i have a que about no.3 if there is no car around on the road thn why should people wait for the green light? i mean is it like somebody is monitoring peoples activity on the road 24/7??
I'm curious about the real opinions on tattoos over there. I know you say they are more lenient towards foreigners, but would they form an impression anyway and treat you differently if you have lots of tattoos? Is this changing with younger generations?
Food do's and dont's , how to eat certain foods would be good. The horror when one of my friends stuck their chopsticks vertically into their rice bowl in front of elders
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have never been to SK, however it's on my Bucket list. I am a big big fan of K-Dramas and have watched like more than 50 till now, so I am aware of some such customs followed by Koreans. I am absolutely in love with K-Dramas. Though I watch them with English subtitles, I wish to learn Korean. I have learnt the script quite well but - like any other language - spoken Korean and written Korean are like two different languages. Would be great if you can come up with some short videos of spoken Korean for Foreign Tourists visiting Korea. That would be big help, especially for tourist wanting to visit rural Korea. Thanks.
한국인인데 진짜 집중해서 끝까지 봤습니다. 1번부터 14번까지 다 좋은 내용들이었고, 정말 외국인들이 진심으로 한국에서 좋은 추억을 만들어가길 바라는 진심이 느껴지는 거 같아요. 저도 앞으로 안나님께서 정리해주신 내용으로 여기 있는 친구들에게 말해주면 좋을 것 같아요. 좋은 내용 감사합니다. 최고입니다.
커플들 교제하고 공공장소에서 어울리는 거 반대하지는 않지만 그래도 공공장소에서 과도한 스킨십을 하는 건 조금...😅😅 공공장소에는 어린이들도 있을 수 있고 노인분들도 계실 수 있는데 아직은 이런 이유로 과도한 스킨십 금지하는거를 악습이라 하기에는 시기가 좀 이를 수도 있지 않을까요?
진짜 정확합니다.. 부산에 사는데 요즘은 부산으로 많은 외국인분들이 관광을 오시더라구요 특히나 남포동이랑 부산역에 자주 내리시고 타시는데 볼 때마다 한국에서 좋은 추억과 경험들만 얻고 가셨으면 좋겠다는 생각이 듭니다 ! 한국에서 다치지마시고 맛있는 음식과 예쁜 사진찍고 좋은 시간들 보내주세요 :)
I just stayed 6 nights in Korea in Myeongdong and the people are loverly, I tried my hardest to show respect to everyone, I was always bowing to people, and i think they appreciated it.
Interesting culture. Curiosity: is racism something you are actively taught from family and school or something inherent to yout culture? As in: Korean culture and race is superior, we can tolerate foreigners but never mix etc. or it's inevitably just part of your background? Do you despise foreigners or rather just find them disgusting? I am honestly very curious.
@@adampr5242 very rude. Curiosity: have you ever communicated with people? How can you talk about racism when you're full of your own bias? I mean seriously, what are you even talking about?
She expressed it moderately, but you shouldn't use the Rising Sun Flag pattern in Korea. For almost all Koreans, regardless of age, the negative feeling of the Rising Sun Flag is the same as what Europeans feel in Hakenkreuz. As she said, most Koreans may not come forward and say it's wrong, but already they all think you're at least a poorly educated person.
It's so good that you brought up the point about Japan. I didn't realize how big of a thing it was until i was in Korea and realized that it is a sensitive topic for many people that you should respect
Sure, it cannot be forgotten since they never sincerely apologized like German did for the war crimes. The massacre, human experiments(Unit 731), sexual slavery, forced labor, etc.
@@chkim1219 사과를 아예 하지 않은것은 아닙니다. 일본에서 사과를한사람과 안한사람이 있을뿐입니다. 문제는 자신들이 잘못이없다며 역사왜곡을하기까지하는쪽이 더 많기때문입니다. 일부가 사과하고 더많은 일본사람들이 그것을 짓밟습니다. 또한 대부분은 크게 관심이 없습니다.
@need-money-for-porsche Many times they expressed apologies for their mistakes over colonial rule, but now, all of them have become non-existent. It's because politicians who follow World War II are in power in Japan. It is like saying in Germany that there is no fault in Germany because the Nazi party came to power again. Apologies and reflections should be maintained. Now, if they reverse their statement, it's not an apology. And after detailed war crimes were revealed, they have never been acknowledged as true. Of course, there was no reflection either.
@need-money-for-porsche You don't seem to understand me at all. Are you saying that since Germany has apologized in the past, it is okay for Germany to deny its war crimes and allow politicians who follow the Nazis to come to power with the popular vote? This is what is happening in Japan right now. That's why I said that their apologies were meaningless. What is the use of apologizing in the past when the present is like this? The reality is that the Japanese people themselves elected such politicians. After the politicians are elected, the first thing they do is go to a shrine honoring the World War II war criminals and pay their respects. The cause is not in Korea. It's entirely in Japan. There are really a lot of Koreans going on a trip to Japan right now. It's cheap and it's the closest country. If the historical issue is resolved, Korea-Japan relations will become very close. But Japan can't. They don't want their support base to acknowledge their political crimes. I'm talking Japanese right wing. Japan would have been divided into North and South like Germany had it not been for the Korean War. It would be difficult to become economically prosperous again. It should have received worldwide criticism, but it did not. so it was forgotten War crimes could not be liquidated. Except for Asia, no one knew about it. unlike the Nazis If you apply my logic to the Israeli-Germany relationship, you will see how absurd Japan's behavior is.
@need-money-for-porsche 예전에 사과를 했다가 한순간에 그런적 없다고 발뺌하고 있는데 용서가 된다고 생각하나? 70년대, 80년대에 사과? 지금은 2023년도이다. 당신 말대로 99%가 중립이라는 것은 99퍼센트가 아무것도 하지 않는다는 말 아닌가? 진정성 없는 사과는 사과가 아니다. 거짓말쟁이의 사과가 어떻게 사과라고 생각할 수 있는가? 게다가 아직까지도 한국의 영토를 일본영토라고 거짓말하고 있고 또 다시 전쟁을 일으키려고 일본의 헌법을 바꾸기도 했다. 야만스럽고 비열한 나라가 일본이다.
영국에서 오래 사셨다고 하지만 역시 한국인이라 그런지 한국의 문화에 대한 이해가 깊은 것 같습니다. 저는 이 영상이 한국에 오는 외국인에게 매우 정확하고 적절한 정보를 전달하고 있다고 말씀드릴 수 있습니다. 외국인이 한국에 오기 전 한번 봐야 할 표준 매뉴얼 동영상으로 손색없습니다.
이야 이렇게 디테일하고 정확하게 외국인들에게 설명해준 영상은 처음인것 같습니다. 가끔 한국을 떠난지 오래되거나 현재 한국 상황을 잘 모르고 외국에서 오래사신분들이 달라지거나 부정확한 사실을 전달해주는 경우는 많이 봤는데 처음부터 끝까지 한국인으로서 공감가는 설명이었습니다. 특히 나마스테하는 인사같은것은 한국인으로서 이해는 하는데 한국에 대해서 잘 알지 못하는구나 이런생각을 할때가 많았거든요. 절에가서 스님앞에서는 그렇게 인사해도 된다는것정도 추가하는것은 좋을것 같습니다. 일반적으로는 안하지만 절에서는 가능하다고.
Thank you for your thoughts 🙏🏻 May I ask you, if a foreigner wants to meet and talk to some locals in SK, how could that be done? Not for romance or anything like that, but just a fun chat about life and our different cultures. Thank you 🇦🇺🇰🇷
im not korean, but have travelled there and have some korean friends and what i would add to the list is if you smoke, don't walk while smoking, doesn't matter if it's a normal cigarette or a vape that doesn't smell bad, it's considered rude to smoke while walking, if you want to smoke, just find a more quiet spot on the side of the sidewalk or somewhere, stand there and smoke and just carry on when you finish!
감사합니다. 한국 문화에 대한 이해와 관심이 많습니다. 외국인들이 한국을 방문할 때 도움이 되도록 도와드리고 싶습니다. 아래는 외국인들을 위한 방한 메뉴얼 영상 제안입니다. 1. 한국의 전통 음식 소개 2. 한국의 예절과 문화 3. 한국의 관광명소 소개 4. 한국어 기초 표현 배우기 5. 한국의 특별한 축제 소개 이러한 주제들을 다루며 외국인들에게 한국을 더 재미있게 경험할 수 있도록 도와주는 영상을 제작하고자 합니다. 혹시 추가로 궁금한 사항이 있으시면 언제든지 물어봐주세요. 함께 외국인들에게 한국을 소개하는데 도움이 될 것입니다.
In Korea asking or demanding tips are considered illegal. Not including the vat in the written food price is also considered illegal. That is because asking to pay more than the food 'price' written in the menu is considered as a fraud. So if a Korean restaurant wants to get tips they should include the price on the menu so the customer could know the exact price they need to pay. I think this is fair. It's not like they would consider tipping rude as Japan does. They would be proud and grateful when tipped, it is just strictly banned to force a customer to pay more that the written price.
I’ve been two times in Seoul. Last time I spent almost 3 months there. Both times I had to sit in priority seats because elder people where telling me to sit down, even when I said I was fine. But they got kind of upset and I had to follow their orders. One of them speaks a bit of English and talked to me very kindly. Tip number 16: Just do what elders tell you to do.
Yep very true. The only reason I didn't was this one time my maternal grandmother ate out with my family (parents, sister, & I). Korean parents/grandparents tend to put food on your plate for you. My grandmother had eaten a banchan that was made with almonds or walnuts which I'm pretty allergic (not anaphylactic but enough to get really severe stomachaches & itchiness in my throat). Most Koreans I have met/know say they don't understand/know about allergies since at that time allergies weren't common knowledge or a thing.
Is that a genetic thing about Koreans that they don’t have allergies? Or is it something to do with how they feed babies, like do they expose them to everything in a way that makes them not likely to become allergic?
@emmanarotzky6565 could be a combo of everything. My parents fed me nuts & had cats before having me and while my mom was pregnant. Yet, my sistwr & I are still allergic to cats, & I'm allergic to treenuts.
@@emmanarotzky6565 I know a few Koreans with allergies. My wife for example. :D From my experience Korean parents (or at least grandparents) are more strict than for example German parents, what the babies for example put in their mouth. my mother in law for example also washes and cleans everything the babies touches or if a cookie fall on the ground even on clean grass, they throw it away, while in Germany we just blow dirty of an its ready to eat again, theres also a big amount of people in Germany believe its better to have a bit contact to some bacteria to train the babies immune system.
I think the point about small talk with strangers can be modified. There are exceptions depending on the circumstances. And if you're a foreigner who's lost or has questions, I think strangers are willing to help. But if you're waiting for the next subway train and want to talk about your cat to the person standing next to you, that might not work out too well.
I do find it a bit odd that random people just start speaking to others when closeby. Maybe because my parents were never raised with that custom but grew used to it after coming to the States, having me then my sister. It's nice in terms of hospitality but still a bit weird.
Same principle in much of Europe. Yea, we absolutely don't mind helping somebody out but there has to be a legitimate reason to begin talking basically.
It's better to just get on the livinginkorea subreddit or call 1330 foreigner traveler hotline if you're lost. The one and only time when I asked a Korean for help when I was lost, they yelled, "NO!!!" as loudly as they could.
As a Korean, Anna's explanation is very accurate and appropriate for the current situation. Information that is good for foreigners planning to visit Korea to know is described neither excessively nor insufficiently.
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
It provides a balanced and clear perspective on the cultural and social norms in Korea without overwhelming the reader with unnecessary details. This can help foreigners better understand and navigate their experiences in Korea. Anna's explanation also reflects her own cultural background and perspective, which can be valuable for foreigners seeking insights from a local perspective. Overall, her description is well-reasoned and helpful for those planning to visit Korea.
As a Korean American, we wear flip flops/sandals of some sort as our indoor footwear then sneakers or boots for outdoor. Many friends of mine have found it smart to take shoes off when going inside the university dorm to keep it cleaner.
욱일기에 대한 외국인들이 모르는 이야기를 궂이 넣어서 촬영해 주신 것에 감사합니다. 욱일기의 패션 사용은 아시아 인들에게 나치의 무늬를 패션에 사용하는 것과 같은 의미인데 모르는 외국인들이 많다고 들었습니다. 외국인들이 모를 수는 있지만 이런 홍보를 통해 알려야 한다고 생각합니다.
