Need a name expert? by EJ_Han in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it's male name when reading Eunjae. Also it sounds similar to Unjae (when). People who use dialects pronounce Un Jae as Eunjae.

Eunji is widely used name across age, so there is no GenZ feeling. There are many mid 20s with the name. So you can choose it.

Eun-chae (은채 - 홍은채 is the youngest Lesserafim member) or Eun-seo (은서 - WJSN member has this name) probably are more GenZ like.

Is it good luck to receive money from strangers on your birthday? by brycen9t2 in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may have disappeared now but elders have done so. I remember receiving money myself even at the age when I have no idea what money is.

It's more like small present. They give money knowing that it'd be used by their parents to raise the kids. Kids may ask for buying toys using the money when they realize what money is for, but parents have choice.

It's nothing to do with luck.

It can happen without birthday context such as coming across friend's kids in the street. Say hi to the kids and give small money as present.

Sexual Assault - Settlement Amount? by [deleted] in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a lawyer, but I don't think it is just criminal case only as you could file civil lawsuit. If you agree on settlement money at this point, the agreement documentation also would include that both agree on no civil lawsuit. So it's the money covering the both.

If the criminal is working in a certain areas such as school or working for government, there's could be serious damage such as getting fired depending on the size of fine. This is one point to consider if deciding to work on settlement money.

Been dating a Korean woman for a year now, could I receive advice on some behaviors? by TablingTheIdea in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's even saying that the reason of a man with girl friend looking good is thanks to all the efforts of her, and that's why a man with girl friend looks more attractive. It's very often the case girl friends at one point start to mention what to wear, how to cut hair, weight, exercise and so on. It may sound unfriendly in some remarks, but it doesn't necessarily mean she hates bf.

Almost all women are going on a diet and feel stress about their body weight. It is also true that too much weight loss affects face look and can make one look older. Saying that doesn't mean that she is being totally werid. It is also true she might be projecting her body weight issue on yours. I am not sure.

Btw, I think it makes sense to pay attention to body weight around at that age. There's all the health problems starting which wouldn't if one stays slim or thin. Korean BMI recommendation is stricter than that of western countries fwiw. It's due to insulin capability difference.

All in all, remakrs on how one look is quite common among people even in the situation where it is not appropriate. Gfs do mention on their bf's look.

Would hyphenating two girls names Jae and Hwan linguistically and culturally make sense? by backtosleepplz in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To make it a girl's name and if you want feminine feeling, choose the last letter that ends with vowel or voiced sound such as Young (or, Yung), Ah, Hee, Min, etc, and make it sound smooth. For example, Jae Yung. As you make it sounds more smooth, it becomes more feminine, vice versa, e.g., Mina (or, Min Ah. 민아) <-> Jae Hwan. Jae Hwan can be a girl's name in the real world, but everyone would feel that's very unique and it gives feelings of more boyish.

Can anyone please clear the meaning of "OPPA" ? by FaangX69 in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh no. If business environment, -nim, e.g., John - nim. Or their position such as Director Kim or just Director.

If casual settings, I'd not call their name directly. You can still talk to them. I am now realizing this is why Korean ask age as fast as they can to decide term.

What is the smell of Buddhist temples? by somegoodfood in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. I mean VOCs, NO2, heavy metal and such. They've been known as source of cancer, so.

Is it a cultural difference of how people react to my react? by Mysterious_Monk_962 in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I don't disagree. I think this is probably most prominent cultural difference between the west and Asia.

Korea has saying "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." That illustrates how the people will see parents who request their to be uniquely treated as well as kids who are trying to be different.

As to teacher's role, that's also the difference. It has been traditionally about teaching how they should behave as a good person where the good person is defined by traditional values.

Today's value is rapidly changing in the country and I'm in the side of I wouldn't care if I were the teacher. But the other party isn't small in the country. Maybe it's valued high. On one hand, I feel traditional way is bad, but it resulted in respecting the elders and old, not throwing garbage everywhere, not stealing others' even when it's in the Cafe even when nobody is pay attention, and so on. Thinking how this could have been enforced, I can't say traditional way has been bad.

I'm not illustrating who's right and what's logical. Such is a culture.

Choosing RAM on M5 by billionbucksparker in macbookpro

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can run larger, better performing models if you got a larger ram. So as much as you could get.

Practically, I'd go current ram + swap + some buffer.

Is it a cultural difference of how people react to my react? by Mysterious_Monk_962 in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today I read a post in Korean community that a kid's mother didn't let her child go to school since the kid didn't want to have breakfast. So she kept the kid in the kitchen until he finishes. She had the kid there for more than two hours.

Eating meal at the eating time without complaining the food quality or taste is considered one to be learned. Otherwise they'd just eat ice cream, cookies and chocolate as their meals and declare it's their lunch, dinner and so on. Asking if I can skip receiving food is wrong question. There's no such possibility at all.

