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The interviewee, Jun Ryu from Seoul, South Korea, discusses his perceptions of and experiences in the Philippines. He states that South Koreans perceive Filipinos as kind, innocent, and pure people. Filipinos are perceived as viewing Koreans as wealthy, though he notes this is not always accurate. The main differences he cites are the emphasis on honorifics like "yo" in Korean speech versus the lack of such honors in English. He found the most difficult adjustment was communicating in English upon first arriving but had fewer issues in Baguio than other areas of less English fluency.

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Interview

The interviewee, Jun Ryu from Seoul, South Korea, discusses his perceptions of and experiences in the Philippines. He states that South Koreans perceive Filipinos as kind, innocent, and pure people. Filipinos are perceived as viewing Koreans as wealthy, though he notes this is not always accurate. The main differences he cites are the emphasis on honorifics like "yo" in Korean speech versus the lack of such honors in English. He found the most difficult adjustment was communicating in English upon first arriving but had fewer issues in Baguio than other areas of less English fluency.

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Interviewer: Can you please introduce yourself and your citizenship.

Interviewee: Hello my name is Jun Ryu, I’m from Seoul, South Korea.

: How does citizens of your country perceive Filipinos?

: The citizens in my country perceive Filipinos as kind people and we think that Filipinos are innocent and
pure compared to other country.

: How do you think Filipinos perceive citizens of your country?

: In my experience, I think Filipinos perceive Koreans as rich people but actually we’re not. They think
that we are rich and I think that they are hospitable to us.

: Describe the difference in manners of speaking.

: In Korea, we put emphasis on the words of respect like ‘yo’ (?) like that for showing respect but here in
Philippines, I think, because you’re speaking English, I think you don’t put emphasis on those respects.
So that’s the differences Koreans and Filipinos in manner of speaking.

: What are the different behaviors of Filipino that are not acceptable or not usually done in your
country?

: I didn’t see an action that is unacceptable to our country. I think we kinda have similar characteristics
that’s why I didn’t notice unacceptable action from you Filipinos.

: What are the similarities of Filipinos and citizens of your country in terms of behavior and thinking?

: I think Filipinos and Koreans both like entertainment like dramas and music.

: What was your most difficult adjustment in your stay in the Philippines?

: For me the most difficult part was to speak English because when I came here first time, I didn’t know
how to speak English and I wasn’t able to communicate with my fellow Filipino friends. That’s why
speaking English was the most difficult part here in the Philippines.

: Have you ever experienced difficulty in transacting and communicating in English with Filipinos…?

: I didn’t have difficulty here in Baguio but when I went to Manila and other provinces, some people
there were not fluent in speaking English that’s why people living below the mountain, I think that’s the
only time I have difficulties in transacting something from the people.

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