Dating in Korea sounds perfect!! I can't stand it when guys do the whole waiting thing with texting and trying to get a date on your own is awkward. Dating in Korea sounds like a lot more fun and convenient.
When I was first dating my husband he would message me constantly and one day I snapped at him about it and was like "If you just give me some space I'll be more interested in contacting you! But right now you are driving me crazy!" So he backed off and didn't send me a message for a full day so I wondered what he was up to and was like "Hey..... what are you doing?" So then he realised the cultural difference and how much that had worked on me haha.
I really respect & think that it's cool how you put a lot of effort into learning the korean culture in order to remain respectful, & you don't think that ur exempt from korean traditions just because ur a foreigner. I love your channel & personality, Megan! ☺️👍👍
50$ for a wedding buffet? Tf then I ain't goin', ppl gon make me broke😂 And 50$ for a funeral? FOR A FUNERAL OF A PERSON I NEVER KNEW IN PERSON? HELL NAW BRUH.
+Lovely FancyWorld The money is for the family and the funeral cost mostly. The victim may be a person you never knew, but someone you know has been effected by a great tragedy. It's a sign of trust and togetherness through difficult times.
It's actually for the family's costs after the person is deceased. If that person is a provider for the family they could use the money. Also ceremonies and burials aren't cheap. That and they feed you so yeah. I know it's a lot (trust me I'm a poor college student) but they will understand if you give less. Just make sure to give your respect.
Hi. I think the reason why Westerners misunderstand the Korean custom donating money in funeral or wedding ceremony is that they mostly focus on the main persons (dead person or just married couple), but, in Korea, we focus on the left people, the family. So it is perfectly reasonable to Korean people to participate in the funeral/wedding ceremony though you don't know the main person (dead person/marring couple) but know one of his/her family member. (For whom interested in Korean funerals, I recommend the Korean movie '축제(Festival)" (1996). It is a story about traditional Korean funeral. You may get confused how a funeral can be a festival, but if you focus on the remained family and all the fusses they make, then the funeral is not about burying a dead corpse into the ground, but is about conflicts, reconciliation and understandings between family members) Whether it is a happy or sad event, having an big event like funeral or wedding takes time and money. You have to prepare the settings (in many cased rent a big place so people can gather, chair setting, etc), welcome and serve the visitors, do the event, and clean it after the event. So the visitors donate money to help the remained family and to ease their economic hardship. That's it. Korean people think that it is a way of helping each other (so called Sang-Bu-Sang-Jo). Based on the same context, the funeral service companies in Korea often named like bla-bla- Sang-Jo. It may sound very weird to American people why a funeral service company's name is "Bla-bla- helping each other', if you don't know the cultural context. : ) Those kind of funeral service companies are similar to '계(Gye)' or insurance company. You deposit small amount of money each month, and all those collected money goes to the company's account. When you or your family member die, the company will spend the collected money for the funeral. So you are donating the money for someone else who has a funeral this month, and you will receive the money from others in the future, too. it works in that way. Anyway, so the basic concept is helping each other. If you received the help, you have to pay it back. You might have heard such talks in Korean talk shows, 'I donated some money in his wedding but he didn't donate money or helped me in my wedding'...like that. Well.. people remember that. Many Korean families keep memo or notes to remember when and how much they received such help from whom or gave it to whom.
+Dong Joo Kim I can totally understand that, we do something similar in Hungary too but for us it's like you don't have to, but most people just go to you privately and gives it to you as a gift.
OMG I broke up with a Korean guy for that SAME. EXACT. THING. Being a total bugaboo and blowing up my phone nonstop! I can't handle that, I don't even talk to my mom every day, why the hell would I sit and talk with a guy I might-sorta-like for an hour every single day?!? I had to brush him off quick before I lost my mind. We would meet on Saturday, he would call on Sunday night just to chit chat. Then he'd call AGAIN on Monday evening, ending with "okay talk to you tomorrow!" and I'm like "no you won't!" but I'd concede a little by having him call me on Wednesday. Then the process would repeat until we met again on Saturday. Ridiculous. The conversations were never simple "hey I'm just checking on ya" calls either, it was always "so how was your day" and I'm thinking "tf...... am I 10? Is he my mom?" then he'd go on for an hour about his day, his family, food, or whatever else popped in his head. My phone battery would be hot by the time I hung up, ugh. Guess dating Koreans isn't for me, I'm too introverted lol.
