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In France we don't care if people blow their nose. (Except while eating, you have to be super discreet and quiet) It's even better that way because sniffing all the time is super annoying and almost considered rude. Also, you're supposed to blow your nose because sniffing too much is armful for your sinuses 🤔
Yes! Sniffing is much more disgusting than blowing your nose
I would say it's the same in the US. Blowing your nose near others is OK, but not right in front of them, and not at the table. Sniffing is considered rude.
Yes, people in the west tend to blow their noses (except Mexico, for example) and think that sniffing is rude.
But medical research actually suggests not to blow our noses: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nose-blowing#Health_effects
The pressures built by nose-blowing are up to ten times higher than sniffing and most of the bacteria-infested mucus/snot doesn't leave the nose but gets pushed deeper into the sinuses *shrugs*
@@michaelforster5379 .. who blow their nose to the point of hurting themselves ? 😶 It's so uncomfortable to be sniffing all the time :0 I could never.
@@Mifloue Bon soir:) The study measured a typical, average nose-blow where we don't feel pain. And if you pinch your nostrils the pressure gets even higher. But the rare-ish nosebleed is the minor issue, of course.
The bacteria in our warm and wet sinuses are a bigger one, though.
Another thing they could've included is slurping/eating noisily. Koreans do that e.g. when eating hot noodle soup to avoid burning your tongue and it's very normal when eating in company. I think in most other countries it's considered bad table manners. (Give it a try when you're alone tho, it works! 😉)
I think making sound while eating or slurping noodles mean the food is tasty or delicious for them. They do this especially on restaurants for the owner or cook to know that they are satisfied.
Making sounds like slurping means that the food is very delicious. It is like a way to compliment the chef/cook. Most asians do that.
Exactly in my country slurping while eating noodles or drinking tea is considered as bad manners
yeah that right. especially in india.
In Europe is bad maners too. When the soup is too hot you can blow air while it's still in the spoon.
I really wish somebody would bring on a Korean anthropologist or historian to tell us why the upper part of a woman's body is taboo in public, but not the bottom. I mean, it doesn't make a lot of sense because the short-shorts lead directly to your reproductive area, whereas revealing tops only show the passive or secondary sex characteristics. The fact that many East Asian women are not voluptuous makes this taboo even more confusing. Looking forward to some serious enlightenment. Thanks 😊
I've always thought the same thing. Short shorts, skirts, dresses can expose your booty and lady parts.... Isn't that more scandalous? I'd love to get their opinion on that.
The only possible explanation I can think of is the noticeable change in chest size when someone transitions from a teenager to an adult. There's the start of ovulation during puberty too but it's not physically noticeable - well at least not as much as breasts growing.
Could be why? idk but showing collarbone being a taboo has truly made me lost, unless its to do with the obvious appeal in them, so maybe the older generation didn't find butts appealing? ah so many assumptions lol
this part always confused the hell out of me especially when watching k-pop like 10 years ago.
Typically SE Asians have shorter legs but longer/elongated thighs so I think it might be something of a overcompensation? If more of the legs are exposed it'll make them appear longer? Just a stupid guess and I'm not sure why tops are taboo though
@Steve Wolcott which country is that? I wanna move there :)))
What I noticed is that Koreans have a really different sense of personal space than western people. For example when waiting for the traffic light Korean people often times stand really close to me even though there would be plenty of space available, but they don't even seem to notice. Or when passing by on the sidewalk people don't really mind getting really close to me while foreigners would often times make an effort to go around me.
We definitely put a lot of emphasis on freedom and personal space. Just like bumping into people is seen as extremely rude. Being too close to others might be seen as threatening behavior, especially if they are strangers. You can also see it when comparing people that prefer living in a personal home with small to big terrain vs people that love apartments or condos.
I don't know why but some koreans are racist against indians.... Its because of media..
They think that India is poor country and we don't have any hygiene habit and lot....
But they dont know the majority of Indian population consists of rich and middle class... Some of the % is only poor... And eating with hands is our tradition.. We always wash our hands before and after eating so i don't think it has any problem with hygiene....
The major fact is indian foods can only be eaten with hands... If anyone has eaten indian food then they will understand... We depends on wheat more so it needs hand to tear and eat the food
I think it’s bc korea is a smalllllll country. There isn’t a lot of space to begin with
I think this is because Korea is so densely populated. It's very common to bump into people in the crowded streets and subway, so they don't really think about personal space in THAT sense. That being said, there is a difference between this and intentional touching, like hugging or holding hands... which is seen as very intimate.
@@workofivory laughs in taiwan
I think a big one is table manners too, in korea they seem to encourage loudly enjoying the food/ dont worry about closing their mouths?
Its almost the exact opposite in england, its considered really rude to be a noisy eater
But then I see in korea its praised as "eating deliciously"?
Yes, slurping noodles in the US would be considered rude, but I think it’s kinda cute when I see Koreans do it. Also, I’ve seen Koreans put very large bites of food in their mouths, particularly when they wrap some food in a lettuce or other leaf and stuff the whole thing in their mouth. That would be considered rude here in the US, especially in public.
The same is true in Germany. The times when you were allowed to slurp and smack your lips are over. 🧐
In Portugal, many do not care. Then the other person eats louder. 🤷
It’s very rude here in America too. I absolute can’t not stand it. I have a physical reaction to it and it makes me want to scream.
