tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775125192509089280.post4566530707595905256..comments2023-10-28T21:55:55.612+09:00Comments on little satans: 산해경/MungunghwaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775125192509089280.post-50191886677453101632010-12-21T22:57:57.834+09:002010-12-21T22:57:57.834+09:00You shouldn't feel stupid about not understand...You shouldn't feel stupid about not understanding Korean. Even though we were born in Korea, we were raised in America and taught English. No one expects us to be fluent in Korean. We're Americans. Even Korean-Americans fluent in Korean will still get the stank eye that their Korean's not perfect and they're just too American. To be honest, being adopted is a get out of jail free card. Most people I've met are happy that I'm making an effort to learn Korean and are excited to share Korean language and culture. I'm not sure who gives you shit for being adopted. I think it's all how you interpret things.<br /><br />Koreans will sometimes say, "I'm sorry" after they hear you're adopted but you shouldn't take offense to it. It's not "I'm sorry you were illegitimate" but instead "I'm sorry that our country was so poor that your parents could not keep you." Even though we were raised by wonderful, loving families, the fact is that we were adopted and brought up in a foreign country. Family and blood relations are extremely important in Korea so I've come to understand the sentiments behind their sympathy.<br /><br />When you're ready to come to Korea, let me know. You can watch me butcher the language.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com