gladitsnotme Holy crap, I'm a very private person who's not into constant, every day small talk, this would drive me CRAZY (and I've had Brazilian boys do this so, huh, whodathunkit)
gladitsnotme Bwahahaha, I've had the exact same experience. A couple of guys eve used to Kakao Talk me every day ALL DAY.Of course I got tired of it the FIRST day, so I answered to their messages very late... And when for example I din't answer for some time, like an hour or so, they would send emoticons or question marks to make me answer faster :P Fortunately not ALL Koreans are like that (my present boyfriend isn't ^^), I could never stand it... However, I noticed many Koreans are kind of possessive of people they may want to have a relationship with. Now I am just careful who I'm giving my phone number to :P
Ferraro Michela OMG YES! I didn't even remember the text message habits! I think Koreans view text msg convos as ACTUAL convos, where people reply immediately. Where I'm from, text messages aren't expected to be replied to immediately, even an hour or two later is okay; if people want an immediate conversation, they just call. I had to block incoming messages on my Kakaotalk because dudes were too annoying with that!! lol
Hi! I love watching your videos! You are so cute and fun! And your Korean pronunciation is pretty impressive. I also had some cultural shock in America haha, so it would be fun to talk about it with you. By the way, I think 20,000 won or 40,000 won for a funeral/wedding can be considered weird, but 30,000 won is okay! I am Korean and it is/should not be forced how much you want to give although there is some expectation.
I feel like I'd enjoy dating a lot more in Korea. If you're really into someone, you should be able to talk to them! Here in the states you have to "play it cool", but then you have no idea if the person is really interested or not. :/
Oh no...I am a germaphobe. I NEVER eat from the same plate, drink from the same cup, eat with the same spoon, etc. as someone else.....not even my family. You're telling me that's a social norm in SK ? How will I survive, Megan ? :O
Excuse you. I find it completely offensive that you'd make such a vulgar assumption on someone else's sexual activities without any knowledge of him/her. You know nothing about me and I know nothing about you, so at least have the decency to act respectful to a stranger smfh. And before you go and say something like, "Calm down. It was just a joke", I didn't find it one bit funny. *****
It's going to be hard for you but in a lot of cultures such as in Africa too you have to eat in one plate altogether haha. When I visited Africa I asked for a plate for myself and I got looked at real hard, like what is this specimen we have here? :') but I think you should try to eat and respect Korea's culture and then if you really cannot find an alternative. Have a good day ~ :)
Daynalees Morales i used to be germaphobe too. But when I started eating healthy food and working out, i noticed immune system got stronger and i don't get cold/flus like others now. At the most it's a fever a couple hours or sore throat half a day, once a year. Everyone is exposed to germs all day. Best defense is offense
Rawa Lee My "50 dollars for funeral" was directed to the commentator, but for my culture we give more as well too. The closer you are to that person or family, the more you give.
In the Philippines, we give money too, but it's never compulsory. Mainly, it's for the funeral costs and financial help for the family that was left behind. And we only go to a funeral if it's a relative or a close friend's relative or coworker/coworker's relative. If it's the boss' event, usually the team representatives go.
My first mistake in Korea was at shopping. When I paid for my shopping's I put the money on that desk instead to put the money in cashier hands. Her face expression said it all. Here we have to give the money in hand and receive them in hand. Oh by the way, with both hands. Sorry for my English...
ChoNunMigookSaram Thank you so much for making these videos! When I visit my family in Korea, I get a bit overwhelmed with all of the cultural differences, but watching your videos help! The one mistake I always make is hugging when I greet people....super awkward. Keep making videos! I love what you do.