It's mostly to avoid burning your tongue when eating super hot soup/ramen. Try slurping your ramen next time when you're alone, you'll see why;)
@@notlance1 the large bite thing scares me more than it offends me 😬 Like, how do they not choke????
Pro tip: Don't brush your teeth immediately after eating. Instead wait about half an hour, otherwise you're actually harming your teeth.
Thankyou, I have recently become conscious about my oral health.
That's mostly the case when you eat something acidic. It applied if you drink soft drinks like cola also. Best thing to do is drink some water or rinse your mouth
Not only that
Some proteins already get digested in the mouth, so you'd eliminate some of those as well
Yes! Eating food (especially acidic) and then brushing ur teeth will start removing the enamel layer of your tooth, and it gets "soft" while eating.
Woah really ? It's like some people thought that if you didn't brush your teeth after eating immediately your not teady Nor clean
For me what I find weird is how couples can fight publically and be shouting at the top of their lungs ( usually it's not anything too serious). Here you do it behind closed doors cause people don't want others knowing their business
That's just people who love drama. I remember going drinking with a friend and his friends plus brother. The brother would make a big thing about how he almost beat some guy up at a bar but didn't because he was his friend's brother. You'd think that'd be it but no, kept saying over and over how the guys brother deserved a beating but he held back. All the while trying to look impressive. Cringe moment for sure.
@@paco100x you’re not talking about the same thing as the person who posted this comment. You’re talking about a boorish braggadocio. That is not at all the same.
Heejae: “Because I can’t lose.” [at about 57 seconds] No, she’s not Korean at all!
This girl just makes me smile.
I don't mind the toothbrush thing, especially nowadays where dentists recommend brushing after every meal, they even sell single use disposable toothbrushes at the store
Even many people start their day without brushing their teeth also
Thought you were suppose to wait like half an hour or so after eating before brushing so you don't cause issues with the enamel on your teeth.
Knowledgeable dentists do NOT recommend brushing after every meal. NEVER EVER brush right after eating.
That's when your mouth is at its most acidic and the enamel of your teeth is at its most sensitive to damage. Brush damage on enamel is real, folks. You're supposed to drink water or rinse your mouth. Perhaps use a toothpick, and/or floss.
In Sweden and most other countries, the recommendation is to wait AT LEAST 30 minutes after a meal BEFORE brushing your teeth, and to brush twice in a day: once in the morning, preferably at least half an hour before breakfast as well (so that you benefit optimally from the fluoride, + because you don't wanna start your day by feeding the cavity-forming bacteria that has built up in your mouth overnight!), and once before sleep. Thrice, at most.
Flossing is to be done before teeth-brushing, to disrupt bacterial, dental plaque-forming film + improve fluoride/toothpaste access to enamel.
If you only floss once daily, then doing it before brushing your teeth for sleep is the most optimal choice of all (as this is when you have the most food bits & gunk stuck between your teeth that is being feasted on by the oral microflora).
@@AylaMarianna thanks for your reply to this. I wanted to leave a comment saying the same thing - don't brush immediately after eating.
@@AylaMarianna This sounds waaaayyyyy more reasonable! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏽😊
"Eating with the mouth open" should be on this list -_-
A big no in Germany.
@@Chita-Maria_Borges Not only there, but many parts of the world making sound while eating isn't accepted well
I was actually thinking about the dress thing today, I always feel in other countries if you wear jeans u can get away with practically nothing on top
But wearing a tee shirt with booty shorts is still considered too revealing in comparison, and skirts even more so
Just an interesting culture divide on how we see bodies, I guess?
I wonder if different body types affected that difference.
@@FuryOfCalderon probably
i know when i was in school that i couldn't get away with wearing skirts because of my butt that other girls who didn't really have curves got away with wearing
i even measured it to make sure it was within dress code guidelines but i always got stopped by the vice princple trying to measure the skirt and she even made me late for class (and ave me no exuse) because she measured it when it was perfectly fine
i oculd get away with just about any shirt though
(i live in america)
@@nightfrost1891 Hey, how you doin' ;) ?
jk, that's interesting.
Yeah, I remember AOA’s music video from a few years back when the original version of the video was quickly taken down after some people thought they saw at one scene a couple of pixel rows’ worth of underboob below one of the members’ top. Or it could have been a shadow of the top, but since some people thought it was underboob, the situation was handled as such. The frames in question had to be photoshopped to stretch the top to reach a little lower before the video was put back on. Now, I’ve seen the original version - what goes to internet will stay on the internet - and there really was nothing to see (except that some logos were now also blurred, which they apparently had missed with the first version). I couldn’t have imagined anyone would notice nor care even if some more had been shown, especially when it was a beach setting. Instead I would have imagined that another scene on the same video, where the girls were essentially twerking in booty shorts, would have more likely raised some brows. But apparently not so much among people for whom the videos are accommodated. The whole (non-)incident seemed just absurd. But I guess that’s what cultural differences are about: what is a big deal to some is nothing to some others, and vice versa.
@Kelsey Mattison by other countries you mean western countries because the case is very different in the rest of the world.
That short skirt thing is something I found weird at first. When I first started watching Asian Dramas (and Kdramas in particular) and I saw women going to work in short skirts or tiny shorts, I was really surprised, especially when their shirts were soooooo conservative!