The Rising Sun Flag can cause discomfort to people of all ages in Korea. You cannot expect hospitality in Korea if you have the rising sun flag on your bag on somewhere else
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
A lot of these things strike me as just being courteous and respectful of others, things that I already would do subconsciously, with a couple of other tips being really good to keep in mind. Thank you☺️
Thanks for your feedback! It's great to hear that these tips align with your natural tendencies. It's always a good reminder to be mindful of our actions and how they impact those around us. Thank you for being considerate and respectful of others!
As far as small talk… I’ve spent in Korea a month and even though my Korean is very basic (I’m still learning) I found that a lot of Korean people,even on public transport, started talking with me, especially elderly people. I was so surprised because everyone was saying in videos that I watched before I went there that it’s not a thing but I got very good reactions from Korean people. Surprisingly they are very sociable and easy going. I smiled at people and they smiled back and sometimes started a conversation. I’m used to hold open the doors for people walking behind me so out of habit I kept doing it in Korea too and people would smile and reciprocate holding the next door for me. Another thing that surprised me was the approach to beauty standards… I heard so much about beauty standards in Korea that I was worried how people would treat me since I have curvy figure and few extra kilograms. Again-surprisingly I got a lot of compliments and attention from men and after a month in there my self confidence skyrocketed. I genuinely didn’t expect that to happen, I even tried to diet before the trip I was so scared that I will be judged by my appearance. So I had really positive experience and I will go back for another long holidays next spring.
With regards to the sociability aspect, if you look like a foreigner, you will probably get treated very differently by Koreans. I've lived in Seoul for a year and a half now and because I'm Asian, I basically blend right in and no one tries to talk to me or treat me any differently. If you look Western, people will want to practice their English with you or in general just interact with you because they simply view you differently. It's great that you haven't had a bad experience with it so far!
In my experience, people who I rode the bus with would only start talking to me after I'd ridden with them several times or had several times where we were sitting at the same bus stop every morning. By contrast, one time I was in an elevator with my wife (Korean) and some random American got on and asked me some questions about whatever and then we chatted for a minute or two before having to exit. My wife believed that he was a friend of mine because we chatted on the elevator. I had never seen him before; no idea who he was.
That's because elderly people has power to ignore to be forgiven in general. Young ages can be eaily blamed for their actions so they are kind of cautious to everything but elderly people is safe from those blames. :)
I am a Korean living in Seoul, and to tell you the Korean psychology of small talk, There are too many people on the street who want to talk to them for evangelical purposes and take them to religion. That's why I'm often worried that people will be suspicious when I ask for directions on the street Simply put, the reason why Koreans don't give small talk to others is not to be recognized as such a suspicious person. However, since foreigners are not familiar with this religious evangelism and do not participate on their own, Koreans will rather think of it as a more purely intentional question when foreigners talk to them and lower their psychological barriers. Foreigners don't have to worry too much In fact, Koreans also like to talk, and want to kindly let you know when they ask me for directions, but just don't want to be recognized as suspicious or rejected by others.
Honestly, I think Ms. Anna's experience is going to be a bit different than ours as foreigners, because, even though she lived abroad and can see how things are different, she is still Korean born and Korean by ethnicity. We are very obviously neither ethnically or nationally Korean, and in places where everyone generally looks the same, people tend to be very curious about obviously different people. I got addressed for conversation by a lot of strangers who wanted to practice their English, several middle aged+ women wanted to touch my naturally blonde hair, I had people stare into my eyes because they're naturally blue, I got catcalled, one of my female classmates poked my boob and asked if it was real, etc. I think, in a lot of ways, the fact that I'm foreign and likely have different customs led to both them and myself using the "foreigner card" to excuse things that aren't typical Korean behavior, and in the same vein, natural curiosity often overrides propriety. In no way was I offended, hurt or in any other way bothered by this, but that doesn't change that it happened.
Since drinking is a big cultural thing in Korea (I’m not talking about water), I thought it could have been helpful to include some drinking etiquettes here. For example, when an older person pours you a shot, you should hold your shot cup with two hands. When taking your shot, you generally should not face them as a sign of respect. This alone can bring acceptance from the group setting because it shows you are culturally sensitive and aware to offer respect. As a reward, they’ll give that respect back to you.
I spent 13 months in Korea in 1982-1983. When one person pours you a drink, you are expected to return the gesture. This resulted in many a drunken night and a hangover the next day.
Very good advice. As a long-term foreign resident in Korea, I can attest to the accuracy of what Anna is saying. She explains things very clearly and without judgemental or accusation. Well done.
Oh shut up. You are probably the worst of them all... the people that like to go around crowing that they are in the know are usually the people that are most in the wrong.
Those rules also work in other East Asian countries! I’m from Taiwan and very sure everyone can copy & paste all the rules mentioned when visiting my hometown😀
Haha, I am Polish, just got back from a familly tip to Seoul where we spent 10 days. I can confrm all tips are 100% true. Locals wait for green light, even if there is no single car in sight. Shoe etiquette applies also in public places like in Suwon, Hwaseong fortress where you walk a along a city wall. There are plenty of command post or pavillons where you can enter in, but first you have to take your shoes off. I felt very good with these rules in Korea. Personally I am not a big fan of this Amercan style of small taking to strangers and I hate poeple being excessively loud when talking or speaking on the phone in public transport. Anyway we had a great time and I would love to come back soon.
It sounds like you had a great experience in Seoul! It's always interesting to visit a different culture and see how they do things differently. It's great that you appreciated the respect for etiquette and quietness in public places. We hope you get the chance to visit again soon!
@@Fragi Men (or women) making sounds or shouting words to strangers about their appearance, usually in a sexual manner, like "meow, hot mama" or "come here sexy thing" or "strut your stuff".
I want to visit Korea in the near future. I also like the fact that you do not “have to” tip in restaurants, because I think our tipping culture in the US makes eating out here very annoying.
@@Lucia-1414I know that, and as a US born citizen myself, our tipping culture is something that really embarrasses me. I think our tipping culture makes us seem a bit less like a developed country…
@@mbatisteI think it has to be with minimum wage and how little they get if they don’t get tips, is it 10% expected for tipping? Perhaps the hard concept to grasp was the pricing was one then paying another, very confusing. C’est la vie Cheers
@@Lucia-1414If I am not mistaking, I think that tipping 20% or more is the new standard in restaurants in the US now. Many years ago it was 10%, just a few years ago it was 15% or 18%, and now about 20%. But I do not eat in restaurants here anymore. I only eat in restaurants if I am traveling overseas, but not expensive ones.
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
한국의 문화와 특징을 이해하면 한국 여행을 더욱 즐길 수 있을 것입니다. 한국은 고도의 예절과 정중함을 중요시하는 문화를 갖고 있습니다. 경배와 인사는 깊은 머리 숙이기로 표현하며, 젊은 사람들은 어르신들에게 반드시 경의를 표합니다. 또한, 식사 시 공손하고 겸손한 태도를 유지해야 하며, 안주나 주류를 부을 때엔 상대방에게 주의를 기울이는 것이 중요합니다. 또한, 한국은 민속 공예품과 전통음식, 한복 등 다양한 문화유산을 자랑합니다. 고즈넉한 한옥마을과 석양이 아름다운 해변, 예쁜 남한산성 등 다양한 관광명소 역시 매력적입니다. 또한, 한국인은 식사를 중요시하며 나누는 문화를 갖고 있어 함께 식사를 하는 것이 인심 공고에 좋습니다. 한국인들은 산을 좋아하며 술자리나 모임을 자주 가지는 것을 선호합니다. 또한, 소주나 막걸리 등의 전통주를 즐기는 것도 한국인들의 일상적인 문화입니다. 마음을 열고 상호 이해하며 소통하는 것이 한국 여행을 더욱 풍요롭고 즐겁게 만들어 줄 것입니다. 이러한 한국의 문화와 특징을 존중하며 경험해보시면 한국 여행이 더욱 풍성하고 소중한 추억이 될 것입니다.
And no physical touch. Especially with strangers. Like in the subway they don’t use their arms even when it is moving a lot, to avoid touching people. Like living here had been so soothing for me.
Best place for Introvert. even you don't have to go out in your house if you want. you can pay your tax in online, everything can be delivered basically.
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
After living in Asia for a bit, I think most of the rules you mentioned are pretty much standard. I loved my time there. I personally cherish order and respect for others.
Many ways of proper behavior is universal not only on Korea , but in other countries as well. U might be surprised to know that when I visited Ukraine in 1990s , people were giving up seats to elderlies , people did remove shoes before entering home, etc. To say more - streets were squeaky clean and gardens were taken care by the tenants . So, the golden rule of behavior are universal. Renegades do happen.
In Ukraine, we still have the same universal proper behavior. Especially about shoes in the house. It would be extremely impolite if you won't take off your shoes in somebody's house.
Maybe I misunderstood, but it sounded from the video like nobody other than the elderly sit in those designated seats, even if the train is almost empty, and there are no elderly people in sight. Kind of how she said people don’t jaywalk, even if it is 5 in the morning and not a car is in sight anywhere on the roads.
"U might be surprised to know that when I visited Ukraine in 1990s , people were giving up seats to elderlies , people did remove shoes before entering home" What rude country do you come from if you find this surprising ??
My comment will drain in the vast ocean of comments, but anyway: Thanks for the tips. I'm currently in Seoul for a week now and I've done my research beforehand, but your video is the perfect video to show to someone travelling to South Korea. Great video!
It is true that Korea is more conservative than Europe or America, but as mentioned in the video, it is very tolerant towards foreigners. Beyond being tolerant, some might expect a free and open mindset from foreigners. Things like hugging when meeting or small talk with strangers are awkward among Koreans, but there are many people who think it's okay with foreigners.
agreed ! went to the office for my first at work today, so I bowed but surprisingly my HR manager straight up hugged me. It felt weird because I know it is not something they usually do, but I was pleasantly surprised !
Fun fact: in Korea people can't cross pedestrian lines when the light is red but motorbike delivery guys can do litterally whatever the hell they want.
One more thing to add as a Korean as well. I’d like to point out that you should be careful when portraying other people on camera if their faces are shot closely. It’s actually a lawsuit material in here for portrait rights. Do ask for permission if you’re filming or even taking a simple pic when Korean people are inside your frame. It does include street vendors or service employees in whereever. It’s not polite and Korean ppl could find it offensive especially when you choose to upload the thing online. If you need to use it online, you want to blur their faces.
Thank you for adding this important point about respecting people's privacy and portrait rights in Korea. It's always best to ask for permission before taking photos or videos of individuals, especially when their faces are visible. Respecting people's privacy is important in any culture, and it's important to be aware of and adhere to local laws and customs when documenting your experiences in a foreign country.
An interesting point on the small talk i experienced while staying in Korea for 2 months was that younger people (teens and 20s-40s) would not make small talk with me. But little kids and middle-aged to elderly were very open to small talk with me. Especially when I was hiking or at baseball games. I met some of the friendliest sociable people in those settings. Also people in Busan were far more likely to have small talk with me than up in Seoul.
Just returned from a week in Seoul, and i would add one more bit of advice: eat well! Our family experienced great reactions from Koreans when we showed enthusiasm for Korean food, a willingness to try their recommendations, and made a good effort to finish what we ordered and keep the table tidy. I think Koreans maybe don't expect foreigners to always appreciate the food, especially things with strong flavors like kimchi, but we always got a great reaction when we showed up humble, willing to eat the food the way it's intended, and able to use chopsticks with some skill.
Loved the video. Visiting Korea is on my bucket list. My fear is, not knowing enough traditions/culture and appearing rude, as I was born in Korea, but adopted and grew up in the States. I’m trying to teach myself Korean but I’m not using enough resources to know the difference between honorific and casual language. I just use duolingo right now. Keep up the great work! Thank you 😊
To learn Korean through Duolingo I find extremely hard. I struggle mostly with the alphabet and the pronunciation. I found a girl called "Hailey" a native Korean speaker helpful, but you should also look around for other sources on RUclips. Another one is called "Learn Korean Live" and another one "seemile Korean".
There was this one channel i forgot the name of but he’s a foreigner who has spoken Korean for 13 years and he posts learning videos (I suggest him bc his first language is English so he knows the parts where it becomes hard for non natives)
Thank you for this video! I'm American and wish to conform to my host nation's customs while there. I never wish to upset anyone by ignoring the customs of their nation. I also read books about the histories of nations I visit to better understand their cultural norms. My Dad always told me to show respect to expect respect - and he was right! Thank you again.😊
I read many comments below. Many foreign people who experienced Korea said they had small talks with Korean strangers. That's absolutely becase you're from overseas. Koreans are much nicer and generous and have interests in foreigners. So they like starting conversation with them. Most Koreans do not start conversations with Korean strangers.
as a Korean, i second this. people are generally much warmer and open to small talk when it comes to foreigners. they're very curious. i never have had small talk initiated by any of my fellow Koreans.
