tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417613683563024050.post5615617995841441951..comments2024-03-12T01:46:10.572+09:00Comments on Ask the Expat: Gay Teachers in South Korea: Should they hide it?The Expathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10795876773477053551noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417613683563024050.post-39390420400658610512021-06-29T05:39:18.613+09:002021-06-29T05:39:18.613+09:00I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 wit...I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the<br />liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which<br />reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus<br />became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from<br />ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their<br />treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after<br />the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing<br />treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.MATINAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03056834682621326306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417613683563024050.post-1079468937290777762009-08-15T07:50:45.492+09:002009-08-15T07:50:45.492+09:00Hi there, I've posted before on the LGBT topic...Hi there, I've posted before on the LGBT topics for this site, and I wanted to say that once again I think that the Expat has done a great job of answering the question.<br /><br />I've also said before that many of my Korean co-workers eventually guessed my sexuality after getting to know me, and that not one of them had a bad reaction.<br /><br />However, I do have a friend who was advised to leave her school because a co-worker outed her to the boss. She wasn't exactly fired, but she was strongly encouraged to quit. The reason given was that the manager was afraid that some of the mothers of her students would find out. She was teaching elementary students.<br /><br />Basically, I'd advise, as the Expat did, caution when dealing with co-workers. I believe that the chances of them being ok with your sexuality are good, but it's always better to be careful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417613683563024050.post-59137463034522515492009-08-14T19:30:06.425+09:002009-08-14T19:30:06.425+09:00informative sight and fun to read.informative sight and fun to read.b. luis greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204193767932196256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417613683563024050.post-16525131202546851732009-08-12T20:00:16.403+09:002009-08-12T20:00:16.403+09:00I'm going to stick by effeminate. There is not...I'm going to stick by effeminate. There is nothing metrosexual about wearing tight pink shirts and patterned jeans. Most teachers who teach adults have to wear a shirt and tie, so skinny jeans wouldn't be a problem in the first place.<br /><br />I think you're right about testing the fashion waters though. Don't push it right away.<br /><br />Rob: I mentioned the housing issue when discussing the F3 visa for same-sex spouses earlier. So, it looks like housing might be an issue for gay couples, huh?The Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795876773477053551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417613683563024050.post-61018851770375751642009-08-12T16:04:45.008+09:002009-08-12T16:04:45.008+09:00I did have one school where a pair of friends appl...I did have one school where a pair of friends applied together, and asked for a shared apartment, which led my ex-boss to not hire them, out of concern that they were gay. He actually showed me the e-mail where they requested shared accomodation and asked me, "do you think these guys are gay?" ...but I'm pretty sure that was one guy (the school owner) who had a hang-up. One of the first teachers I met in Korea was a bit of a flamer on the weekends, and he got along just fine, though I couldn't say how he dressed at work.<br /><br />At another school I've worked at, my boss actually told the male teachers that if a female student was coming onto them, it would be better to say they were gay, rather than leave the door open for improprieties.Roboseyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308196436612993379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417613683563024050.post-78203269238225644932009-08-12T16:00:00.930+09:002009-08-12T16:00:00.930+09:00Regarding dress: Young Korean men definitely dress...Regarding dress: Young Korean men definitely dress more...effeminite is the wrong word, but metrosexual, than Americans. I see guys wearing capri pants/jeans, short t-shirts, and carrying around what can only be described as man purses.<br /><br />Basically, what I'm saying is that cigarette pants (which I think might be skinny jeans/pants) are probably something you can get away with. Especially if you are teaching adults. Teaching elementary school kids might be a whole different ball game, though.<br /><br />My best guess is this: Wear something conservative for the first few weeks, till you get a sense for the fashion sense. Then you might be able to break out something a little more out there.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813383888709423895noreply@blogger.com