I almost felt like from the waist down they were ready to go clubbing, and from the waist up, ready to go to church! 🧐🤷♀️😱😏
Of all the things they mention, they leave the most important one.
Seniority! Why do koreans have to be "polite" to a person who is atleast 1yr older?
Because in other countries, we don't really do that or maybe 10yrs gap and more can do but 1yr no way.
Just adding to this, as an American, it's foreign to me to see Koreans bond and become friends just because they are the same age. It seems like part of the hierarchy culture makes them look at older and younger people a certain way (like a older and younger sibling) where as someone their age is free of those so there's less pressure, awkwardness and they can be themselves freely. In the West that doesn't really exist.
It's because of confucius beliefs, they are deeply rooted in their history and culture.
Age seems really important in Korea to classify how to address people. Greeting someone you might hear "Hello, I am John Smith 34 years old. How old are you?"
Senpai kouhai culture not only in korea its in other asian countries as well.
@@nathanp2007 hierarchy culture is real in korea. Most of the bullied student in korea are mostly juniors and freshman being attacked by senior to show who's superior. Add such a hard pressure study in korea plus the growing rate of bullying equals to a high amount of suicide rate. In conclusion, hierarchy is a big joke, give someone the respect not by age but someone who is deserving enough. Like the quote "Respect begets respect."
In the US the vast majority of tall buildings don't have a 13th floor.
I never knew the root reason for why 13 was so taboo here in the west until recently!
The taboo with number 13 is very rooted in Christian history and lore. It's a long-held superstition relating to the events of Jesus' infamous last supper in the Bible; he was dining with his 12 disciples, so 13 people total at the table. Judas was the first to excuse himself & promptly went and betrayed Jesus by revealing his location to the Roman authorities. The traitor was the 13th person at the dinner table and the direct catalyst to Jesus' execution. So, that's why number 13 has been long-held as a bad omen of the future in countries where Christianity has been the most common religion among the population.
it's a similar thing with the "walking under a ladder is bad luck" superstition; even though mostly everyone just jokes about about that superstition, these days. Walking through triangular spaces/openings in general was historically taboo also because of Christian-based symbolism . Walking through a triangle was considered symbolic of intentionally "breaking" the Holy Trinity.
In the Philippines too. Most of the buildings here don’t have a 13th floor
And most places in the East don’t use the number 4. Everyone has a little superstition :)
@@FeatheredWingz Having a parent from Scandinavia, I learned almost the same thing, but rather than Judas, Loki gets the blame! His being the 13th to sit was the balance upsetting factor.
As someone who is allergic to a lot of things, I don’t think I would survive without blowing my nose 😂
I work with kids and I get colds all the time, so I'm constantly blowing my nose at work when I'm sick LOL
I found my twins,lol
Also korea has high fine dust so gg
Fr cold air and wind is enough to make my nose run so i wouldn’t last a day.
I'm allergic too..but god forbid if I blow my nose in front of others...even thinking about that makes me uncomfortable..it's extremely disgusting in my country...SO I SUFFER..🤧
Ah, this drives me nuts about people..... Since someone I know well is a dentist, Brushing more than 2 times a day is bad for your teeth as it wears away at your enamel more than necessary.
So I just cringe at people who bring their brushes around with them because they are just opening themselves up to more cavities by having thin tooth enamel.
i thought 2 is great but 3 is best? one before you eat in the morning, one after your second meal and one before you go to bed
@@m3_mys3lfand15 according to Mayo Clinic the American Dental Association says 2 is the suggested amount. I understand that not everyone is American and thus subject to that suggestion but Mayo clinic is pretty respected internationally so I figured it's a good way to go.
@@neonseas ah yeah I see that too but it's the recommended but I searched about 3 times and multiple dentist websites said three gives great benefits but you should wait an hour after eating to brush for the second time but 4 times a day is bad haha
My solution has always been to chew sugarless gum after lunch. Of course I'm in an office setting where I don't need to speak with people very often. It would probably be considered rude to chew gum if your job is talking to people.
@@umaiar ah yeah that's good I usually rinse my mouth with water after eating
When I was learning korean, my teacher told us that in Korea, you don't write someone's name in red color or using red pen as red is considered as color of death or ominous. Also, we were also told about Number 4 as well and the thing in elevator. It's scary how seriously they take this mythical thing but it's interesting as the same time. In fact, in Indian culture, especially in north India, the color red is considered as sacred and pure and been used for most of the religious purposes.
I think it´s funny the thing you say about colors, I didn´t know about that. We here in Sweden only have white as some kind of special color as we use it in wedings. But from that we don´t think any color is something other then just a color.
@@thytess That's the interesting thing about different cultures and countries. In our case, white is mainly used in funerals. The tones of white and white mixed with other colors can be used as wedding wears wedding or something but plain white is a big No, especially in Northern area.
@@aasthajain5283 It is very interesting. In FInland also white is known for being a wedding color. Black being a funeral color, and what comes to my mind, red as a color for Christmas, yellow for easter, orange for halloween etc.
This is kind of understandable, bc it's not very common to be writing in red anyway lol
I've never seen anyone brush their teeth in a public restroom. I'd say people brush their teeth twice a day here. Sometime in the morning before going out and before bed. No one brushes their teeth in the middle of the day, at least not publicly.