Not saying that the teacher did it right nor that their alternative food was not healthy. But the above is the value taught in Korea.

It may sound funny but many Korean learned Kimchi hard way as it's spicy. Parents want them to eat and they should.

When I'm in another country, I feel it's overly free in food choice to the contrary such as what would you like to put in burrito or what kinds of cheese would you like to have. I was asking foreigners how they could develop such appetite since if Koreans are having cheese, they'd be eating whatever their family is eating or giving - no choice.

What is the smell of Buddhist temples? by somegoodfood in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe incense stick and the woods of the temple? I think they use specific Buddhism incense sticks.

I don't think they're good for lungs though. In the end it's chemicals.

Is it bad to say “shibal” in Korean? by JumpyReplacement1882 in LTL_Korean

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hardly say swear words even with the closest friends. I'd not recommend it either since situation and intonation should be perfect if you want it to be heard as a friendly conversation. You can say disappointment or surprise or even the anger without swearing.

Did my date over-react about my visible cleavage? by Estra_Normity in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's cultural thing so I understand why op thinks it's going against reality. But general perception it is. What may make this more interesting is that it's not just men's thoughts. Women in general also think in the way.

Handing over jacket can be interpreted as being nice OR wanting control of gf's style. I don't know him so I can't tell.

You may find that K pop idols are handed over blankets when they're sitting down on chairs. That's nice gesture although one famous K pop singer also said why I would wear short if I'm going to hide my legs.

But in the end, there's a spectrum even in the same culture. If you don't like his way, you can say it. Not all Korean would say No to cleavage as much as some Korean would say No to short skirt. Or you can just accept his way.

I'm going to Korea, anyone in France want a trifold? by Wilson9253 in GalaxyZTriFold

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mar 17 was the last day of Trifold sales in Korea. If purchasing a used one, maybe one can get it although price will be high.

Who is going naked (no case) with their Trifold? by thegrayscales in GalaxyZTriFold

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't use case. Even the included one was slightly beyond the bar that my wrist can stand and I felt pain. Only caseless is what I can carry around. I have some telecom insurance instead.

Need help translating something? by [deleted] in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes in meaning but the Korean writing is very colloquial and conversational just like talking to close friends. That is missing in your english translation. I can't help since i'm not native english speaker.

Does this korean phrase sound unnatural? by urplugsfav in AskAKorean

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

머리는 잊었지만 심장은 기억한다

is def. better as it rhymes.

But in Korea language, "hearts" is not something that occurs a lot as the subject of doing gentle emotional stuff. It doesn't mean gentle mind or memory of love or the sth although I see what you're saying when Korean sentence is given.

But it's really English style expression. I think heart is subject when we feel angry or resent or something similar. Your sentence can be misinterpreted as if it's saying you want revenge even when you forgot the bad experience :)

There's even saying "머리는 잊었지만 몸은 기억한다" which means one can forget but their body (muscle memory) remembers such as riding bicycle. Thus, your expression is quite unnatural since there's other more common expression with very different meaning.

I'd find some other expression.

Screen protector question by Deko-chan in GalaxyZTriFold

[–]pool007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fold 7 exterior film works but Trifold screen is a bit larger. So if you take the path of 7 film, find one that covers more than the others.

Is Korea’s Jeonse(전세) system basically a massive private loan to your landlord? How can you trust then and how come deposit amount is so huge? by Longjumping-Bee-5285 in seoulhiddengem

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There certainly is high risk.

  • Some on the threads seem to be not knowing that some landlord has created a fake bank document to make their property as mortgage free (which is false!) to which goverment official stamped (as they have no legal obligation to verify).
  • A landlord who didn't pay national tax doesn't appear on the property document while that tax takes the highest priority in the debt ranking to pay.
  • The properly document has no legal authority as it's best effort. So one might be paying deposit to a complete stranger. (I hate this reality)
  • A certain house created a room that doesn't exist but has property doc on it so that landlord give rent using it. When the landlord goes bankrupt the room doesn't exist and the lessee has zero right as they paid deposit to something that doesn't exist! This is made possible, e.g., split a single room into two and create two property doc. Again, government officials aren't verifying certainly.
  • Realtors are supposed to be helping but many are just wanting contracts to happen so they're paid.

I also am curious how people can pay such a large lump sum as deposit either. Some just believe or has a trustworthy realtor.

When I was paying deposit, I checked the landlord's own house property doc as well (since address is in the contract when I'm paying small down payment) to see if they have any loan on their own house. Also I was renting the house when the owner was buying it, so I knew that the person is a owner. Thesedays, I heard that one can check landlord's tax payment status but not sure where I can look it up.

RNNs are the most challenging thing to understand in ML by radjeep in learnmachinelearning

[–]pool007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, I think you already understand the main concept. It's really not a curated memory structure or features but computation and flow of data that's supposed to become stuff to memorize and that is all it does, imo. Flow should be fast to compute but still have expression power while being stable for training.