That’s exactly right. It’s not normal to talk to someone you don’t know, and people who do it are considered weirdos. But if you’re a foreigner, and thus a curiosity, people might test their English on you, or they this thing they heard about called “small talk.” Still it almost never happens, in my experience.
Recently, the problem of some foreign men visiting Korea to satisfy their sexual desires, sexually harassing Korean women, and forcibly taking drunk women to hotels has increased. Korean men are angry at such behavior, and fights often break out with foreign men who cause trouble, and I have seen many foreign men get hurt. I want foreigners who visit my country to have a fun and happy trip, but if you want to have such a trip, you must know how to respect the etiquette of that country.
Just started a 3 month work visit and was worried I might offend someone here without proper etiquette!! Thanks for the points.. really helpful to know.
As a Korean, at the rural area in Korea, small talk is usually fine, can be everyday affairs. because this is just depends on high density population. Seoul population density is 7~8 times than Newyork. so small talk in Seoul area is somewat tiresome for everybody.
Even in Busan small talk happens quite often. People might not know that Seoul and other parts of Korea aresomewhat different. But my impression is that foreigners usually think Seoul = Korea.
@@iigel352 Veo lo que sucede,Seul es una gran ciudad y como toda gran ciudad su gente corre de un lado al otro sin mirarse.Pero en lugares más pequeños la gente es distinta.Pienso viajar y no me gustaría no poder conversar con la gente,como puedo conocer lo que es el país solo mirando las montañas o los ríos,un país es su gente a mi modo de ver.
Planning to visit Korea in a years time and all this content is really useful, doing loads of research on the lifestyle, culture and how to ensure I remain respectful of the Korean people and cultures while exploring the country 😊
The lack of small talk and like greeting or smiling at strangers for example in elevators to acknowledge them was really the hardest thing for me, it felt so cold and like everyone is just living in their own bubble compared to western countries where you can just randomly start a conversation with someone and get to know them. Another thing is like not apologising when bumping into someone, that really felt weird at the beginning.
**Compared to the the USA** you mean, Lots of other countries don’t like random small talk to strangers like Americans. Germans, Scandinavians particularly don’t like it.
The small talk tip does not necessarily apply to foreigners. Many people approach you on purpose as they want to practice their English or even show off their English language skills in front of their friends..I've lived in Korea for a few years now and have experienced that quite a few times
Good to know. I generally like small talk to get to know new people and make new friends. Breaking the ice is often a hard thing, but can lead to some lasting friendships or at least a wonderful tale to go home and tell your family about a person you met.
Rising sun flag thing is really informative cause many of tourists don't know it and they just randomly walking around streets getting attention without knowing this can be rude and provoking sign to Koreans. People here wouldn't be extremely violent about it especially when you are just a clueless foreigner but if they notice the flag, they won't be necessarily nice to you. It's good to you to learn basic things like culture, how to say Hi, Thank you in local language before you visit some foreign countries.
By educating yourself about cultural symbols and customs before traveling, you can show respect for the local people and avoid unintentionally causing offense. Taking the time to learn about the history and significance of symbols like the rising sun flag can help you navigate unfamiliar environments with sensitivity and awareness. Remember that cultural norms and meanings can vary significantly from country to country, so being informed and respectful can enhance your interactions and experiences while traveling.
These are really good tips! You really got down to some important points. I'm a Westerner, but I do believe that at least the majority of those things lead to a better society. Of course, our societies are falling apart, but I hope that somehow, our cultures eventually start to move in that direction rather than the other way around (which I fear).
To other foreigners: When on the subway and someone bumps or runs into you and they say nothing ( like excuse me or sorry) do NOT take it personal. I mean you don't want to go plowing people but the occasional bump or shoulder rub in crowds doesn't illicit comments they aren't being rude that's hard for some foreigners to grasp or not get offended about.
To add to number 13 as a Korean, Koreans think that the Rising Sun Flag is like a Nazi flag to Europeans. Just as the Nazis were the German flag of World War II, the Rising Sun Flag was the Japanese flag of World War II, and the people of Korea, which was a Japanese colony, hated it. Just as you don't take Nazi-style accessories when you travel to Europe, I think it's polite to Korea not to bring the shape of the Rising Sun Flag when you travel to Korea.
The first thing we noticed, was the No talking on public transport. In Melbourne (Australia) we chat on public transport. About where we went or where we are going. It’s rude to play on your phone when with friends. When sitting alone we do that. Some passengers will start a conversation with you. That was the only thing that was really different. Generally, we are similar. We don’t J-walk at lights. Some do. We walk further along the road and then cross. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to go back to SK. Love it there.
One thing that caught me by surprised was actually the cult recruiting! A couple of years ago (pre-pandemic), I went to Korea with my friend and we were just walking around the streets of Gangnam when a group of young adults came up to us and greeted us nicely. They told us that they were having a "cultural experience" at a nearby "tuition centre" and wanted us to join. Me being the very curious and naive student at the time, decided to tag along. We followed them to a slightly older building and went up the lift. By this time my friend and I were slightly hesitant and worried. Then we were brought into a room to have like a small "introduction" session with some other people. Afterwards they brought us to a different room and there was this prayer/offering shrine inside the room and they wanted us to pray there. At that point we just immediately ran out, took our shoes and even went into the lift barefooted. Went straight out and immediately took the train and left the area. While on the ride back we decided to google some more information as to what that whole experience was and at first I thought it was just some sort of scam but after a few more searches, it really was an actual cult recruitment. It really was a big lesson to learn that day and I hope other people traveling to Korea would be wary of that too. Apart from that incident, I had a really great time in the country!
Not only cults, people from some reformed Christian denominations use that kind of approach to recruit new members in Korea. I thought it would be only the Mor. and the Je.Wit. but other churches too. It must be a thing of religions created in the USA 😅
There used to be a culture of small talk in Korea, but I think it disappeared because of the cult. They disguised their purpose by saying "I'm lost" and "I'm on a trip." in long time. Today, Koreans are unconditionally wary of strangers who have small talk. That includes foreigners as well. (Mormonism) Therefore, please understand if Koreans run away without responding to small talk.
This is absolutely fascinating and insightful. I know many international Koreans (in overseas countries) as well as having lived in South Korea for many years in the 2000's. I wonder Anna if you would also make a video aimed at Korean people who want to live abroad in countries like US/UK as you have been through that experience yourself. Now in modern South Korea, many young people speak excellent English and travel/work around the world so a video like this would be so useful in terms of cultural differences/etiquette and so on.
한국오는 비행기에 틀어드리면 좋겠네요 언니 완벽해...b 이런행동들은 배려를 중요시하는 한국 의 마인드 때문일것같습니다, 내 행동이 자유를 넘어서 타인에게 피해가 되게 하지 않는다는 생각을하시면 쉬우실거같아요, 신발에 뭍은 흙이 의자에 뭍으면 타인이 앉으면 엉덩이에 뭍기때문이고, 공공장소에서 떠들면 좁은공간에서 피하지못하고 계속 들어야하는사람들에게 피해를주죠. . 술을 밤새마셔도 되지만 가정집이있는 주택가주변에서 술에 취해 소리를 지르거나하면 안됩니다. 잠을 깨우니까요^^ 무단횡단은 아이들이있으면 특히나 조심합니다. 어른들의행동을 아이들이 한번만 보더라도 배워 따라하므로 아이들만 있을때 위험할수있기 때문에 어른들은 주변 아이들의 눈을 늘 신경씁니다. 담배도 아이들이 있으면 대부분의 어른들은 피우지않습니다. 지하철에서 자리가나면 어린이,노약자분들을 먼저 위해주시는 경우가많습니다(건강한 사람이 앉으면 뭐라고는 안하지만 마음으로 일어나라고 레이저빔을 쏩니다ㅋㅋ) 길을 물어보면 대부분 잘 가르쳐 줄 것이고 목적지 코앞까지 데려다주는 경우도 있을겁니다. 무엇인가 바라지않고 그냥 그게 마음이 편해서 하는일입니다. 니가 라는 말을 많이합니다. 니가는 너가 라는뜻이고 흑인을 비하하는 단어가 아닙니다ㅜㅜ(사투리) 외국인을 보면 호기심이있지만 영어를 잘 못해서 눈을피하고 도망가는사람도 많습니다. 싫어서 그런거 아니니 상처받지 마세요. 친구들이 생기면 사소한것도 잘물어봅니다. 가족구성원, 하는일, 밥은 먹었는지, 맛있었는지, 몇살인지, 거의 엄마수준으로 물어봅니다. 미안해요 원래그래요. 사생활침해 하려는게 아니고 부족한거있으면 챙겨주려고 그러는 마음입니다.. 말하기싫다고 하시면 엄청 미안해하면서 그만물어볼거에요ㅋㅋㅋ 분실사고등 문제발견시 112에신고하시면 경찰관이 출동하고 통역전화등을 이용하여 도움을 받으실수 있어요. 한국경찰은 돈을 받고 이런거 없습니다. 크게다치신경우나 갑자기 움직일수없을 만큼 아프신경우 119로 전화하시면 구급대원이 병원으로 데려갑니다. 한국인들 처음에는 무뚝뚝한데 부끄러워서 그래요, 한두마디 섞으면 하루종일 농담던지면서 서로 웃기려고 합니다.ㅎㅎ 복잡해보이지만 외국의 문화를 한국인들은 잘알고있어서 어느정도는 감안해주니 큰걱정마세요, 실수를 자꾸 하면 엄마같은 어떤 한국인이 알려줄거에요ㅋㅋ 좋은 한국인도 많지만 이상한 한국인도 분명 있습니다. 짐잘챙기시고 지갑도 핸드폰도 잘 챙기세요~ 갑자기 처음 만난 사람을 따라 건물로 들어가고 하는행동은 한국인도 안합니다. 으슥한 밤길은 여성 혼자다니시지 않구요, 여기도 범죄자가 있긴하니깐요^^ 심심해서 써봤는데 길어졌네요~ 한국에서 기억에 남는 즐거운 여행되시길 바랍니다~!
I think that taking off your shoes when entering the house should be a normal thing in any country, for the simple reason of maintaining a cleaner and more hygienic environment inside the house.
Thank you for all the information. We are travelling to Korea in spring 2024. We are Canadian and my husband talks to everyone so I will have to tell him to just speak with me, could be a challenge.
In my travels around SK this year, it seemed uncommon to hold the door for people. It took a while to get used to, but I wound up liking this way more. I would still hold the door if it looked like an unsuspecting fellow foreigner, though... Also, I'm used to giving up my seat in public transport (Boston/NYC area) if I see someone who might need it more than me--someone older, maybe someone with a lot of bags, or kids. I didn't really notice a lot of people doing that on the subway or the buses in Korea, but people (especially older koreans) were always grateful when I did. Be a humble foreigner and sponge all the new information to be more polite to those around you while staying safe at the same time. Happy travels!
So true. I just got back from SK and Japan and the door thing annoyed me so much. Almost got hit in the face by one because I forgot that it wasnt a thing there, people dont even look behind to see if there's anyone they just go through and let it go. By the last couple of days I had semi adjusted and started doing the same but definitely the first time I walked through a door and just let it go not looking behind I felt so guilty since I wasnt used to it. I also noticed the same with trains. People dont vacate their seat for anyone. Saw some elderly when I was standing and noticed that no one even looked up at them let alone getting up so they could sit. Just different customs and habbits and I just had to remind myself that during my 3 weeks in SK before I moved on to Japan.
Following the road rules as a pedestrian on the streets is more important in Asia bc cars are always first over people. In the west our road rules are no matter what a pedestrian on the road has right of way… in Asia no one gives you right of way, following the road rules is more important bc many times a car won’t stop for you.
Coming back to the US after three years in Korea I had to re-train myself to only use one hand when giving something to someone. While teaching in Korea I didn’t really enforce my students using two hands to give things. If they were being really rude or careless when giving something to me, though, then I’d make them do it again, nicely, with two hands. Also! Some Koreans do, in fact, hug. I was told they do not, and was surprised when Korean friends tried to hug me. So, I guess, don't try to hug them, but don't be surprised if they hug you.