You mostly just take a gum or something to change the smell of your breath. Is it because we don't like the public tap water? I don't believe it's because we're too shy to do it in public. Anyway, where does a man hide his toothbrush. We don't carry a bag when going out o while working most of the time.
I've done it in public single person restrooms if I ate something that wrecks my breath because of food between your teeth.
Maybe in Silicon Valley it’s different. I find it quite common to run into people brushing their teeth in public restrooms. Especially at work.
Yeah, Koreans usually carry a toothbrush with them everywhere and brush anytime after eating something, be it lunch or just snacks.
In America, its uncommon to see folks with toothbrushes after their lunch, but I have seen people use mouthwash after they eat their lunch. Going to the bathroom in groups is very common for women, by themselves, can get followed into the bathroom or taken. I always go when I'm with my mom, family or friends all together so we can keep each other safe. Blowing your nose in public is very common in the states as well; we don't see it as rude.
I think in the US sneezing/coughing loudly is fine as long as you cover your nose and mouth. Some people would give you digusted stares or stay away from you since you pass germs that way. Some folks say excuse me or sorry sneezing too. I'd personally not want to hear people blow their nose in a restaurant or somewhere where there's food or crowded area
Try to use the restroom instead 😪
I also noticed Koreans like stuffing a heaped tablespoon of food in 1 mouthful it's amazing! And interestingly they seem to draw a clear distinction between friends and acquaintance, seniority etc.
What happens if you have allergies and your nose is running? Like obviously I'd excuse myself from the table and go to the bathroom or something if I was at a restaurant or something but if you're sitting on a train or in a classroom (for example), surely its better to blow your nose once or twice than sit there sniffing very 5 seconds? There is no sound on earth more annoying than someone sniffing repeatedly
" I think our country is a little sensitive to sounds"
Erm.....excuse me..........but do you know how people in Korea eat....?..........😅🤣🤣🤣🤣
Talking in the bathroom is the best thing here in Brazil,every time i go to the bathroom and i’m with someone,i always ask "do you want to go to the bathroom too?" and even if i don’t have to pee or something,i’ll go just to talk with the person lmao
These differences are always fun to hear. For them sniffing is natural, in Europe it's more like the worst option you can do, but saying that blowing your nose is embarrassing is such a surprise for my ears:D And even tho they are a new generation, and more relaxed about dressing hearing from Heejae that hugging publicly is a big TSK TSK TSK :D they really care too much about what random people think around them.
Koreans are very strict when it comes to physical contact xd in my country physical contact is the main way to connect with ppl from hand shaking to hugs, kisses, hand holding literally every kind of contact is common to see in public xD so i can't say i understand the shyness koreans have.
In watching East Asian dramas, the most astonishing behavior to this American 🇺🇸 is "slurping" noodles. Sorta cringe-worthy......but, c'est la guerre. 🤗😊 Another great video , AW! 👍❤️️
Ugh that’s the one thing I struggle with the most!! I’m like dude shut up! 😂😂
It's to avoid burning your tongue. I always do it when I'm alone.
@@kimleemoon what signal? Why do Koreans need to signal when they eat food? do you have no head?
I think Korea is a bit confusing on the food situation. At home with family your supposed to eat everything on your plate, but what about at a restaurant? Bc usually when I go out to eat, I tend to notice Koreans leaving a lot of food on their plates. It drives me crazy to see so much food being wasted! What's the point of buying a meal if your only going to eat half? 😑 Even if I'm full I tend to eat until most of my meal is gone bc that's how I was taught. Wasting food is a big "no, no" in America (parents would say, "there are starving kids around the world, yet u won't finish the food in front of u"). That's why we have a "box meal/to-go" culture that all restaurants offer.
In Korea, ppl rarely ever take their left-overs home (from restaurants) bc it's seen as weird and distasteful.
Well, Korea is extremely clean; although you might trash randomly piled up in one spot of the street. If you are not careful, you can be charged for throwing out food waste in Korea, and it is pretty costly. Most Koreans don't want to be bothered with that, so they normally eat all their foods at home, but at restaurant, there isn't much worry for that, since restaurants are off the hook for those laws. Another reason is to show respect to the one who cooked the food. At home, the person who cooked the food is someone whom you are close too and know. However in a restaurant, if you are full than why eat more.
that’s so interesting to read bc in my little european country only americans leave a lot of leftover. they barely eat half of their food & order so many types of food. usually locals or people from other countries choose one type of food for one person & everyone either eat all their food or leave a tiny bit. only kids leave food on their plate.
@@rainbowgirl949494 I'm from the southeast of the USA and they may leave food on their plates if it is a child or a young kid, if an adult leaves food on their plates it's because they didn't like the meal. If it's a tourist they probably order a lot of items so they can try different things and see if they like it.
Or like in the kdrama’s when they buy a large coffee or something and don’t even drink it and they just leave the table!! That always makes me mad!😂😂😂
@@rainbowgirl949494 really?! Maybe they are really rich Americans? Rich ppl don't seem to care about wasting food, no matter what country they are from.
