hi I will go to Korea for the second time at the end of January to Seollal and see my Korean friend. I can say that in my previous travel experience I noticed that younger people are losing these habits, I was often given objects with one hand even in shops. At the bank, however, they gave me the money with both hands. Obviously I respected these methods and always used two hands. As for hugs, well I'm Italian you can imagine... I had to hold back my displays of affection. But luckily I have noticed that, even in this case, younger people are more predisposed to hugging someone who comes from far away, and I'm talking about people of your age, 30/40 years old. Thanks for your video :)
About no. 3 - watching some videos about Korea, and other Asian countries like China or Japan, it seems to be quite common for women there to wear really very short skirts or dresses, but indeed with the upper of the body covered almost up to their necks. I think that in Western countries, including European ones, more acceptable is actually the opposite. So many women (besides maybe some teenagers) wouldn't rather feel comfortable wearing such a really very short skirt. Definitely not many would dress like this to work. But having a dress or a blouse in summer with no sleeves and with a lower neckline is nothing unusual (even when one works in an office, if only it's not like very uncovering). In the summer quite popular are for instance also longer dresses (that make the whole figure look taller), but with low neckline and with no sleeves (just with a bit wider straps). For me wearing in summer, when it's hot, clothes almost up to my neck and necessarily always with sleeves is in fact uncomfortable. So these differences are also something better to know in advance.
Good information as always. I agree that no tipping should be added. The other thing I discovered is that there are no trash cans on the streets of Seoul. You have to carry your trash with you until you get back to your residence. Seoul is very clean!
No. 5 - it's much different than in the restaurants in the other countries. So it's indeed good to know in advance, that one shouldn't just sit and wait for a bill.
All very interesting. We have similar seating in London on trains and buses. They call them priority seats. To be honest, most people just sit where they like. If the train is busy people will use all the seats. But if a person who needs the seat more than you gets on, you're supposed to give up the seat and many do. On the trains they now make the priory seats a different colours. Basically a muted version of the colour of the rest of the seats. This always makes them look dirty to me 😂 Perhaps they think if it looks dirtier than the other seats we'll leave it empty! 😂 Can an elderly person sit in the pink seats for pregnant women in Korea?
No. 6 - indeed, in other countries asking, especially a woman, about her age, could be considered as ill-mannered. And generally it may be difficult for us as foreigners to get used to such culture, like in the SK, of respect towards someone, just because he is one, two or five years older. In our societies we're more respectful towards someone who is much more older. And it also much depends. I have in my work colleagues, both men and women, who I call by their first names, although they are 10, 15 or even about 20 years older than me. And even some of our bosses want their employees to call them by their first names (and I work in a public institution). So generally I think we are more direct. So it's also something that a foreigner indeed should better know in advance, before visiting Your country, to take all this into account.
I love videos like these! Thank you for sharing things that can be overlooked! I’ll definitely keep all of these in mind when I come to visit with my husband❤!
When you mentioned clothes, i thought about some korean ladies on youtube, like yoba요바. And probably many more. Yes its just video not public place, but what's the difference?
I didn't know #6, you forgot not to leave tips, I learned that my first time there, when I tried to tip the Bellboy for bringing our luggage up to our room.
Thank you for sharing I always like to be respectful of different people cultures
hi I will go to Korea for the second time at the end of January to Seollal and see my Korean friend. I can say that in my previous travel experience I noticed that younger people are losing these habits, I was often given objects with one hand even in shops. At the bank, however, they gave me the money with both hands. Obviously I respected these methods and always used two hands. As for hugs, well I'm Italian you can imagine... I had to hold back my displays of affection. But luckily I have noticed that, even in this case, younger people are more predisposed to hugging someone who comes from far away, and I'm talking about people of your age, 30/40 years old. Thanks for your video :)
Yes this is very helpful😊
Thank you for all that you share
Very much appreciated!
The hugging of the opposite gender surprised me. That’s good to know. I’m used hugging to greet friends (including male friends) where I live.
About no. 3 - watching some videos about Korea, and other Asian countries like China or Japan, it seems to be quite common for women there to wear really very short skirts or dresses, but indeed with the upper of the body covered almost up to their necks. I think that in Western countries, including European ones, more acceptable is actually the opposite. So many women (besides maybe some teenagers) wouldn't rather feel comfortable wearing such a really very short skirt. Definitely not many would dress like this to work. But having a dress or a blouse in summer with no sleeves and with a lower neckline is nothing unusual (even when one works in an office, if only it's not like very uncovering). In the summer quite popular are for instance also longer dresses (that make the whole figure look taller), but with low neckline and with no sleeves (just with a bit wider straps). For me wearing in summer, when it's hot, clothes almost up to my neck and necessarily always with sleeves is in fact uncomfortable. So these differences are also something better to know in advance.
Good information as always. I agree that no tipping should be added. The other thing I discovered is that there are no trash cans on the streets of Seoul. You have to carry your trash with you until you get back to your residence. Seoul is very clean!
Very helpfull thank you
No. 5 - it's much different than in the restaurants in the other countries. So it's indeed good to know in advance, that one shouldn't just sit and wait for a bill.
Good advice.
All very interesting. We have similar seating in London on trains and buses. They call them priority seats. To be honest, most people just sit where they like. If the train is busy people will use all the seats. But if a person who needs the seat more than you gets on, you're supposed to give up the seat and many do. On the trains they now make the priory seats a different colours. Basically a muted version of the colour of the rest of the seats. This always makes them look dirty to me 😂 Perhaps they think if it looks dirtier than the other seats we'll leave it empty! 😂 Can an elderly person sit in the pink seats for pregnant women in Korea?
Very interesting.
и интересно и полезно 👍😃
No. 6 - indeed, in other countries asking, especially a woman, about her age, could be considered as ill-mannered. And generally it may be difficult for us as foreigners to get used to such culture, like in the SK, of respect towards someone, just because he is one, two or five years older. In our societies we're more respectful towards someone who is much more older. And it also much depends. I have in my work colleagues, both men and women, who I call by their first names, although they are 10, 15 or even about 20 years older than me. And even some of our bosses want their employees to call them by their first names (and I work in a public institution). So generally I think we are more direct. So it's also something that a foreigner indeed should better know in advance, before visiting Your country, to take all this into account.
Great bits of respectful cultural practices to know. Always enlightening.
Just wondering at what age is someone considered an elder?
Very helpful information. I love the special seats on the subway cars. ❤
I always feel if you visit another country it's always a good idea to know beforehand what and what not to do. Great advice as usual, AKM😊👍🏼
I love videos like these! Thank you for sharing things that can be overlooked! I’ll definitely keep all of these in mind when I come to visit with my husband❤!
Good morning from losangeles.
Los Angeles, I kept staring at losangeles until I figured it out, I was thinking of what foreign city is this, it took me a few minutes 😂
Good to know. Thanks. Can men wear speedos at the beach in Korea? 🤔🤣
Watching some old Korean dramas from 1990s, I can tell you that Korea has changed
When you mentioned clothes, i thought about some korean ladies on youtube, like yoba요바. And probably many more. Yes its just video not public place, but what's the difference?
I didn't know #6, you forgot not to leave tips, I learned that my first time there, when I tried to tip the Bellboy for bringing our luggage up to our room.
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