@@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 I had a Korean coworker here in Canada who left Korea because she found the work culture there too intense (crazy overtime expectations without pay).
@@person35790 Sometimes people are unsure whether to hug or not, and sometimes they say so: "Do we hug? Yes? No? Half hug it is, then, ha ha". I have tried being unsure when and how to greet-kiss in Brazil and got used to feeling whether they pulled my hand forward for two or three kisses. And then to be ready to turn my head if a man tried to kiss me on the mouth, which does happen and is not the custom.
There are similar rules in Russia. Here, too, it is customary to give way to older and pregnant women, you can not put your feet on the seats in public transport. We also wear slippers at home, or even without them. There are also rules about red lights and silence on public transport, but not everyone follows them, unfortunately. But we like to hug when we become friends and leave tips. Thanks for the video! It is interesting to know about the traditions and rules of other countries.
As a New Yorker living in Busan for 10 years, I can say these are really good points! Thanks for making this video! You could also mention these: 1) Using banmal inappropriately 2) Pouring your own drink/looking away when drinking alcohol 3) Escalator etiquette (staying still on right/passing on left)
As a native french, tbh most of these rules could apply over here as well, like most people would say "get a room" to anyone who is groping each other/making out lol
Just got back from SK literally hours ago (lay over). It was a dream of mine to visit and I was left very disappointed. My daughter and I began the first leg of our 18 day trip in SK, and were stared at and people were really all about themselves- we struggled in so many ways despite knowing basic words and frequently asked for help. We struggled so much, we decided to cut our trip early and went to Tokyo.
sometimes "all about themselves" is actually shyness? but i wouldn't be able to have anything of value to say since when i went there, i'm sure it was obvious i was American but i looked like everyone so i didn't get stared at eg, a lot of Koreans, I heard, are really shy about speaking in English or even trying to speak in English.
In South Korea, younger generations already enough understood Western people's awkward behaviors like what she said. Because most of them don't know Korea's national law system or social vibes. Thus, Korean citizens won't show their negative feelings for foreigners, generally speaking. Probably it wouldn't become a big problem in Korean society, to be honest. But if some foreigners would like to transform Korea's racial minds into their national ways in traditional habits or religions, it would become a very controversial & complicated thing in Korea. Not to mention, South Korea is a nation-state, single-race nation, country of Confucianism what we call. Unfortunately, most Korean citizens don't have a positive sight of illegal Chinese residents who'd like to get jobs and Islamic people who want to transform South Korea into a Muslim -style country. If some foreigners can't have the confidence to follow the famous word "When in Rome, do as Romans do" shouldn't stay in South Korea. In general, South Koreans are good people but if people from overseas want to invade the racial sovereignty of Koreans, they would become cold vigilantes soon. That's Korea's average social vibes recently.
Koreans and Japanese are low key racists, to your face they are very nice and are happy to take your money, but they are happy when you get on your plane and leave. Of course, not everyone but most I assure you. Even with modern travel both are still somewhat isolated counties where everyone looks the same and shares the same values and culture.
Ive heard that eating while you're walking is also frowned upon. And that it's recommended to turn your face away from an older person while you're dinking alcohol (each time you take a drink.) And avoid using the colour red when writing someone's name.
Awesome information. Having lived in Korea for six years I totally agree with what this young lady is saying. I have a great deal of respect for Korea! I have many very good friends in Korea after 30 years. Hey Guys!
1.Racism in Korea is common in work place and like market 2. Korean dont follow the traffic rules in province or village area and specially in city bikers dont follow the traffic rules
Wow! This is a great video. I am glad that I found out what the rising sun flag means from reading the comments. The hakenkreuz and nazi stuff is very deeply offensive to me and I would never want to wear something that means the same thing to someone else. Thanks everyone for sharing this important information! I am just wanting to be super respectful and knowledgeable about this! ❤️
1.제발 “나마시테‘ 는 하면 안됨 - 오히려 이 외국인이 한국에 대해 전혀 무관심하거나 모르는군 - 씁쓸 ㅠ. - 이렇게 생각됨 2.그리고 한국은 종교국가가 아니기때문에 사찰등에 방문시, 옷차림에는 전혀 신경쓸 필요가 없음 3. 한국인들도 속으로는 외국인들과 친해지고 싶은 사람들이 대다수임. 겉으로 창피해서 숨기는 것이니 무담없이 말걸어주면 기뻐할거예요 ㅎ 심지어 나이든 사람들도..
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i have a que about no.3
if there is no car around on the road thn why should people wait for the green light? i mean is it like somebody is monitoring peoples activity on the road 24/7??
Be aware that you can’t call oppa/onnie to everyone, it is something that you do when you have a close relationship to them. Please correct me :)
I'm curious about the real opinions on tattoos over there. I know you say they are more lenient towards foreigners, but would they form an impression anyway and treat you differently if you have lots of tattoos? Is this changing with younger generations?
Food do's and dont's , how to eat certain foods would be good. The horror when one of my friends stuck their chopsticks vertically into their rice bowl in front of elders
Great video.
Thanks for sharing.
I have never been to SK, however it's on my Bucket list.
I am a big big fan of K-Dramas and have watched like more than 50 till now, so I am aware of some such customs followed by Koreans.
I am absolutely in love with K-Dramas. Though I watch them with English subtitles, I wish to learn Korean.
I have learnt the script quite well but - like any other language - spoken Korean and written Korean are like two different languages.
Would be great if you can come up with some short videos of spoken Korean for Foreign Tourists visiting Korea. That would be big help, especially for tourist wanting to visit rural Korea.
Thanks.
Walking around Korea in clothes with the Rising Sun Flag is like walking around Europe in clothes with Hakenkreuz
so im guessing wearing a shirt with two rising sun flags is out of the question.
@@vynlh Not true of what?
@@vynlh뭐가 틀려?
@@vynlh you're wrong. that's true😂
Koreans may wear a hakenkreuz as jewelry only because it represents Buddhism, but... not a good idea to wear it in the West.
한국인인데 진짜 집중해서 끝까지 봤습니다. 1번부터 14번까지 다 좋은 내용들이었고, 정말 외국인들이 진심으로 한국에서 좋은 추억을 만들어가길 바라는 진심이 느껴지는 거 같아요. 저도 앞으로 안나님께서 정리해주신 내용으로 여기 있는 친구들에게 말해주면 좋을 것 같아요. 좋은 내용 감사합니다. 최고입니다.
2번부터 14번까지 전부 맞는 말이지만
1번은 한국의 악습관임. 외국인들이 와서 좀 굳은 한국 성문화 인식을 풀어줘라
@@얀데레환자저는 공공장소에서의 과한 스킨쉽 자제는 맞다고 봐요,, 껴안거나 가볍게 프렌치키스 하는 정도는 뭐라 안 하잖아용 ㅎㅎ..
ㅋㅋㅋ굳은 성문화 인식 이러고있네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 저게 악습관이라니 우물안 개구리시네
@@얀데레환자음...😅
커플들 교제하고 공공장소에서 어울리는 거 반대하지는 않지만 그래도 공공장소에서 과도한 스킨십을 하는 건 조금...😅😅
공공장소에는 어린이들도 있을 수 있고 노인분들도 계실 수 있는데 아직은 이런 이유로 과도한 스킨십 금지하는거를 악습이라 하기에는 시기가 좀 이를 수도 있지 않을까요?
진짜 정확합니다.. 부산에 사는데 요즘은 부산으로 많은 외국인분들이 관광을 오시더라구요 특히나 남포동이랑 부산역에 자주 내리시고 타시는데 볼 때마다 한국에서 좋은 추억과 경험들만 얻고 가셨으면 좋겠다는 생각이 듭니다 ! 한국에서 다치지마시고 맛있는 음식과 예쁜 사진찍고 좋은 시간들 보내주세요 :)
I just stayed 6 nights in Korea in Myeongdong and the people are loverly, I tried my hardest to show respect to everyone, I was always bowing to people, and i think they appreciated it.
Interesting culture. Curiosity: is racism something you are actively taught from family and school or something inherent to yout culture? As in: Korean culture and race is superior, we can tolerate foreigners but never mix etc. or it's inevitably just part of your background? Do you despise foreigners or rather just find them disgusting? I am honestly very curious.
@@adampr5242 very rude. Curiosity: have you ever communicated with people? How can you talk about racism when you're full of your own bias? I mean seriously, what are you even talking about?
You are so kind. Thank you for your last lines. ❤
She expressed it moderately, but you shouldn't use the Rising Sun Flag pattern in Korea.
For almost all Koreans, regardless of age, the negative feeling of the Rising Sun Flag is the same as what Europeans feel in Hakenkreuz.
As she said, most Koreans may not come forward and say it's wrong, but already they all think you're at least a poorly educated person.
Good way to have no Korean friends in Korea
이게 정답이긴함 막 대놓고 뭐라하지는 않지만
Its like wearing a t shirt with a mushroom cloud with the text "HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI" in Japan
맞죠 보면 빡치긴함
@@greatjoseon would that, paired with the rising sun, be alright in Korea?
뻔한 내용일줄 알았는데… 14가지가 정말 완벽하게 한국을 이해하는 분
반내언냐???
한국인이래잖아요
다만 지하철 노약자석은 나이든 사람뿐 아니라 다쳤거나 아주 어린아이 등 교통약자라면 다 앉을수 있는데 그부분만 잘못된듯요
근데 무단횡단은 한국도 차가 없을땐 보통 그냥 하지 않나? 그건 괜찮을텐데
@@JA-ms4ux 사바사인거같아요 저희가족들은 차 없어도 안건너거든요 친구들도 대체로 그런편이구요 😅
I'm German and when I was in the UK I felt really stupid because I was the only one who waited obediently at the traffic lights
Lol been there...😅
LMAO!!!
It's so good that you brought up the point about Japan. I didn't realize how big of a thing it was until i was in Korea and realized that it is a sensitive topic for many people that you should respect
Sure, it cannot be forgotten since they never sincerely apologized like German did for the war crimes. The massacre, human experiments(Unit 731), sexual slavery, forced labor, etc.
@@chkim1219 사과를 아예 하지 않은것은 아닙니다. 일본에서 사과를한사람과 안한사람이 있을뿐입니다. 문제는 자신들이 잘못이없다며 역사왜곡을하기까지하는쪽이 더 많기때문입니다. 일부가 사과하고 더많은 일본사람들이 그것을 짓밟습니다. 또한 대부분은 크게 관심이 없습니다.
@need-money-for-porsche Many times they expressed apologies for their mistakes over colonial rule, but now, all of them have become non-existent. It's because politicians who follow World War II are in power in Japan. It is like saying in Germany that there is no fault in Germany because the Nazi party came to power again. Apologies and reflections should be maintained. Now, if they reverse their statement, it's not an apology. And after detailed war crimes were revealed, they have never been acknowledged as true. Of course, there was no reflection either.
@need-money-for-porsche You don't seem to understand me at all. Are you saying that since Germany has apologized in the past, it is okay for Germany to deny its war crimes and allow politicians who follow the Nazis to come to power with the popular vote? This is what is happening in Japan right now. That's why I said that their apologies were meaningless. What is the use of apologizing in the past when the present is like this? The reality is that the Japanese people themselves elected such politicians. After the politicians are elected, the first thing they do is go to a shrine honoring the World War II war criminals and pay their respects. The cause is not in Korea. It's entirely in Japan. There are really a lot of Koreans going on a trip to Japan right now. It's cheap and it's the closest country.
If the historical issue is resolved, Korea-Japan relations will become very close. But Japan can't. They don't want their support base to acknowledge their political crimes. I'm talking Japanese right wing.
Japan would have been divided into North and South like Germany had it not been for the Korean War. It would be difficult to become economically prosperous again. It should have received worldwide criticism, but it did not. so it was forgotten War crimes could not be liquidated. Except for Asia, no one knew about it. unlike the Nazis
If you apply my logic to the Israeli-Germany relationship, you will see how absurd Japan's behavior is.
@need-money-for-porsche 예전에 사과를 했다가 한순간에 그런적 없다고 발뺌하고 있는데 용서가 된다고 생각하나? 70년대, 80년대에 사과? 지금은 2023년도이다. 당신 말대로 99%가 중립이라는 것은 99퍼센트가 아무것도 하지 않는다는 말 아닌가? 진정성 없는 사과는 사과가 아니다. 거짓말쟁이의 사과가 어떻게 사과라고 생각할 수 있는가? 게다가 아직까지도 한국의 영토를 일본영토라고 거짓말하고 있고 또 다시 전쟁을 일으키려고 일본의 헌법을 바꾸기도 했다. 야만스럽고 비열한 나라가 일본이다.