I disagree when they said Koreans are sensitive to sounds. I went to Korea once before with my family and always see Koreans eating their food loudly whereas its considered bad manners in my family. We hate making loud noises especially with the utensils. I'm a chinese and I'm always taught by my parents not to leave any food behind so I think what that guy said in the video might be wrong assumption. I love Korea but sometimes I'm disturbed by how judgemental they are even towards strangers, I've been pointed at and talk behind by a few korean aunties due to my acne prone skin. Their beauty standard is kinda too much for me and made me lose confidence
They are sensitive to sounds however eating loudly is a sign that you enjoy the food.
@@Mel-jl8dt Yes, that's a unique tradition for Koreans and Japanese. I went to both countries before and the tour guide told me abt that, I'm amaze with that fact.
Also the guy in the video also said that Koreans love to nose in. Many aunties in Korea loves to gossip and every little interesting stories gets spread around like wildfire especially in small communities.
@@joejoe9299 sounds like the town i live in
@@carwey9270 Okay it means making sound while eating is actually true. We had this travel blog in our syllabus about japan and i probably thought it wasn't true. Thanks for confirming haha
Heejae is so beautiful and has the coolest reactions.
Lucky me I don't live in South Korea, because for me it is nearly impossible not to blow my nose in public!!! I would suffer from headaches even more!
Regarding the toothbrush maybe it also depends on the food that's common. In germany (if you aren't eating smth like garlic) we don't have a lot of foods with a strong smell. So it's not common to brush your teeth after lunch.
It's not about the smell, it's solely about personal hygiene...anytime we eat, we brush our teeth because we don't want any remnants of food particles after each and every meal in our mouth -it's a bit OCD but it is what it is...at least we'll never get cavities
It's for hygiene, not about smell
@@robotechbish2982 Are you not MORE likely to get cavities if you brush too often? My dentist said it can be bad for the enamel if you brush more than 3 times a day
yeah true but I still brush my teeth after lunch
@@robotechbish2982 you're damaging your teeth actually...
Regarding Koreans not leaving food on their plates: I guess people from Korea who visit or move to America or Canada should really be told about the "Doggy Bag" concept in restaurants lol. I'd hate to think someone would feel obligated to give themselves a stomach ache over the larger portions at sit-in restaurants, over here. If you can't eat all the food on your plate, you ask the wait staff for a doggy bag. They'll bring you some take out containers to put the uneaten food on plate into in order to take home & store in your fridge for later.
Most people don't mind dinner guests at their home doing this as well.
But I've also heard that just the concept of eating 'leftover' food is weird in some nations tho? Only freshly made meals or packed lunches made the same morning are eaten.
Leftover food is so valuable to busy and stressed college students, lol. I can't imagine not having some leftovers from a meal in my fridge or freezer for cram nights!
Bruh PLS don't go to a restaurant at least in the US and say "can I have a doggy bag" 😭 doggy bags sounds like the bags you use to pick up dog 💩
Just say you'd like a container or box for your leftovers thats it 😅😆
@@jacensanchez9842 The term originated with pet owners wanting to bring the leftover portions of their food home to feed their dog 😅
Not for the DOG'S waste....most restaurant containers make no sense for that lol
In some countries, it's just safer for a women not to go alone to the bathroom, that's why when one girl goes , all the girls at the table will go too
Exactly. Sad but so true.
I was wondering if you'd mention table manners. Surprised that you didn't. I notice a lot of slurping, chewing with their mouths open and completely stuffing their mouths with food. In the US and also Latin culture that's considered bad table manners. Not saying they're in the wrong, it's just different. I'm curious to know if they notice these things🤔
I've noticed that difference too. Like i know in a lot of Asian cultures slurping your soup/noodles is supposedly how you let the cook know you're enjoying the food. Whereas in a lot of Western countries, people would just be annoyed that you're making so much noise while eating or it's seen as you eating in a gross manner lol. It's a fascinating difference.
American women tend to visit public restrooms in groups. Men, rarely. But I’m old so maybe that is changing?
Men definitely don't, but girls absolutely do. Maybe it's a "safety in numbers" mentality LOL.
As from Europe I don't like to go in "girl groups" to restrooms (doesn't matter if public or in restaurants).
Just want to do my business and go on...
And in the US, men never start up a conversations in a restroom with a stranger. I won’t even talk to someone I know if there is somebody I do not know in the restroom.
Because it's safe rather than going alone. Other reasons than doing the business would be, fixing hair or makeup or we could be spilling tea
@@Ichigo-dh9rd Sorry, I do not know what you mean by "we could be spilling tea". Is that an euphemism or slang expression for something else?
Personally I think it is always good to be knowledgeable about the culture of the country you are visiting. What is acceptable and what is NOT, so that you don’t embarrass yourself.
I have never quite understood the short skirts and buttock showing shorts, but cleavage and off the shoulders showing tops are unacceptable in SK. I don’t get it?
I agree that knowing the culture of the country you're visiting is important. But I'd comply with their culture in an attempt to not embarrass them, not myself. I refuse to feel shame for giving my wife a quick kiss or hug. But I'd skip it in SK out of respect for the culture.
@@umaiar valid point 👍
It has to do with societal standards from the past. In western countries it was once frowned upon for women to even show ankles, us frowning on short skirts long term stems from this tradition. Where as in Asian countries it's impolite to wear shoes in the house for example, naturally your feet and ankles would be exposed.
@@Anglepet456
This is true, and I get all that you have explained.
I just don’t get why the shoulders, collar bone and cleavage is a No No. but the very short skirts and almost indecent shorts are okay?
