I Made A Comic Guide About The Korean Concept Called “Nunchi”, And It Might Help In Situations Where You Need To ‘Read The Room’
These are some of my comics from a while back when I discovered a Korean concept called “Nunchi”, it is a good reminder for myself from time to time!
I have also posted on Bored Panda previously, and if you’d like to see my other posts such as a comic guide on how to handle gender expectations as a parent or an illustrated conversation with my wife about cleaning and chores, or even perhaps a wholesome comic about an otter who overcame societal expectations and learned to love himself for who he is, then make sure to click here, here, and here.
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As an autistic person, I find this simultaneously helpful and infuriating. I can’t really assess tone of voice/facial expression, and it’s really annoying when people expect you to be able to do this naturally. But I do appreciate advice, and this is well meaning! Also, not gonna lie, this seems a lot like code switching/masking
I understand your frustrations, but some of these are also just being aware/thoughtful. Has everyone had a fair turn? I was just in a meeting where one person had done most of the talking, so I made it a point to ask a question to the others who had not spoken, and I was careful to ask something in their area of expertise. Also, you be you, be authentic, let your team know this isn't your strongest area and ask for their patience and assistance
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I am naturally very good at this. I guess it's just part of my personality. I'm always shocked when people don't know how to read a room. I've realized that some people just aren't as strong in this department
My skills at reading a room are on par with a rock. I'm aware of this, so I'm more of a listener/observer.
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May I have permission from the OP to reference this in my classroom and maybe use some of the images? Please and thank you!!
I am not the OP, but I love that you want to have this in your classroom! I wish this was in ALL classrooms!
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This is something that hits home. I was raised 'The Asian Way' for lack of a better term... aka: 'You're not the center of the world, don't be so arrogant.' This has been a challenge for me my entire life, since, yes... all the advice I seemed to get from countless mentors/counselors/advisors was pretty much "Boast, lie, cheat, steal, talk about yourself some more" - which just sounded to me like "be the most awful, selfish jackhole you can be". What's worse is that many (who were NOT raised to 'give a f*** about others') mistake my consideration for them as a weakness, then choose to use and abuse... then get doubly offended when I (politely) won't capitulate to their unreasonable demands. The entire fact that being considerate of others is a concept that needs a post/term and is seen as a "oh wow... really" thing is a bit abhorrent.
I have always respected the different POV East vs. West has in individual responsibility to their family/ community, and I always thought children at school could certainly benefit from some of their ideas, like helping clean the school and learning the idea of Nunchi. I am tired of us Western people constantly being loud and boorish. We could certainly learn from this, that's for sure.
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I thought this was common sense and everyone did it. I'm from Finland, Europe btw
Swiss here. I was amused when OP talked about "the West". More like the US? Yes, some people really can't read a room (for various reason), but come on - for most people, it's not surprising that people will not tell you upfront what they really, really think/feel and that you will have to interpret body language and try to fit in.
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Eastern cultures seem to have an infinite well of philosophy and it's really fascinating. Like the concept Japanese concepts of wabi-sabi: finding beauty in imperfection which manifests in the art form kintsugi where broken pottery is repaired with gold to make the cracks stand out be more beautiful and valuable for their existence. Mottainai: a concept that encourages people to be mindful of the resources they consume. Yūgen: there is no direct English translation but it's a concept which means to appreciate the profound, mysterious beauty of the universe. Like watching the sun set. Omoiyari: being open to the experience and perspective of others and respecting their differences from your own. Datsuzoku: when feeling bleak, break the cycle of daily routine to find something new and exciting, something as small as trying a new food. Ikigai: finding balance between what you love, what you can do, what you can be paid to do, and the needs of the world; to find your reason for being.
I laughed too hard when I saw BTS but really good after this ( the comic not BTS lol)
This is a nightmare for any neurodivergent person. Also keep in mind this all nunchi or other word nonsense led to Asians having the highest suicide rates in the whole world. So, no, thank you.
I’m neurodivergent and was shocked to find out that this wasn’t second nature for most people. I thought everyone was constantly analyzing everything and trying to avoid messing up social interactions
Load More Replies... As an autistic person, I find this simultaneously helpful and infuriating. I can’t really assess tone of voice/facial expression, and it’s really annoying when people expect you to be able to do this naturally. But I do appreciate advice, and this is well meaning! Also, not gonna lie, this seems a lot like code switching/masking
I understand your frustrations, but some of these are also just being aware/thoughtful. Has everyone had a fair turn? I was just in a meeting where one person had done most of the talking, so I made it a point to ask a question to the others who had not spoken, and I was careful to ask something in their area of expertise. Also, you be you, be authentic, let your team know this isn't your strongest area and ask for their patience and assistance
Load More Replies... I am naturally very good at this. I guess it's just part of my personality. I'm always shocked when people don't know how to read a room. I've realized that some people just aren't as strong in this department
My skills at reading a room are on par with a rock. I'm aware of this, so I'm more of a listener/observer.
Load More Replies... May I have permission from the OP to reference this in my classroom and maybe use some of the images? Please and thank you!!
I am not the OP, but I love that you want to have this in your classroom! I wish this was in ALL classrooms!
Load More Replies... This is something that hits home. I was raised 'The Asian Way' for lack of a better term... aka: 'You're not the center of the world, don't be so arrogant.' This has been a challenge for me my entire life, since, yes... all the advice I seemed to get from countless mentors/counselors/advisors was pretty much "Boast, lie, cheat, steal, talk about yourself some more" - which just sounded to me like "be the most awful, selfish jackhole you can be". What's worse is that many (who were NOT raised to 'give a f*** about others') mistake my consideration for them as a weakness, then choose to use and abuse... then get doubly offended when I (politely) won't capitulate to their unreasonable demands. The entire fact that being considerate of others is a concept that needs a post/term and is seen as a "oh wow... really" thing is a bit abhorrent.
I have always respected the different POV East vs. West has in individual responsibility to their family/ community, and I always thought children at school could certainly benefit from some of their ideas, like helping clean the school and learning the idea of Nunchi. I am tired of us Western people constantly being loud and boorish. We could certainly learn from this, that's for sure.
Load More Replies... I thought this was common sense and everyone did it. I'm from Finland, Europe btw
Swiss here. I was amused when OP talked about "the West". More like the US? Yes, some people really can't read a room (for various reason), but come on - for most people, it's not surprising that people will not tell you upfront what they really, really think/feel and that you will have to interpret body language and try to fit in.
Load More Replies... Eastern cultures seem to have an infinite well of philosophy and it's really fascinating. Like the concept Japanese concepts of wabi-sabi: finding beauty in imperfection which manifests in the art form kintsugi where broken pottery is repaired with gold to make the cracks stand out be more beautiful and valuable for their existence. Mottainai: a concept that encourages people to be mindful of the resources they consume. Yūgen: there is no direct English translation but it's a concept which means to appreciate the profound, mysterious beauty of the universe. Like watching the sun set. Omoiyari: being open to the experience and perspective of others and respecting their differences from your own. Datsuzoku: when feeling bleak, break the cycle of daily routine to find something new and exciting, something as small as trying a new food. Ikigai: finding balance between what you love, what you can do, what you can be paid to do, and the needs of the world; to find your reason for being.
I laughed too hard when I saw BTS but really good after this ( the comic not BTS lol)
This is a nightmare for any neurodivergent person. Also keep in mind this all nunchi or other word nonsense led to Asians having the highest suicide rates in the whole world. So, no, thank you.
I’m neurodivergent and was shocked to find out that this wasn’t second nature for most people. I thought everyone was constantly analyzing everything and trying to avoid messing up social interactions
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