영국에서 오래 사셨다고 하지만 역시 한국인이라 그런지 한국의 문화에 대한 이해가 깊은 것 같습니다. 저는 이 영상이 한국에 오는 외국인에게 매우 정확하고 적절한 정보를 전달하고 있다고 말씀드릴 수 있습니다. 외국인이 한국에 오기 전 한번 봐야 할 표준 매뉴얼 동영상으로 손색없습니다.
동의합니다 ㅎㅎ
대체로 맞지만 한국에서도 초면에 나이 물어보는거 실례인데.. 나이도 모르고 서로 존칭쓰며 일년넘게 보는 사람도 있음. .오히려 미국애가 나한데 나이 먼저 물어봐서 놀랬음
@@neyawk 동의합니다만 대부분 실례가 아니라고 생각하는 거 같네요. 이름도 물어보기 전에 나이 물어보는 거 보면 조금 한심하긴 합니다
욱일기 관련된 말은 몇몇의 한국인이 아니라 모든 한국인이라고 해줬으면…
100% agree~
Most of these customs and rules are basically applicable to most East Asian countries. South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore etc.
And Russia, in fact. As Russian, living in Europe I see how much my culture is similar to East Asian society rules.
다른 유튜브들이 한국 옛날 문화나 엉뚱한 부분을 언급 해 실소가 많이 나왔는데 ..
안나님은 공감 되는 부분을 제대로 말씀 하셨네요. 잘 정리 하셨습니다.
저도 다른 유튜버들은 좀 이상한 편견 심어주는 말들 많아서 좀 그랬는데..
이 분은 딱 적절한 정도로 잘 설명해주신거 같아요. 한국인으로서 공감
이야 이렇게 디테일하고 정확하게 외국인들에게 설명해준 영상은 처음인것 같습니다.
가끔 한국을 떠난지 오래되거나 현재 한국 상황을 잘 모르고 외국에서 오래사신분들이 달라지거나 부정확한 사실을 전달해주는 경우는 많이 봤는데
처음부터 끝까지 한국인으로서 공감가는 설명이었습니다.
특히 나마스테하는 인사같은것은 한국인으로서 이해는 하는데 한국에 대해서 잘 알지 못하는구나 이런생각을 할때가 많았거든요.
절에가서 스님앞에서는 그렇게 인사해도 된다는것정도 추가하는것은 좋을것 같습니다. 일반적으로는 안하지만 절에서는 가능하다고.
난 옛날에 저게 미국식 인사인줄 알았음.
그 손바닥 합장은 지디가 해서 그런가 갑자기 아이돌들이 그렇게 인사해서 잘못 전파된듯해요 그 인사는 진짜 별류임
Thank you for your thoughts 🙏🏻
May I ask you, if a foreigner wants to meet and talk to some locals in SK, how could that be done?
Not for romance or anything like that, but just a fun chat about life and our different cultures.
Thank you
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이건 요가학원 인사아닌가
@@Kuromee_xoxo 합장하는거는 불교식 인사라서 주로 절에서 하거나 동남아시아에서 많이 하는 인사법입니다. 한국에서는 주로 절에서는 합장하지만 보통 종교적인 장소가 아니면 합장까지 하지는 않죠.
알고리즘 덕분인지 이 영상이 떠서 봤는데, 14번까지 다 맞는말이고, 무례하지 않게끔 얘기해주시는 모습에 저도 모르게 끝까지 보고 갑니다^^
그런 영상이라면 정말 좋은 경험이었을 것 같습니다. 알고리즘은 우리에게 많은 도움을 주는 만능 솔루션이죠. 그 모습을 보면서 무례하지 않게 대화하는 것 역시 소중한 덕목이라고 생각합니다. 좋은 영상 소개해주셔서 감사합니다!
im not korean, but have travelled there and have some korean friends and what i would add to the list is if you smoke, don't walk while smoking, doesn't matter if it's a normal cigarette or a vape that doesn't smell bad, it's considered rude to smoke while walking, if you want to smoke, just find a more quiet spot on the side of the sidewalk or somewhere, stand there and smoke and just carry on when you finish!
thank you
There exist designated smoking areas. Other than them, well..
In fact, many of korean smoker also don't stick to the manner.
very important
@@이도연-v2t그래서 짜증나죠
단순히 영어를 잘하시는 수준이 아니라 말씀자체를 엄청 잘 하시네요. 한국 문화에 대한 이해도 깊으시고. 한국에 방문하는 외국인에게 메뉴얼로 보여주고 싶은 영상입니다
이렇게 영어 유창하게 해보는 게 소원임
솔직히 그냥 원어민임 ㅋㅋ
감사합니다. 한국 문화에 대한 이해와 관심이 많습니다. 외국인들이 한국을 방문할 때 도움이 되도록 도와드리고 싶습니다. 아래는 외국인들을 위한 방한 메뉴얼 영상 제안입니다.
1. 한국의 전통 음식 소개
2. 한국의 예절과 문화
3. 한국의 관광명소 소개
4. 한국어 기초 표현 배우기
5. 한국의 특별한 축제 소개
이러한 주제들을 다루며 외국인들에게 한국을 더 재미있게 경험할 수 있도록 도와주는 영상을 제작하고자 합니다. 혹시 추가로 궁금한 사항이 있으시면 언제든지 물어봐주세요. 함께 외국인들에게 한국을 소개하는데 도움이 될 것입니다.
This is a “She” not a “He”
한국문화에 대한 이해가 깊다니... 한국에서 태어난 한국인인데... 님도 한국말 잘 하네요 세종학당 출신? ㅋ
In Korea asking or demanding tips are considered illegal. Not including the vat in the written food price is also considered illegal. That is because asking to pay more than the food 'price' written in the menu is considered as a fraud. So if a Korean restaurant wants to get tips they should include the price on the menu so the customer could know the exact price they need to pay. I think this is fair. It's not like they would consider tipping rude as Japan does. They would be proud and grateful when tipped, it is just strictly banned to force a customer to pay more that the written price.
I’ve been two times in Seoul. Last time I spent almost 3 months there. Both times I had to sit in priority seats because elder people where telling me to sit down, even when I said I was fine. But they got kind of upset and I had to follow their orders. One of them speaks a bit of English and talked to me very kindly.
Tip number 16: Just do what elders tell you to do.
Yep very true. The only reason I didn't was this one time my maternal grandmother ate out with my family (parents, sister, & I). Korean parents/grandparents tend to put food on your plate for you. My grandmother had eaten a banchan that was made with almonds or walnuts which I'm pretty allergic (not anaphylactic but enough to get really severe stomachaches & itchiness in my throat). Most Koreans I have met/know say they don't understand/know about allergies since at that time allergies weren't common knowledge or a thing.
네 맞아요
연세가 많고 과도하게 친철하신 분들의 지나친 호의는 적정선에서 받아들이시는 것도 예의입니다
이건 한국의 젊은 사람들에게도 어떻게 해야할지 선택하기 어려운 부분입니다 :)
Is that a genetic thing about Koreans that they don’t have allergies? Or is it something to do with how they feed babies, like do they expose them to everything in a way that makes them not likely to become allergic?
@emmanarotzky6565 could be a combo of everything. My parents fed me nuts & had cats before having me and while my mom was pregnant. Yet, my sistwr & I are still allergic to cats, & I'm allergic to treenuts.
@@emmanarotzky6565 I know a few Koreans with allergies. My wife for example. :D From my experience Korean parents (or at least grandparents) are more strict than for example German parents, what the babies for example put in their mouth. my mother in law for example also washes and cleans everything the babies touches or if a cookie fall on the ground even on clean grass, they throw it away, while in Germany we just blow dirty of an its ready to eat again, theres also a big amount of people in Germany believe its better to have a bit contact to some bacteria to train the babies immune system.
I think the point about small talk with strangers can be modified. There are exceptions depending on the circumstances. And if you're a foreigner who's lost or has questions, I think strangers are willing to help. But if you're waiting for the next subway train and want to talk about your cat to the person standing next to you, that might not work out too well.
Just my thoughts. They all will be friendly and helpful but getting linked seems almost impossible.
I do find it a bit odd that random people just start speaking to others when closeby. Maybe because my parents were never raised with that custom but grew used to it after coming to the States, having me then my sister. It's nice in terms of hospitality but still a bit weird.
Asking for needed help would not be under the category of smalltalk.
Same principle in much of Europe.
Yea, we absolutely don't mind helping somebody out but there has to be a legitimate reason to begin talking basically.
It's better to just get on the livinginkorea subreddit or call 1330 foreigner traveler hotline if you're lost. The one and only time when I asked a Korean for help when I was lost, they yelled, "NO!!!" as loudly as they could.
Excellent tips. Most of these should be utilized in all countries, but the specific Korean culture ones were very interesting. Thank you!
As a Korean, Anna's explanation is very accurate and appropriate for the current situation.
Information that is good for foreigners planning to visit Korea to know is described neither excessively nor insufficiently.
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
And Koreans part? What difference would it make if your discriminated at every turn for being black in Korea?
@@toydigger you’ll be discriminated in South Korea no doubt ! They see themselves as some kind of Europeans …
Every single one of these rules also applies in Japan - including, probably, the one on the 'Rising Sun' flag.
It provides a balanced and clear perspective on the cultural and social norms in Korea without overwhelming the reader with unnecessary details. This can help foreigners better understand and navigate their experiences in Korea. Anna's explanation also reflects her own cultural background and perspective, which can be valuable for foreigners seeking insights from a local perspective. Overall, her description is well-reasoned and helpful for those planning to visit Korea.
Most of this should be etiquette everywhere.. It teaches respect, humbleness, mindfulness and cleanliness regarding shoes..
Exactly... and common sense. Weren't we taught that "When in Rome do as the Romans"?
That’s what I wanted to say too!
Apparently many foreigners in Korea have no common sense about these etiquette
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As a Korean American, we wear flip flops/sandals of some sort as our indoor footwear then sneakers or boots for outdoor. Many friends of mine have found it smart to take shoes off when going inside the university dorm to keep it cleaner.
욱일기에 대한 외국인들이 모르는 이야기를 궂이 넣어서 촬영해 주신 것에 감사합니다. 욱일기의 패션 사용은 아시아 인들에게 나치의 무늬를 패션에 사용하는 것과 같은 의미인데 모르는 외국인들이 많다고 들었습니다. 외국인들이 모를 수는 있지만 이런 홍보를 통해 알려야 한다고 생각합니다.
굳이
@@yonbio 알려야지 전범기인줄도 모르고 패션인줄 알고 쓰는건데..이렇게 멍청할 수가
@@띳-o3z ‘굳이’를 ‘궂이’라고 해서 맞춤법 알려준건데 무슨 소리 하는 거니?
The Rising Sun Flag can cause discomfort to people of all ages in Korea. You cannot expect hospitality in Korea if you have the rising sun flag on your bag on somewhere else
Not just Korea, that's in every part of the civilized world
@@rizkiramadhan9266Except Japan😅
@@kfx3907 yeah obvs lol
@@kfx3907 Europe too. They simply support Japan regarding this matter while they go nut with the German version.
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
A lot of these things strike me as just being courteous and respectful of others, things that I already would do subconsciously, with a couple of other tips being really good to keep in mind. Thank you☺️
Thanks for your feedback! It's great to hear that these tips align with your natural tendencies. It's always a good reminder to be mindful of our actions and how they impact those around us. Thank you for being considerate and respectful of others!
In Korea, jaywalking in places where there are not many cars is very dangerous. Because most cars drive at speed in those places.
한국인으로서 외국인들에게 약간의 설명과 알려드리는게 필요하다고 생각하던 포인드들을 일목요연하게 잘 정리하신 것 같네요
잘 하셨습니다 ^^
I agree with her sertan things should be for behind closed doors thanks 🇰🇷 many respects from 🇬🇧
Very hot women tho Many respects 🇰🇷 from 🇬🇧
As far as small talk… I’ve spent in Korea a month and even though my Korean is very basic (I’m still learning) I found that a lot of Korean people,even on public transport, started talking with me, especially elderly people. I was so surprised because everyone was saying in videos that I watched before I went there that it’s not a thing but I got very good reactions from Korean people. Surprisingly they are very sociable and easy going. I smiled at people and they smiled back and sometimes started a conversation. I’m used to hold open the doors for people walking behind me so out of habit I kept doing it in Korea too and people would smile and reciprocate holding the next door for me. Another thing that surprised me was the approach to beauty standards… I heard so much about beauty standards in Korea that I was worried how people would treat me since I have curvy figure and few extra kilograms. Again-surprisingly I got a lot of compliments and attention from men and after a month in there my self confidence skyrocketed. I genuinely didn’t expect that to happen, I even tried to diet before the trip I was so scared that I will be judged by my appearance. So I had really positive experience and I will go back for another long holidays next spring.