You will notice that in kpop too. Alot of agencies let their idols wear the shortest skirt/dress but they never (maybe rarely) show cleavage and shoulders
In Austria is blowing your nose actually totally fine. But if it comes to personal space especially in subways or other stations it's better to keep more distance.
All these things boil down to one cultural difference regardless of where you are from.(1) Some cultures actions are based on what other people think. It is really a shame when someone puts what other people think about you, before your own self image, which is more important as a human.
Korea: 4= death
Me: born in 2004/04/04 and being the fourth child in my family - 😳🧐💀
Korea: born in 2004/04/04 and being the fourth child in my family - Welcome to new family
That's so cool!
mine is 2004/04/18
April 4th in Taiwan is kid’s day. Students go to amusement parks, they get discounts
1:40 Nop, people in China also don’t like the number 4. 4 in Chinese is 四 (sì) and ‚to die‘ means 死 (sì). Both are pronounced the same, which is why they don’t like the number.
Yes and also 四 and 死 are both hanja characters that are pronounced 사(sa) in korean.
The number 4 is lucky in America and Europe simply because of the mythical 4-leafed clover. Clovers usually only have 3 leaves, but if you find one with 4 leaves, it's considered good luck! Not sure if there is anything else connecting to the number 4!
7 is counted as lucky here, it’s either because of the Bible or slot machines
We have that myth in Korea too. But I guess the luck doesn't apply to the number itself
Very few people in the US will brush their teeth after lunch, particularly at work. Most people will brush their teeth after breakfast just before they go to work, and brush just before bed.
same in europe
Well the way they spoke such realistic things even about their own race whether it's bad or good was greatttt!!!
Korean isn't a race.
they didnt speak about their race, they spoke about koreans. they are asians, and being asian is not being korean
Heejae never holds back her reactions, and I love every moment here lol 😂
In most western countries the number 13 is bad luck. Most buildings don’t have a 13th floor. This could go back to the bible as Judas was the 13th man at the last supper. There are also the horror movies Friday the 13th and that days is thought to be a day of bad luck.😀
I’ve not seen this
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And in the Bible, 7 is a good number God created the world in seven days, seven pure animals were put on the ark, didn’t Joshua march around Jericho seven times on the seventh day?
In Sweden, we're reserved and keep our distance from each other. We avoid sitting next to unknown people on the bus, unless available seats are running out. We leave people alone, but public displays of affection is no biggie. I've even met my psychologist at the grocery store and he came up to me and gave me a big hug to greet me, hahahahaha. Seems like it's the other way around in South Korea. I prefer the Swedish way. More privacy from the public & more hugs to everyone!
u know what's also funny here in Korea. People dislike tanning and have a darker shade of skincolor so they cover their entire upper body BUT at the same time would wear shorts.
#leglivesmatter
Is it hot in Korea? I imagine it would be for staying cool unless if people want to show their legs off
What is "X PSA"? I've heard of PDA - public display of affection - but PSA??? Public service announcement? I guess eating someone else's face could be considered a PSA ... Like: "Hey, this one's taken, and it's in the public's interest to know that!" 😋
PSA = Public shows of affection. Same thing, different word (and letter)
@@LaylaCray yeah, I know what they meant. I was just being cheeky because it is not a term native speakers would use.
In my experience when I was in Korea and went in cafes girls always ordered drinks and cakes and many times they didnt finish them.. or just when you eat out and have many banchans (side dishes) I found it a pity that I couldnt manage to finish them :'((
And the blowing nose part.. is really worse to not blow it because if you have a flu instead of getting the germs out you keep them in your body and you could worsen your flu TT--TT
honestly i like these things abt korea
Me too!
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I thought they were going to say how girls will ear a short skirt during rain, snow or storm but have a big puffy jacket on still
There are many people in many places living without following any such rules or restrictions
Let's be honest we came just to see OUR INTERNATIONAL FAVOURITE COUPLE OVER THERE
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Spain and some Hispanic countries consider Tuesday the 13th a bad luck day. There is a saying that goes and rhymes "En Martes, ni te cases, ni te embarques, ni de tu casa te apartes" (On Tuesday, do not marry, nor embark, nor leave your home)
In German is Friday the 13th a bad luck day😂
In Italy we have something similar! "on Tuesday and Friday you don't arrive or embark" (in Italian it uses the planets of each day, so kind of rhymes) and it includes not buying something expensive, or marrying!
In Malaysia, since we are a multiracial country, Malays like the number 4 pronounce as empat in bahasa melayu is similar to lompat meaning to jump or to aim higher but for Chinese same as Koreans we do not like the number 4 meaning death, i guess we share our differences and thats how the number 4 is still acceptable in our phone numbers or house numbers but i guess depends on each individual as well
I'm an American who has lived in Korea for 9 years and married to a Korean man. For me, old people (usually men) spitting on the street is so disgusting... My FiL does it too, and I just can't get over it still.
I dont think its something anyone should have to "get over" bc its fucking disgusting tbh. I almost got spit hacked into my face when a dude spit out of his truck while i was walking by.
