. It’s like people with a fear of being inferior will place themselves above you any way they can. It doesn’t really matter the reason. They’ll come up with one. And those people aren’t really worth proving yourself to. I’d rather prove myself to myself and to the people who love me.
    I get you. It’s frustrating sometimes.

  • @rebekahweber2413
    @rebekahweber2413 19 днів тому

    Coincidental. It was a coincidence thst so many people " just wait until you go into the military. " it was a coincidence that I was in line at Walmart, and the man mentioned in front of me, randomly, that kids these days try to be dangerous to be kind. I wondered if he listened to the same podcast. But nope. Just a random conversation.
    Excentric, ecclectic, all-encompassing lifestyle, a plethora of choices of a lifestye you have lived.

  • @KSOULA
    @KSOULA 28 днів тому +2

    Age is an attitude not a number. Probably sounds like Envy bc you have achieved at a young age and want you to go through trauma of mandatory military training as a put down or something to sway you. IGNORE those comments and toxic energy…. You don’t deserve it.

  • @civitasparisiorum-o8u
    @civitasparisiorum-o8u 28 днів тому +2

    South Korea is a very unique country among the Western countries nowadays because as far as I know, it is the only country where every boy has to go to the military. Most of Frenchmen of my age went to the military. I didn't. My brother went to the military. My father loves to tell stories about his time in the military. But today's young Frenchmen typically don't go to the military and are under no obligation to do so.

  • @talkingtothemoon.99.8
    @talkingtothemoon.99.8 28 днів тому +4

    9:27
    Do I hate that
    :No 💥😡😠😤🤬🫨👊

  • @GabrielHernandez-c1q
    @GabrielHernandez-c1q 28 днів тому +2

    I I think these people in their back of their head feel because you haven't experienced military service you've been able to accomplish so much more in your young life. Military service is what 3 years? 🙋🏻‍♀️🇺🇲

  • @kd-zq5oq
    @kd-zq5oq 28 днів тому +5

    You are not a follower, in a land of followers , keep your head up!

  • @cventer838
    @cventer838 28 днів тому +1

    When you're 21, you've just left teenagehood behind you and learning how to be an adult. My youngest is 21, studies too, works part-time but every now and then they go and have some good fun. They recently went to Sun City's Lost City, Valley of the Waves, to swim. It's age appropriate! You are allowed to be young, for goodness sake! I want my son to still "play" a little, go hiking, early morning farmers market. When you are young, enjoy yourself! Infact, you can enjoy life till you're old, I do. We don't need to run others down just because they are younger than us. I think army is hard and it's tough on young men. We don't have compulsory conscription in South-Africa any more and it is a pity, because I think our army is a mess. But my sons are well behaved and well mannered, disciplined etc without army. It's not a qualifying factor to being directed in life. You are doing everything you do to the best of your ability. That's excellent! You don't need to worry too much!
    I've never been treaded poorly by anyone unless they are jealousy and they would say it too. I envy your marriage, your lifestyle, etc, but it is women. You expect women to be like that. I just ignore people like that. That's not a positive contribution to your life. We have a good word for that in Afrikaans "kleinlik", translated it means small or petty. It's worth ignoring, but not always so easy when it's in your face. It will only ultimately develop your good character even better if you overcome it. All the best!
    In SA we respect our elders, you call them aunty and uncle, but if they are stuck up or nasty, you'll avoid them! I wouldn't enjoy a hierarchy of wealth or education or age. In SA we're all friendly and treat each other respectfully, weather you are the guy working at a petrol station or a CEO. We're all just people.
    Something that I absolutely adore about my 21 year old, is his innocence. It's beautiful. My sons favorite pastime is calling me by my first name to see my reaction and I usually just have a good laugh. He's my favorite young budy. Blessings! Just keep on enjoying what you do. Ignore the cranky ones.
    My husband did mandatory military service and him and my eldest son, without the military training, have a lot in common. You can be as big and strong as these men, because they are a bit unusual. I don't know if it is Western genes or what. But still, they are both gentle kind of men. People would try and step all over you if you are kindhearted, it doesn't matter how qualified or strong you are. You must learn not to allow people step on you. There are many polite ways to say it.

  • @aaroncarson1770
    @aaroncarson1770 28 днів тому +1

    Also, the military is itself a hierarchical system.

    • @droyal104
      @droyal104 28 днів тому +2

      Good point.. it's an instilled character trait of order and rank amongst Militaries across the world apparently too.