With regards to the sociability aspect, if you look like a foreigner, you will probably get treated very differently by Koreans. I've lived in Seoul for a year and a half now and because I'm Asian, I basically blend right in and no one tries to talk to me or treat me any differently. If you look Western, people will want to practice their English with you or in general just interact with you because they simply view you differently. It's great that you haven't had a bad experience with it so far!
In my experience, people who I rode the bus with would only start talking to me after I'd ridden with them several times or had several times where we were sitting at the same bus stop every morning.
By contrast, one time I was in an elevator with my wife (Korean) and some random American got on and asked me some questions about whatever and then we chatted for a minute or two before having to exit.
My wife believed that he was a friend of mine because we chatted on the elevator. I had never seen him before; no idea who he was.
That's because elderly people has power to ignore to be forgiven in general. Young ages can be eaily blamed for their actions so they are kind of cautious to everything but elderly people is safe from those blames. :)
I am a Korean living in Seoul, and to tell you the Korean psychology of small talk,
There are too many people on the street who want to talk to them for evangelical purposes and take them to religion. That's why I'm often worried that people will be suspicious when I ask for directions on the street
Simply put, the reason why Koreans don't give small talk to others is not to be recognized as such a suspicious person.
However, since foreigners are not familiar with this religious evangelism and do not participate on their own, Koreans will rather think of it as a more purely intentional question when foreigners talk to them and lower their psychological barriers.
Foreigners don't have to worry too much
In fact, Koreans also like to talk, and want to kindly let you know when they ask me for directions, but just don't want to be recognized as suspicious or rejected by others.
Honestly, I think Ms. Anna's experience is going to be a bit different than ours as foreigners, because, even though she lived abroad and can see how things are different, she is still Korean born and Korean by ethnicity. We are very obviously neither ethnically or nationally Korean, and in places where everyone generally looks the same, people tend to be very curious about obviously different people. I got addressed for conversation by a lot of strangers who wanted to practice their English, several middle aged+ women wanted to touch my naturally blonde hair, I had people stare into my eyes because they're naturally blue, I got catcalled, one of my female classmates poked my boob and asked if it was real, etc. I think, in a lot of ways, the fact that I'm foreign and likely have different customs led to both them and myself using the "foreigner card" to excuse things that aren't typical Korean behavior, and in the same vein, natural curiosity often overrides propriety. In no way was I offended, hurt or in any other way bothered by this, but that doesn't change that it happened.
Since drinking is a big cultural thing in Korea (I’m not talking about water), I thought it could have been helpful to include some drinking etiquettes here. For example, when an older person pours you a shot, you should hold your shot cup with two hands. When taking your shot, you generally should not face them as a sign of respect. This alone can bring acceptance from the group setting because it shows you are culturally sensitive and aware to offer respect. As a reward, they’ll give that respect back to you.
I spent 13 months in Korea in 1982-1983. When one person pours you a drink, you are expected to return the gesture. This resulted in many a drunken night and a hangover the next day.
Very good advice. As a long-term foreign resident in Korea, I can attest to the accuracy of what Anna is saying. She explains things very clearly and without judgemental or accusation. Well done.
First time to channel - just the right length -to the point with some flair
완벽
I agree... except for the cult part 🤣maybe that's exactly what they need
Oh shut up. You are probably the worst of them all... the people that like to go around crowing that they are in the know are usually the people that are most in the wrong.
do you have yellow fever?
한국인에게: 중국인이냐고 묻지 말기
일본인에개: 중국인이냐고 묻지 말기
몽골인에게: 중국인이냐고 묻지 말기
대만인에게: 절대 중국인이냐고 묻지 말기
중국인에게: 이런 이야기 안 하기
어우.. 중국인이냐고 물어보면 기분 나쁠거같넹..
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ저 저번에 가타카나보고 중국인인줄알고 중국인이냐 했더니 서버에 있던 일본인들이 발작하면서 아니라고 화내던데ㅋㅋ 개웃김
@@africa_stream아 솔찍히 일본은 반중이 우리나라보다 심한 편인데 너무하네 ㅋㅋㅋ
혐중도 적당히.
ㅋㅋㅋ 선넘네
Those rules also work in other East Asian countries! I’m from Taiwan and very sure everyone can copy & paste all the rules mentioned when visiting my hometown😀
와... 유툽이나 예능보면서 꼭 말해주고 싶었던 부분. 우린 왜 그런지 설명해 주고 싶었던 부분을. 정말 싹 다. 또 적절한 표현 쓰시면거 설명해 주시네요 👍
뭔가 나폴리탄 괴담같음
한국에서 모르는 사람이 말을 걸어온다면 눈을 마주치지 말고 무시하십시오. 그 사람은 당신에게 호의적인 사람이 아닙니다.
반가운 말씀 감사합니다. 저는 은기이고, 여기서 함께 대화를 이어가며 즐거운 시간을 보내고 싶습니다. 함께 이야기를 나누어 보시겠어요?
@@PoisonelleMisty4311 LOL
After spending more than 20 years surrounded by Koreans, I fully agree with these points. Very well explained.
Haha, I am Polish, just got back from a familly tip to Seoul where we spent 10 days. I can confrm all tips are 100% true. Locals wait for green light, even if there is no single car in sight. Shoe etiquette applies also in public places like in Suwon, Hwaseong fortress where you walk a along a city wall. There are plenty of command post or pavillons where you can enter in, but first you have to take your shoes off.
I felt very good with these rules in Korea. Personally I am not a big fan of this Amercan style of small taking to strangers and I hate poeple being excessively loud when talking or speaking on the phone in public transport. Anyway we had a great time and I would love to come back soon.
It sounds like you had a great experience in Seoul! It's always interesting to visit a different culture and see how they do things differently. It's great that you appreciated the respect for etiquette and quietness in public places. We hope you get the chance to visit again soon!
i am polish too. what is a "catcalling " she was talking about?
@@Fragi Men (or women) making sounds or shouting words to strangers about their appearance, usually in a sexual manner, like "meow, hot mama" or "come here sexy thing" or "strut your stuff".
Small talk could end up turning into a friendship or making a work connection. It's a small world if you only talk to people you already know.
@@Fragi Catcalling is when someone is saying inappropriate sexual things to you like "hey sexy" when you walk by and you don't know them.
I want to visit Korea in the near future. I also like the fact that you do not “have to” tip in restaurants, because I think our tipping culture in the US makes eating out here very annoying.
Only US are mad with tipping
@@Lucia-1414I know that, and as a US born citizen myself, our tipping culture is something that really embarrasses me. I think our tipping culture makes us seem a bit less like a developed country…
@@mbatisteI think it has to be with minimum wage and how little they get if they don’t get tips, is it 10% expected for tipping? Perhaps the hard concept to grasp was the pricing was one then paying another, very confusing. C’est la vie
Cheers
@@Lucia-1414If I am not mistaking, I think that tipping 20% or more is the new standard in restaurants in the US now. Many years ago it was 10%, just a few years ago it was 15% or 18%, and now about 20%. But I do not eat in restaurants here anymore. I only eat in restaurants if I am traveling overseas, but not expensive ones.
As an American, I hate tipping!
Very good tips ! Did go already 2 times to SK and still learned something new now. Thanks !
한국인인데 진짜 한국의 문화와 특징을 정확하게 짚어서 설명해주심 이것만 잘 지키면 한국여행하는데 아무 문제없을듯! 최고
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
주류언론 mbc kbs ytn 연합 jtbc 세뇌 세계 1위 대한민국
100sin 접종률 세계 1위 대한민국
마스크 착용율 세계 1위 대한민국
자살율 세계 1위 대한민국
명품소비 세계 1위 대한민국
Anti Indian country
한국의 문화와 특징을 이해하면 한국 여행을 더욱 즐길 수 있을 것입니다. 한국은 고도의 예절과 정중함을 중요시하는 문화를 갖고 있습니다. 경배와 인사는 깊은 머리 숙이기로 표현하며, 젊은 사람들은 어르신들에게 반드시 경의를 표합니다. 또한, 식사 시 공손하고 겸손한 태도를 유지해야 하며, 안주나 주류를 부을 때엔 상대방에게 주의를 기울이는 것이 중요합니다.
또한, 한국은 민속 공예품과 전통음식, 한복 등 다양한 문화유산을 자랑합니다. 고즈넉한 한옥마을과 석양이 아름다운 해변, 예쁜 남한산성 등 다양한 관광명소 역시 매력적입니다. 또한, 한국인은 식사를 중요시하며 나누는 문화를 갖고 있어 함께 식사를 하는 것이 인심 공고에 좋습니다.
한국인들은 산을 좋아하며 술자리나 모임을 자주 가지는 것을 선호합니다. 또한, 소주나 막걸리 등의 전통주를 즐기는 것도 한국인들의 일상적인 문화입니다. 마음을 열고 상호 이해하며 소통하는 것이 한국 여행을 더욱 풍요롭고 즐겁게 만들어 줄 것입니다. 이러한 한국의 문화와 특징을 존중하며 경험해보시면 한국 여행이 더욱 풍성하고 소중한 추억이 될 것입니다.
No small talk, no eye contact, no catcalling, keeping quiet and mindful of others…sounds like paradise to me
An introverts dream. Can't wait til I visit next year.
And no physical touch. Especially with strangers. Like in the subway they don’t use their arms even when it is moving a lot, to avoid touching people.
Like living here had been so soothing for me.
Best place for Introvert. even you don't have to go out in your house if you want. you can pay your tax in online, everything can be delivered basically.
Don’t worry South Koreans are docile and submissive and still colonized by western countries ! So do wathever you want if you are a western person ! If you are the global south I won’t encourage you to go there since South Koreans absolutely racists towards others Asians , Arabs , Africans …
as korean, the place those things happen also sounds like paradise… and i want to give it a try someday
After living in Asia for a bit, I think most of the rules you mentioned are pretty much standard. I loved my time there. I personally cherish order and respect for others.
공감하는 내용이네요^^ 한국 방문 외국인에겐 정말 좋은 조언이네요.
꼭 안지켜도 한국인들이 외국인이라 이해하는 편이지만
한국문화를 지키는 외국인을 보면 그 외국인이 더 특별히 보일거 같아요,
Many ways of proper behavior is universal not only on Korea , but in other countries as well. U might be surprised to know that when I visited Ukraine in 1990s , people were giving up seats to elderlies , people did remove shoes before entering home, etc. To say more - streets were squeaky clean and gardens were taken care by the tenants . So, the golden rule of behavior are universal. Renegades do happen.
Yes, I agree, but in Korea, those are very strict rules. If you don't follow those rules, you would be considered as an under human.
In Ukraine, we still have the same universal proper behavior. Especially about shoes in the house. It would be extremely impolite if you won't take off your shoes in somebody's house.
Maybe I misunderstood, but it sounded from the video like nobody other than the elderly sit in those designated seats, even if the train is almost empty, and there are no elderly people in sight. Kind of how she said people don’t jaywalk, even if it is 5 in the morning and not a car is in sight anywhere on the roads.
@@JaySpartinaztecfitz You don't seem to be a native English speaker. How are you from anywhere in America?
"U might be surprised to know that when I visited Ukraine in 1990s , people were giving up seats to elderlies , people did remove shoes before entering home"
What rude country do you come from if you find this surprising ??
My comment will drain in the vast ocean of comments, but anyway: Thanks for the tips. I'm currently in Seoul for a week now and I've done my research beforehand, but your video is the perfect video to show to someone travelling to South Korea. Great video!
It is true that Korea is more conservative than Europe or America, but as mentioned in the video, it is very tolerant towards foreigners. Beyond being tolerant, some might expect a free and open mindset from foreigners. Things like hugging when meeting or small talk with strangers are awkward among Koreans, but there are many people who think it's okay with foreigners.
agreed ! went to the office for my first at work today, so I bowed but surprisingly my HR manager straight up hugged me. It felt weird because I know it is not something they usually do, but I was pleasantly surprised !
yeap! I love hugging so much, though I’m Korean!