Thatbeing said, it doesnt bother me quite as much as the obnoxious gum chewing and teeth sucking noises (as they try to get out food stuck in their teeth after they eat) made by ajummas and ajussis.
i live in korea now and i feel you so much. the throat-clearing sound before they spit out sounds like they are turning into a zombie TT
Both are available in Portugal and Germany. People who go to the bathroom together and people who would definitely not go to the bathroom with anyone. Maybe it's less a country-culture thing than how happy you are in this situation. Many people are just embarrassed. 🙄
oh yea this toothbrush thing I noticed as well in many Kdramas, like how they brush in office after having lunch.
But I think there can be a problem with it, as many dentist will also not recommend you brushing teeth more than twice on a regular basis as it will damage & corrode the enamel of your teeth, its kind of like a protective outer layer on your teeth.
The public teeth brushing is weird to me. Even some of my Japanese coworkers do it, and I think its kind of weird.
Maybe its because I expect the water quality in a public restroom to not be as clean? Or just public bathrooms in general aren't clean.
I also hate going to the bathroom w/ other people. I hear all sorts of weird things when people talk to each other and make noise.
They’re so cute, I see some Korean sneezing and not covering their mouths or nose , also eating loudly i know is a sign you are enjoying your meal , I was told in my culture to eat quietly haha it’s a strange world
It is Japanese culture. Koreans don't care about the chef's mood.
Not a Korean thing. Koreans hate slurping unless they're doing mukbangs or sth. Mukbangs really destroyed our manners smh
After all this time Hee jae still has my heart 😍❤️
Heejae is so emotional, very funny.
in Brazil we also take a toothbrush to work, it's normal that no one wants to smell bad (sorry for my eng)
Heejae's voice sounds like blackpink jisoo and sometimes the way she talks is also like jisoo hahaha i really like heejae 😊😂😂
When I went to Korea the first time I returned home not being able to understand wearing super short skirts and not being able to take my restuarant food home with me. I felt so bad seeing all that food left over and couldn't understand how you could wear a short skirt comfortably on the train/long escalators.
u know what's crazy? they judge you if you're not wearing shorts under your skirt LOL then what's the point of wearing a skirt
It's really rude to chew with your mouth open or make audible sounds while eating. It comes off as uncultured in St. Lucia, not sure about other Caribbean islands.
Funny. It’s the same in America. You should always chew with your mouth closed. NEVER smack and do not slurp. Hearing a person eat loudly feels like nails on a chalkboard. I feel actual rage boiling up. It’s called misophonia.
@@hollybrooke322 I swear that would be a major turn off for me
While in Asia it means the food is delicious and u are enjoying it. Huge compliment to the chef too. Indeed a strange world.
@@Ichigo-dh9rd I find it fascinating the difference in cultures all around the world. Makes life that much more interesting.
The brushing your teeth at work or any other place after eating, is not that common but some of us do this…
In Mexican culture it’s also bad if you don’t clean out your plate in the sense of you didn’t eat everything on it. I think it’s more of a generation thing for us that we are slowly breaking away from but yeah. It’s like the person who made you the food spend a lot of time on it, so you best eat it all.
So true
Same for me but I can see why. Ngl it makes me feel bad if i leave food on the plate so i would finish it or just put it back in the pots so it doesn't go to waste. Good thing restaurants offer to go plates
In india too.. not saying its mandatory but we are taught from young age to complete our food on the plate
i loved this topic. thanks for all the great vids.
as a native eng speaker, i thought the typo saying “psa” (public service announcement) instead of “pda” (public display of affection) was funny.
I wish they could do reaction video of small business packing orders to customers. I'm actually inspired to do some of it during this pandemic 🤧
In Malaysia, you can't leave food but if you at a restaurant where you can add food multiple times on your plate, you have to left some food before add more food.. It just to respect the foods but if you doesn't do it.. it's okay too but some elderly may not like it
Personal observation fact: ajeossies in Korea dont wash hands after toilet more than 80% cases, many people phone call, and even with someone they use jondenmal while doing his defecation thing.. That really bothers me somehow that my body feel the shame instead of them and i cant even.... well lessay i gotta wait em finish the call.
It's weird, but honestly it makes sense to carry a toothbrush for after lunch. We fo have a product called wisps, which are like these disposable mini brushes, but not everyone carries them around.
I Love you Heejae
Lots of love from India
I love learning about the differences in how people live. So interesting. I have an excuse for taking someone to the bathroom with me - I don't see well and if the restaurant, theater, club, or wherever is at all dark or crowded I can not find my way back.
In China, only business people leave food on plates because their main goal is business. But for families, they take home the food if they don't finish.
I live in Trinidad and Tobago specifically Trinidad and one thing we do here that isn't done by other cultures is we greet everyone we see everywhere we go even if that person is a stranger we see on the street when we pass we say "good morning/evening/afternoon/night."
In Australia, we often wear shorts and singlet tops, it's too hot in summer to cover up sometimes. Short skirts are frowned upon a bit. People wear shorts under their skirts if they don't cover everything when they sit.
The thing about the toothbrushes is wrong. I keep a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss with me all the time.
13 is considered unlucky in many cultures, 7 is often considered lucky. It's entirely cultural.
Blowing your nose in public is considered less rude than sniffing constantly. Blow once and get it over with or sit on a bus sniffing for 15 minutes... I know which one I would rather listen to. The important thing is to make sure you dispose of your tissue correctly and use hand sanitiser.
Toilet talk is not okay in most places. Go to the toilet on your own, you're not a child.