Your intro really made me giggle today ;) I can totally get the whole eating thing because even though it's not cultural here now in my family we always had to wait until everyone was ready to start eating and then we'd say grace and then eat so even now I find it hard to eat when everyone isn't ready and I still get a bit bothered at times if people start eating before everyone has food. So I can imagine how some people could be quite offended since in Korea it's the culture of the country to wait for those above you to start. Food things are definitely one to watch. The money thing at funerals and weddings really surprised me at first when I heard of it since there's nothing like that here, you must have felt so awkward about the funeral money that time oh dear. You must have to try harder to remember peoples' names in Korea since you can't just call them "you"...I think this is one thing I'd struggle with lol I can be so bad with names sometimes. Thanks for making me smile with your video on a day I wasn't feeling well.
Hey Megan, i have to say that i'm really happy about the fact that you'd FINALLY made a vid longer than 5 min. Like for real gurl. Finally. (i miss those 10~12 min vlogs/videos so much. *-* ) Keep it up, have fun & stay healthy x Sarah
Hello, Megan ! I just found your channel and I can't stop watching your videos ! Love your personality and your insight into living & working abroad. Thanks for making me laugh !
May you do a video on how dating in Korea has been for you, outside of the dating game vids you have...along the lines of how you explained in this video the text msg'ing differences...please & thank you! Also, you kick butt...I've so enjoyed watching your evolution
Omg, honestly don't know how I ended up on your videos but I'm glad I did, I'm not interested in Korea as far as actually going or learning Korean but these videos with your bubbly personality are just awesome! 😂
Hey Megan not sure if you answered this in a Q&A already but do you no longer teach? What do you do now? Are there many jobs other than teaching for foreigners in Korea?
Love your videos I have laughed so hard. I think you are awesome and living the dream for those of us who wish we can go to korea. keep up the good work
DaisyChakoolageeraTRAVELS I hope that you have a lot of fun there! Try not to stress out getting things together! Try to sleep on the plane! Good LUCK! and God Bless!!
haha, it was amazing. Love this video. It's so funny, i find so much in common with my culture. I come from a place a lot of people don't even know about - Ingushetia in North Caucasus - and we also never start eating before the oldest person, we are also quite conservative etc.
Hiya Megan! I found your channel 2 days ago. I love your videos!! I find them so funny and interesting because I love Korea, The culture and the language. It is nice to see how things are for foreigners living there. I am a Cabin crew/air stewardess so I travel a lot. Out of all the countries I have been to Korea is my favourite
Hi Megan! Are there exceptions to the rule when it comes to small children if they are hungry? Will the older folks understand and let the little ones start eating if they ask permission.
Megan your vids are so useful and helpful for those of us dreaming about the Korean culture! S.Korea Rawks!.....actually Megan you Rawk if no one told you today!
Hi Megan: I loved your 5 Mistakes I've Made in Korea. It was so enlightening. Who knew? Keep up the great videos. You are so funny. You make me laugh and smile.
I must move to Korea hahahaha. when I came to the U.S the word "you" sounded so... disrespectful, like... in my country we use so many ways to talk to older people "usted." I dislike too the fact that you must wait to message someone. like ... cool!? ha! if you want someone, you do your best to attract that person, or get in connection. I understand eating manners because... well, we are not in our house to eat like that. anyways, if I ever go there... I will pay attention to those things
I'm not sure why people are so confused and closed-minded about giving money. In most cultures, you give gifts for big life events... weddings, birthdays, graduations, etc. Cash is a form of a gift and a very practical one.
Girl.. thank you so much for these informations.. specifically the money giving thing .. but about the rice and the soup like commme onnn the rice will fall in the soup if you take it on the spoon.. this is so much similar to what we have in my country take the soup to your rice bowl not the opposite even if you were alone.. it's something we all in my country so used to it that i didn't think much of it until you mentioned it.. thank you for your beautiful videos. . Keep the good work
heyyy!! megan aka ChoNunMigookSaram i seriously lovvvvveeeeeeee ur videos!!! they are extremely funny and are informative in the same time too!........ and i really like ur fashion sense; it's cool. i started watching ur vids mainly bcoz of my infatuation with everything k and it lead to me bcoming ur arden fan (lol). soo i was wondering, do ppl in korea find u to b good looking or pretty or attractive or.......... well u know? bcoz i personally think u are very pretty!