이게 진짜 한국인들의 생각이지
대신에 외국인이 한국식 예절을 잘 지킨다면 누구나 그를 명예 국민으로 인정해줄 것임
Thank you for asking for consent before hugging.
Tolerant against white, for Korean people admire white, but very bad if you're black.
I’m currently learning Korean and I am planning on visiting next year so thank you for this!
Did you eventually visit Korea, cause I want to
Thank you for this!
I am staying in Korea for a few months. Some littler things I still didn't know after being here a week! Thank you again
Fun fact: in Korea people can't cross pedestrian lines when the light is red but motorbike delivery guys can do litterally whatever the hell they want.
ㅋㅋㅋ 맞아요!
😂🤣
True
딸배들이 문제여ㅋㅋㅋ
@@___JJuiceKikiㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
One more thing to add as a Korean as well. I’d like to point out that you should be careful when portraying other people on camera if their faces are shot closely. It’s actually a lawsuit material in here for portrait rights. Do ask for permission if you’re filming or even taking a simple pic when Korean people are inside your frame. It does include street vendors or service employees in whereever. It’s not polite and Korean ppl could find it offensive especially when you choose to upload the thing online. If you need to use it online, you want to blur their faces.
이거 진짜 좋은 지적인것 같아요. 미국의 경우에는 이런 부분이 문제가 되지 않는다고 허더라구요. 그래서 최소한 미국인일 경우 잘 모르고 미국에서 하던것 처럼 무분별하게 사람들 촬영할 수 있을것 같아요.
Thank you for adding this important point about respecting people's privacy and portrait rights in Korea. It's always best to ask for permission before taking photos or videos of individuals, especially when their faces are visible. Respecting people's privacy is important in any culture, and it's important to be aware of and adhere to local laws and customs when documenting your experiences in a foreign country.
I wanna ask about giving and receiving with both hands is it only a formal way or everytime thing
Everytime. Convenience store whatever.
Great information Ms. Anna , thank you!😊
An interesting point on the small talk i experienced while staying in Korea for 2 months was that younger people (teens and 20s-40s) would not make small talk with me. But little kids and middle-aged to elderly were very open to small talk with me. Especially when I was hiking or at baseball games. I met some of the friendliest sociable people in those settings. Also people in Busan were far more likely to have small talk with me than up in Seoul.
Absolutely agree with this, as an expat living in Busan~^^
@@tuscanyhealy3020 부산사람들 성격이 활발함ㅋ
Plus a lot of ppl jaywalks in Busan, Even in big roads
@@asianthundergod1612 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 맞아
I'm seoulian but i agree that people in Busan are much more outgoing than us ㅋㅋㅋㅋ We're are more... individualistic. It's like NY(Seoul) - LA (Busan).
Thank you for sharing this advice!. I’m traveling to South Korea this month and I needed to understand Korean etiquette.
I learn some korean through listening to kpop and watching kdrama
6:51 That photo of the American foreign minister. OMG~! lmao....
Yes Lurch is a total arrogant tool.
한국문화는 이렇다는거 얘기해주시는 분들중 가장 현실적으로 말씀해주시네요! 좋은 내용이라 좋아요 눌렀어요!
Rising sun flag symbol in Korea means like you're walking with Nazi symbol t-shirts in France.
Just returned from a week in Seoul, and i would add one more bit of advice: eat well! Our family experienced great reactions from Koreans when we showed enthusiasm for Korean food, a willingness to try their recommendations, and made a good effort to finish what we ordered and keep the table tidy. I think Koreans maybe don't expect foreigners to always appreciate the food, especially things with strong flavors like kimchi, but we always got a great reaction when we showed up humble, willing to eat the food the way it's intended, and able to use chopsticks with some skill.
Loved the video.
Visiting Korea is on my bucket list. My fear is, not knowing enough traditions/culture and appearing rude, as I was born in Korea, but adopted and grew up in the States.
I’m trying to teach myself Korean but I’m not using enough resources to know the difference between honorific and casual language. I just use duolingo right now.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you 😊
To learn Korean through Duolingo I find extremely hard. I struggle mostly with the alphabet and the pronunciation.
I found a girl called "Hailey" a native Korean speaker helpful, but you should also look around for other sources on RUclips. Another one is called "Learn Korean Live" and another one "seemile Korean".
There was this one channel i forgot the name of but he’s a foreigner who has spoken Korean for 13 years and he posts learning videos (I suggest him bc his first language is English so he knows the parts where it becomes hard for non natives)
@@arissamazumder if you’re thinking of Go Billy, I taught myself Hangul from his videos. He’s amazing! Thx
@@XOut4This yes I am lol and I agree he is so good!
@user-lt7wr8oo3w that’s not how languages work
Thank you for this video! I'm American and wish to conform to my host nation's customs while there. I never wish to upset anyone by ignoring the customs of their nation. I also read books about the histories of nations I visit to better understand their cultural norms. My Dad always told me to show respect to expect respect - and he was right! Thank you again.😊
I like your last sentence.. to show respect to expect respect. I think that's basic human education 👍
Before you mentioned your speech, I was impressice at you smooth posh'ish/cockney slang 🤗 I'm chuffed! 👏👏
I read many comments below. Many foreign people who experienced Korea said they had small talks with Korean strangers. That's absolutely becase you're from overseas. Koreans are much nicer and generous and have interests in foreigners. So they like starting conversation with them. Most Koreans do not start conversations with Korean strangers.
as a Korean, i second this. people are generally much warmer and open to small talk when it comes to foreigners. they're very curious. i never have had small talk initiated by any of my fellow Koreans.
That’s exactly right. It’s not normal to talk to someone you don’t know, and people who do it are considered weirdos. But if you’re a foreigner, and thus a curiosity, people might test their English on you, or they this thing they heard about called “small talk.” Still it almost never happens, in my experience.
누나 영상으로 매일 영어 공부합니다 ㄷㄷ 좋은 표현이 굉장히 많네요
누군가에겐 한국에 대한 공부가, 누군가에겐 영어 공부되는 중 ㅋㅋ 채널 더 커졌으면 좋겠다
고마워영 ㅎㅎ
Recently, the problem of some foreign men visiting Korea to satisfy their sexual desires, sexually harassing Korean women, and forcibly taking drunk women to hotels has increased. Korean men are angry at such behavior, and fights often break out with foreign men who cause trouble, and I have seen many foreign men get hurt. I want foreigners who visit my country to have a fun and happy trip, but if you want to have such a trip, you must know how to respect the etiquette of that country.
Just started a 3 month work visit and was worried I might offend someone here without proper etiquette!! Thanks for the points.. really helpful to know.
As a Korean, at the rural area in Korea, small talk is usually fine, can be everyday affairs. because this is just depends on high density population.
Seoul population density is 7~8 times than Newyork. so small talk in Seoul area is somewat tiresome for everybody.
Even in Busan small talk happens quite often. People might not know that Seoul and other parts of Korea aresomewhat different. But my impression is that foreigners usually think Seoul = Korea.
@@iigel352 Veo lo que sucede,Seul es una gran ciudad y como toda gran ciudad su gente corre de un lado al otro sin mirarse.Pero en lugares más pequeños la gente es distinta.Pienso viajar y no me gustaría no poder conversar con la gente,como puedo conocer lo que es el país solo mirando las montañas o los ríos,un país es su gente a mi modo de ver.
All of these things sound like any person should follow in any country as a sign of being civilized.
Planning to visit Korea in a years time and all this content is really useful, doing loads of research on the lifestyle, culture and how to ensure I remain respectful of the Korean people and cultures while exploring the country 😊
The lack of small talk and like greeting or smiling at strangers for example in elevators to acknowledge them was really the hardest thing for me, it felt so cold and like everyone is just living in their own bubble compared to western countries where you can just randomly start a conversation with someone and get to know them. Another thing is like not apologising when bumping into someone, that really felt weird at the beginning.
**Compared to the the USA** you mean, Lots of other countries don’t like random small talk to strangers like Americans. Germans, Scandinavians particularly don’t like it.
@@hblock8361 Yes, actually not being forced into eye contact or small talk with strangers sounds like a dream to me as a german. :D
I am half german, I don’t think that is true everywhere. And half french, where it is also not uncommon I think.
I really understand what you wrote. I felt the same way unfortunately.... but I had a lot of fun anyway :)
@@shakedfridkin Yeah it was still fun :) And not everyone was like this, but it’s still common.
내용이 간결하면서도 명확해서 좋아요^^
The small talk tip does not necessarily apply to foreigners. Many people approach you on purpose as they want to practice their English or even show off their English language skills in front of their friends..I've lived in Korea for a few years now and have experienced that quite a few times
Good to know. I generally like small talk to get to know new people and make new friends. Breaking the ice is often a hard thing, but can lead to some lasting friendships or at least a wonderful tale to go home and tell your family about a person you met.
Rising sun flag thing is really informative cause many of tourists don't know it and they just randomly walking around streets getting attention without knowing this can be rude and provoking sign to Koreans. People here wouldn't be extremely violent about it especially when you are just a clueless foreigner but if they notice the flag, they won't be necessarily nice to you. It's good to you to learn basic things like culture, how to say Hi, Thank you in local language before you visit some foreign countries.
By educating yourself about cultural symbols and customs before traveling, you can show respect for the local people and avoid unintentionally causing offense. Taking the time to learn about the history and significance of symbols like the rising sun flag can help you navigate unfamiliar environments with sensitivity and awareness. Remember that cultural norms and meanings can vary significantly from country to country, so being informed and respectful can enhance your interactions and experiences while traveling.
These are really good tips! You really got down to some important points. I'm a Westerner, but I do believe that at least the majority of those things lead to a better society. Of course, our societies are falling apart, but I hope that somehow, our cultures eventually start to move in that direction rather than the other way around (which I fear).
I'm a Korean living in US now. Anna summarized essential etiquette very well for non-Koreans. Good job!
Why Koreans like to discriminate black people visiting the country?
To other foreigners: When on the subway and someone bumps or runs into you and they say nothing ( like excuse me or sorry) do NOT take it personal. I mean you don't want to go plowing people but the occasional bump or shoulder rub in crowds doesn't illicit comments they aren't being rude that's hard for some foreigners to grasp or not get offended about.
A very interesting, educative, curious and informative vid. Thanks, Anna; greetings from Spain!
한국인으로서 얘기하자면 틀린말이 하나도 없고 구구절절 맞는말임. 내 입장에선 당연하다고 생각했던것들이 외국인들 눈에 이상하게 보일 수 있다는걸 알게됐음. 구독하고 갑니다❤
To add to number 13 as a Korean, Koreans think that the Rising Sun Flag is like a Nazi flag to Europeans. Just as the Nazis were the German flag of World War II, the Rising Sun Flag was the Japanese flag of World War II, and the people of Korea, which was a Japanese colony, hated it. Just as you don't take Nazi-style accessories when you travel to Europe, I think it's polite to Korea not to bring the shape of the Rising Sun Flag when you travel to Korea.
The first thing we noticed, was the No talking on public transport. In Melbourne (Australia) we chat on public transport. About where we went or where we are going. It’s rude to play on your phone when with friends. When sitting alone we do that. Some passengers will start a conversation with you. That was the only thing that was really different. Generally, we are similar. We don’t J-walk at lights. Some do. We walk further along the road and then cross. Thank you for sharing.
Can’t wait to go back to SK. Love it there.
One thing that caught me by surprised was actually the cult recruiting! A couple of years ago (pre-pandemic), I went to Korea with my friend and we were just walking around the streets of Gangnam when a group of young adults came up to us and greeted us nicely. They told us that they were having a "cultural experience" at a nearby "tuition centre" and wanted us to join. Me being the very curious and naive student at the time, decided to tag along. We followed them to a slightly older building and went up the lift. By this time my friend and I were slightly hesitant and worried. Then we were brought into a room to have like a small "introduction" session with some other people. Afterwards they brought us to a different room and there was this prayer/offering shrine inside the room and they wanted us to pray there. At that point we just immediately ran out, took our shoes and even went into the lift barefooted. Went straight out and immediately took the train and left the area. While on the ride back we decided to google some more information as to what that whole experience was and at first I thought it was just some sort of scam but after a few more searches, it really was an actual cult recruitment.
It really was a big lesson to learn that day and I hope other people traveling to Korea would be wary of that too. Apart from that incident, I had a really great time in the country!