  • @megbennett6490
    @megbennett6490 28 днів тому +1

    Sounds like many people are ‘set’ in their ways and ‘take’ on life. Whereas you are still formulating your philosophy. I’m interested in what you see and feel. Why? Because you are the next generation. I want to learn some new perspectives. Forge ahead. You are doing great!🤩

  • @Miragezs
    @Miragezs 28 днів тому

    Judging people and putting them in different boxes due to their age, ethnicity or academic achievements isnt a good thing. How can we judge if experience is better than potential. Its difficult to teach an old dog to sit, but it might be interesting to interact with it anyway.

  • @kathleenloverde1030
    @kathleenloverde1030 27 днів тому +1

    OK well I'm not in favor of military being forced, I've been thru the era where kids I went to school with came home in a body bags!So I have a very negative view. To be adult is to live responsibly and give where you can to help society. We're all imperfect and can always improve but do what you can and be a blessing rather than a curse. Bible says the day of death is better than day of birth, why? Because we've proven what kind of people we are. My husband just passed away in April and it left me wondering what is my life. After 50 yrs I had to find out who I am and what my life will be from now on. I found doing for others is the answer. If people find fault it's because they aren't satisfied with their own life. That is always the motivation for people that find fault, they aren't happy with themselves. You need to do the same as I did, find out what your life will be and then navigate life with your own principles and strong convictions!!

  • @spottedbearknits3824
    @spottedbearknits3824 28 днів тому +2

    Are you a Korean citizen and will be required to do the military at some point? Is there an age cut off (like all the Korean actors who disappear for a while to do military service)? In the US we had a military draft during the Vietnam war and many young men rebelled and went to Canada. (Draft dodgers) Those older men must think the military is the only way to achieve discipline, but your studies seem to qualify….

  • @droyal104
    @droyal104 28 днів тому +1

    Military is a choice in America unless we have a draft. It's not for everyone. All people are either saved or lost by free choice for all eternity. All have participated in different avenues of career/job life choices. That's well rounded . It is not a put down way to live. Would be boring if we were all in the same career 😂😂..
    It is always good to know that Military past, future and present, are being well cared for. 🤔🤔..as the "Good Book" says Enzo, study to show yourself approved (the Holy Bible KJV in 2 Timothy 2:15). In everything, pray with thanksgiving first (Phillipians 4:6-8).

  • @_filifjonkan4290
    @_filifjonkan4290 28 днів тому

    Actually, the Korean military looked pretty scary this week…

  • @alfonsowillock5801
    @alfonsowillock5801 28 днів тому +1

    I believe the elder society have a very hierarchy mindset which I believe can be like control. So u don’t have an opinion u are not individual. Which is wrong. Yes the elders have wisdom that can be shared with the younger generation but the younger generation have things that they can share with the elders to. I just believe he was using the military to flex his superiority over u.

  • @minsu7939
    @minsu7939 24 дні тому

    -6:25 . (Video tracker)

  • @InstantKiwi1005
    @InstantKiwi1005 28 днів тому

    Hi Enzo, yes please - you should definitely start a tally sheet and keep us up to date 😂

    • @InstantKiwi1005
      @InstantKiwi1005 28 днів тому

      5:53 on military talks of elders
      would be fun If there were a correlation to age i.e. the older, the earlier they come up with this topic?

  • @IntegratedAsia
    @IntegratedAsia 25 днів тому

    I too struggled with pronouncing the word : " Hierarichal"
    So i figured best way to say it smoothly is to break it up
    So try practicing like this :
    Ha - ee - raa - ri - cal
    Ha
    Ha-ee
    Ha-ee-ra
    Ha-ee-ra-ri
    Ha-ee-ra-ri-cal

  • @sumenthrirao8489
    @sumenthrirao8489 26 днів тому

    @Dr Kim🇰🇷

  • @mariamyibowei9876
    @mariamyibowei9876 28 днів тому

    It is what it os ,
    Its your opinion tha counts 😊

  • @kheo46
    @kheo46 23 дні тому

    Facts

  • @talkingtothemoon.99.8
    @talkingtothemoon.99.8 28 днів тому

    9:19
    응응 이해해 ㅎ

  • @hamsterforever7670
    @hamsterforever7670 28 днів тому +2

    I'm the first!!!! 😎
    Hi.

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    @MoonKhan-nq1cs 27 днів тому

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