Again, this is very much cultural but PDA tends to be pretty big in Australia. We hug and kiss our friends publicly all the time (we did before Covid, anyway). New Zealanders are the same. People don't bat an eye if you're kissing your partner in public, or a complete rando in a club.
You just eat until you've had enough here. If you can't finish it, it's not a big deal.
I think it's better to blow your nose than constantly sniffling. The sniffling sound does get annoying. And with Covid now, many people may think you are sick because of the sniffling. Better to just blow your nose and clear out your nostrils. As for the toothbrush thing, it's probably because Koreans love garlic. Garlic tends to leave people with bad breath.
It’s so bad for people like me with allergies or that sneeze when I walk outside whenever I do that I say “why do you hate me, sun” or else people give me death glares
I don't think foreigners think it's "interesting" that Koreans are sensitive about revealing clothing on top and not bottom... I think a better word would be we consider it very HYPOCRITICAL to judge people who wear revealing tops, but not revealing bottoms.
Exactly like I feel Insecure and awkward anytime I wear something above my knees out,I never do
Its not really hypocritical though
3:35 I do this all the time on friday's with my euphonium section. We have friday night football games we have to attend to and we sit in the stands and play, if we wanted to go to the restroom we have to buddy and sometimes we just take 1 person who needs to go and the other just wants to leave the stands, so we just talk in the restroom until that said person is done with their personal life.
In the US most high rise buildings don't have the 13th floor because 13 is a bad luck number.
Plenty of Americans are glad to see people hugging in public, and some might even halfway joke with you, extending their stranger's embrace and asking for yours too. Heejae's hug line would extend to at least the moon, and would definitely be maximum halfway joking.
I like some things about Korean culture better, some things about Chinese culture better, and some things about American culture more. For example, the brushing teeth after each meal would definitely be great if it happened in the US. I also like how in China (and other parts of East Asia) you can freely hug your friends and share food with them. I like how in the US, housing isn’t expensive AF compared to the China and Korea. I also sometimes like my personal space. However, I wish the US was a little more collectivist instead of being almost completely individualistic.
I am American. Everyone’s different because we have so many cultures but for me, I sometimes like hugs from people like my parents or a really good friend, some random person that I just met is not okay. I think I’m the complete opposite of the “normal American” that they describe which is true for most Americans I know just not me
Between friends in the US hugs are acceptable, and sharing food it OK too. I object when people who I have just been introduced to want a big hug, and if I refuse the hug there is something wrong with ME. Sorry, I don’t know you that well and too bad if I you are offended by that.
Yes, I wish people in the US were more interested in what is good for the community, rather than what is good for only me. It is not all of us, but people in the US can be selfish. Being selfish here is often not even considered a bad thing.
@@Thatgirl-kk6er I’m American, too 😂 but I’m talking about between friends. Basically for Chinese culture, if you want your friend’s food and you are super close, you don’t even have to ask. You just take, and they do the same for you. And for hugging/cuddling, I don’t do it nearly as much for my American friends vs my Asian friends. Even then, it’s more like you hug for a few seconds and that’s all.
Hi Heejae my lovely!!!
4 is my favourite number, I've lived on the 4th floor all my life-
death number is number 4 in china too. cuz death (sǐ) and four (sì) have a similar sound lol
the toohtbrush thing is the same in brazil, we bring to work and college and brush our teeth in the bathrooms
Foreigners in the West can wear all kinds of shorts and bottomless. Generally are the younger people who wears that, though it may be considered inappropriate to wear like everyday clothes or in the wrong context. The mini short pants are trendy among the teenager girls and young adults.
It's fun since some of those are in my country too
In America most building won't use the number 13 on elevators because it's an unlucky number, they skip right to 14
The younger people in germany like from 16-25 or so all the girls hug u to say hello. Guys just stand like 2 meters away and say "Hey what's up" xD
Also in Japan the number 4 (shi) is avoided so strongly (as it is the same as death, also ‘shi’ but a different character) they generally use a different word altogether for the number 4 (yon).
yeah.. japan is very similar to korea in these regards(if they like it or not). Same with the sneezing/blowing nose thing..
When i lived there it became a struggle to keep in my snot in public.. like a physical struggle.. to a point were you cant just keep it inside your nose anymore and have to blow it out.
I will never understand why its such an issue to just blow your nose. of course when you are in a restaurant its a bit disgusting when someone next to you blowing their noses.. but in general it shouldnt be an issue.
While here in Malaysia , some building didnt use 4. We go by 3B or 3A instead of 4.
Idk I’m Chinese and there’s a saying that goes by “farmers work super hard tryna grow stuff for us, so don’t leave anything on ur plate.”
I love all the videos of this girl. She is so expressive. I love it. Hahahahahaha. XD
Heejae has the right idea. Going to the toilet should only take like 2-3 mins unless you have a bowel problem... so WHY do people want to go together and make it last longer for NO REASON! Do you just like the echo?
wait how are collarbones something you guys hide? i don't even notice them in people
Lovely
So South Korea does the brushing teeth thing as well? When I visited Japan it would stop me in my tracks seeing people im business suits brushing their teeth in public bathrooms. That is a daily routine that we only do in the privacy of our homes so it was baffling to see.
Hmm i saw more people eating these cleaning gums after a meal in japan(in public). im doing the same since i lived there.