맙소사😅 아직도 이런 집단이 존재하는군요 ㅋㅋ
Not only cults, people from some reformed Christian denominations use that kind of approach to recruit new members in Korea. I thought it would be only the Mor. and the Je.Wit. but other churches too. It must be a thing of religions created in the USA 😅
There used to be a culture of small talk in Korea, but I think it disappeared because of the cult. They disguised their purpose by saying "I'm lost" and "I'm on a trip." in long time. Today, Koreans are unconditionally wary of strangers who have small talk.
That includes foreigners as well. (Mormonism)
Therefore, please understand if Koreans run away without responding to small talk.
@zoeful - That's a deceitful approach which give Azians a bad reputation. It's like tricking someone.
To be honest I would have just gone along with it for fun and to see what will happen especially if i was with a friend lol
This is absolutely fascinating and insightful. I know many international Koreans (in overseas countries) as well as having lived in South Korea for many years in the 2000's. I wonder Anna if you would also make a video aimed at Korean people who want to live abroad in countries like US/UK as you have been through that experience yourself. Now in modern South Korea, many young people speak excellent English and travel/work around the world so a video like this would be so useful in terms of cultural differences/etiquette and so on.
한국오는 비행기에 틀어드리면 좋겠네요 언니 완벽해...b
이런행동들은 배려를 중요시하는 한국 의 마인드 때문일것같습니다,
내 행동이 자유를 넘어서 타인에게 피해가 되게 하지 않는다는 생각을하시면 쉬우실거같아요,
신발에 뭍은 흙이 의자에 뭍으면 타인이 앉으면 엉덩이에 뭍기때문이고,
공공장소에서 떠들면 좁은공간에서 피하지못하고 계속 들어야하는사람들에게 피해를주죠. .
술을 밤새마셔도 되지만 가정집이있는 주택가주변에서 술에 취해 소리를 지르거나하면 안됩니다. 잠을 깨우니까요^^
무단횡단은 아이들이있으면 특히나 조심합니다. 어른들의행동을 아이들이 한번만 보더라도 배워 따라하므로 아이들만 있을때 위험할수있기 때문에 어른들은 주변 아이들의 눈을 늘 신경씁니다.
담배도 아이들이 있으면 대부분의 어른들은 피우지않습니다.
지하철에서 자리가나면 어린이,노약자분들을 먼저 위해주시는 경우가많습니다(건강한 사람이 앉으면 뭐라고는 안하지만 마음으로 일어나라고 레이저빔을 쏩니다ㅋㅋ)
길을 물어보면 대부분 잘 가르쳐 줄 것이고 목적지 코앞까지 데려다주는 경우도 있을겁니다. 무엇인가 바라지않고 그냥 그게 마음이 편해서 하는일입니다.
니가 라는 말을 많이합니다. 니가는 너가 라는뜻이고 흑인을 비하하는 단어가 아닙니다ㅜㅜ(사투리)
외국인을 보면 호기심이있지만 영어를 잘 못해서 눈을피하고 도망가는사람도 많습니다. 싫어서 그런거 아니니 상처받지 마세요.
친구들이 생기면 사소한것도 잘물어봅니다. 가족구성원, 하는일, 밥은 먹었는지, 맛있었는지, 몇살인지,
거의 엄마수준으로 물어봅니다.
미안해요 원래그래요. 사생활침해 하려는게 아니고 부족한거있으면 챙겨주려고 그러는 마음입니다..
말하기싫다고 하시면 엄청 미안해하면서 그만물어볼거에요ㅋㅋㅋ
분실사고등 문제발견시 112에신고하시면 경찰관이 출동하고
통역전화등을 이용하여 도움을 받으실수 있어요. 한국경찰은 돈을 받고 이런거 없습니다.
크게다치신경우나 갑자기 움직일수없을 만큼 아프신경우 119로 전화하시면 구급대원이 병원으로 데려갑니다.
한국인들 처음에는 무뚝뚝한데 부끄러워서 그래요, 한두마디 섞으면 하루종일 농담던지면서 서로 웃기려고 합니다.ㅎㅎ
복잡해보이지만 외국의 문화를 한국인들은 잘알고있어서 어느정도는 감안해주니 큰걱정마세요,
실수를 자꾸 하면 엄마같은 어떤 한국인이 알려줄거에요ㅋㅋ
좋은 한국인도 많지만 이상한 한국인도
분명 있습니다. 짐잘챙기시고 지갑도 핸드폰도 잘 챙기세요~ 갑자기 처음 만난 사람을 따라 건물로 들어가고 하는행동은 한국인도 안합니다. 으슥한 밤길은 여성 혼자다니시지 않구요, 여기도 범죄자가 있긴하니깐요^^
심심해서 써봤는데 길어졌네요~
한국에서 기억에 남는 즐거운 여행되시길 바랍니다~!
I think that taking off your shoes when entering the house should be a normal thing in any country, for the simple reason of maintaining a cleaner and more hygienic environment inside the house.
Thank you for all the information. We are travelling to Korea in spring 2024. We are Canadian and my husband talks to everyone so I will have to tell him to just speak with me, could be a challenge.
In Russia also NOT ok to go in shoes inside your home. And we also don't hug each other after first meeting.
Hug on the first meeting? That would be an invasion.
In my travels around SK this year, it seemed uncommon to hold the door for people. It took a while to get used to, but I wound up liking this way more. I would still hold the door if it looked like an unsuspecting fellow foreigner, though... Also, I'm used to giving up my seat in public transport (Boston/NYC area) if I see someone who might need it more than me--someone older, maybe someone with a lot of bags, or kids. I didn't really notice a lot of people doing that on the subway or the buses in Korea, but people (especially older koreans) were always grateful when I did. Be a humble foreigner and sponge all the new information to be more polite to those around you while staying safe at the same time. Happy travels!
So true. I just got back from SK and Japan and the door thing annoyed me so much. Almost got hit in the face by one because I forgot that it wasnt a thing there, people dont even look behind to see if there's anyone they just go through and let it go. By the last couple of days I had semi adjusted and started doing the same but definitely the first time I walked through a door and just let it go not looking behind I felt so guilty since I wasnt used to it. I also noticed the same with trains. People dont vacate their seat for anyone. Saw some elderly when I was standing and noticed that no one even looked up at them let alone getting up so they could sit. Just different customs and habbits and I just had to remind myself that during my 3 weeks in SK before I moved on to Japan.
Thank you for the advice my friend when I visit Japan or Korea. Being on your best behavior is very important to avoid bad consequences 😊🙏🏾
Following the road rules as a pedestrian on the streets is more important in Asia bc cars are always first over people. In the west our road rules are no matter what a pedestrian on the road has right of way… in Asia no one gives you right of way, following the road rules is more important bc many times a car won’t stop for you.
Coming back to the US after three years in Korea I had to re-train myself to only use one hand when giving something to someone.
While teaching in Korea I didn’t really enforce my students using two hands to give things. If they were being really rude or careless when giving something to me, though, then I’d make them do it again, nicely, with two hands.
Also! Some Koreans do, in fact, hug. I was told they do not, and was surprised when Korean friends tried to hug me. So, I guess, don't try to hug them, but don't be surprised if they hug you.
Are you happy living in the U.S. again and would you like to comeback to Korea for work and pleasure again?
@@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 I had a Korean coworker here in Canada who left Korea because she found the work culture there too intense (crazy overtime expectations without pay).
I think this is more of a ‘hug when first meeting’ rule rather than a ‘no hugs at all’ thing. Some Westerners do hug when they first meet you
@@person35790 Sometimes people are unsure whether to hug or not, and sometimes they say so: "Do we hug? Yes? No? Half hug it is, then, ha ha".
I have tried being unsure when and how to greet-kiss in Brazil and got used to feeling whether they pulled my hand forward for two or three kisses. And then to be ready to turn my head if a man tried to kiss me on the mouth, which does happen and is not the custom.
There are similar rules in Russia. Here, too, it is customary to give way to older and pregnant women, you can not put your feet on the seats in public transport. We also wear slippers at home, or even without them. There are also rules about red lights and silence on public transport, but not everyone follows them, unfortunately. But we like to hug when we become friends and leave tips. Thanks for the video! It is interesting to know about the traditions and rules of other countries.
Honestly that sounds exactly like advise for Taiwan. Interesting !
I have been in South Korea for more than 3 years as a foreigner, I found your tips respectful and useful, great video! :)
As a New Yorker living in Busan for 10 years, I can say these are really good points! Thanks for making this video! You could also mention these:
1) Using banmal inappropriately
2) Pouring your own drink/looking away when drinking alcohol
3) Escalator etiquette (staying still on right/passing on left)
As a native french, tbh most of these rules could apply over here as well, like most people would say "get a room" to anyone who is groping each other/making out lol
Just got back from SK literally hours ago (lay over). It was a dream of mine to visit and I was left very disappointed. My daughter and I began the first leg of our 18 day trip in SK, and were stared at and people were really all about themselves- we struggled in so many ways despite knowing basic words and frequently asked for help. We struggled so much, we decided to cut our trip early and went to Tokyo.
18 days 2 long haha You could have done 6 days korea 6 days japan That is perfect schedule 4 me hehe
How was the real Korea different from what you imagined it to be?
sometimes "all about themselves" is actually shyness? but i wouldn't be able to have anything of value to say since when i went there, i'm sure it was obvious i was American but i looked like everyone so i didn't get stared at eg, a lot of Koreans, I heard, are really shy about speaking in English or even trying to speak in English.
@@szewei85 it doesnt sound like they stayed 18 days, anyway not sure what was funny?
@@sc33h3o3 its an Asian specialty no freaking engrish haha no such problem for Singapore the only western driven country in Asia hoho
In South Korea, younger generations already enough understood Western people's awkward behaviors like what she said. Because most of them don't know Korea's national law system or social vibes. Thus, Korean citizens won't show their negative feelings for foreigners, generally speaking. Probably it wouldn't become a big problem in Korean society, to be honest.
But if some foreigners would like to transform Korea's racial minds into their national ways in traditional habits or religions, it would become a very controversial & complicated thing in Korea. Not to mention, South Korea is a nation-state, single-race nation, country of Confucianism what we call. Unfortunately, most Korean citizens don't have a positive sight of illegal Chinese residents who'd like to get jobs and Islamic people who want to transform South Korea into a Muslim -style country.
If some foreigners can't have the confidence to follow the famous word "When in Rome, do as Romans do" shouldn't stay in South Korea. In general, South Koreans are good people but if people from overseas want to invade the racial sovereignty of Koreans, they would become cold vigilantes soon. That's Korea's average social vibes recently.
Koreans and Japanese are low key racists, to your face they are very nice and are happy to take your money, but they are happy when you get on your plane and leave. Of course, not everyone but most I assure you. Even with modern travel both are still somewhat isolated counties where everyone looks the same and shares the same values and culture.
agreed
너무 잘 설명해주심👍
Ive heard that eating while you're walking is also frowned upon. And that it's recommended to turn your face away from an older person while you're dinking alcohol (each time you take a drink.) And avoid using the colour red when writing someone's name.
쪽집게 요약본이네요! 그 어떤 요약본보다 알찬 내용입니다^^
Awesome information. Having lived in Korea for six years I totally agree with what this young lady is saying. I have a great deal of respect for Korea! I have many very good friends in Korea after 30 years. Hey Guys!
1.Racism in Korea is common in work place and like market
2. Korean dont follow the traffic rules in province or village area and specially in city bikers dont follow the traffic rules
Wow! This is a great video.
I am glad that I found out what the rising sun flag means from reading the comments. The hakenkreuz and nazi stuff is very deeply offensive to me and I would never want to wear something that means the same thing to someone else. Thanks everyone for sharing this important information! I am just wanting to be super respectful and knowledgeable about this! ❤️
I think the arms of the symbol go in other direction. It’s a different symbol??
1.제발 “나마시테‘ 는 하면 안됨 - 오히려 이 외국인이 한국에 대해 전혀 무관심하거나 모르는군 - 씁쓸 ㅠ. - 이렇게 생각됨
2.그리고 한국은 종교국가가 아니기때문에 사찰등에 방문시, 옷차림에는 전혀 신경쓸 필요가 없음
3. 한국인들도 속으로는 외국인들과 친해지고 싶은 사람들이 대다수임. 겉으로 창피해서 숨기는 것이니 무담없이 말걸어주면 기뻐할거예요 ㅎ 심지어 나이든 사람들도..
your accent rocks! a Korean/UK mix. Awesome!