LOL you are too funny girl. Im glad I came across your channel, cause I would probably be a mess if I ever visit Korea. haha. Definitely love all of your videos! Thank you for always sharing your experiences and for going out to share the views of another culture in such fun and creative ways. haha! You're awesome
Haha I was about to watch a newly iploaded video from BIGBANG & then I got the notification you uploaded on a new vid too! I'm watching your's first hahaha Love ya Megan!
hey megan, (if you haven't already) can you make a video on how you established yourself in korea? as in, how you got a job and made friends etc? bc i remember in a previous video (i believe it was the one saying why you moved) you made it seem like it was easy to just move to another country w/o worrying about money or anything social? anyway, thanks for the content you provide us!
Thank Megan for the video! It was all different cultural mannerisms thay I never heard of and like you I'm very interested in Korea ' culture and language and hope to move there after I graduate college. I love all your videos they are always so helpful. So thank you for everything!! ♡♡
The funeral thing was super helpful. Luckily I knew the others but i'm moving to Seoul next year so in case I need to go to a funeral, this helped out!!! Love your skirt btw!
I've noticed the thing about messaging back in dramas! Like one person will text another and they will get super annoyed or worried if the other person hasn't texted back in like 5 seconds! I'm obsessed with your videos Megan, you are so funny
The messaging people you're interested in often makes so much sense! I wish it was more like that in western society. All of those little games we have to play in our dating culture are frustrating and, frankly, so confusing. x)
Lol about the korean guys texting you all the time... well i have the opposite problem. I started dating a korean guy like a month ago and what upsets me is that he never texts me or calls me. Well he did start texting me the day after we started dating but then he stopped. I would text him and he wouldn't even answer or if he did it would be like hours or days later. Then i thought he wasn't really interested so i just stopped texting him and decided to just forget about him. Then he started texting me again and asking me if i was tired of him. I told him what the problem was and he was just like.. i'm sorry but texting is just not my thing... so yea.. he hasn't sent me anythig in almost a week... i'm not texting that guy again. I feel like he's not interested on me but he still wants to have me. Now i wish he was a little desperate for me lol.. I don't even know what to think. I mght be wrong but who knows...
***** Aw that's awesome! Forgetting about that guy was apparently the best thing that could happen to you. well.. life goes on and we don't need to be waiting for anyone.
Jessy Aly It happened to me but with a friend, he really didint speak to me or even if I texted him he just answered like "ok", "nice" and I was like tell me if you dont want to speak with me! Hahaha He told me he's shy xDD so weird
He was not interested... If they are they would message you... I do that too lol if I'm not interested I reply whenever I'm bored or want to but if I like them i text back in 2 seconds kk
+Jessy Aly He was interested but not everyone is a texter. I absolutely hate texting! I prefer a face to face conversation. If we can't have a face to face conversation then the last resort is speaking on the phone. To me, texting should be used just to set plans or for any little errand. I would not text anyone if I have to write out a paragraph. He told you he wasn't a texter, so don't just assume he doesn't like you. If you guys never went out any where on dates then yea he wasn't interested then. Oh well, he's not the only guy!
yea in many country they have a formal way of talking to a stranger and another for like a friend. in spanish I always say "tu" but with a stranger I say "usted,
I didn't know about the food etiquette with the rice in the soup. Wow they have so many rules but its understandable. I love seeing Manu in your vids you guys should make more collabs like a parody if you can 😊
Great Video Megan ! Can you please make a full day of eating but vegan ? Maybe you can give us some advise whether it is easy being vegan in korea or very difficult ? Thank You and best regards from Germany
I always wondered why all the employees would go to the funeral of a fellow employees dead family member in Korean dramas, it just didn't make sense to me
BAHAHA you really is a migook saram aintcha xD this video was awesome ahhaa first one i watched of yours but it definitely wont be the last! You got a new subscriber :)
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I'm not even Korean but i find logical that you don't put a spoon full of rice in the soup. Like.... The rice can spread in the soup.
and it's like double dipping. YOU NEVA DUBA DIP!
It doesnt spread at all caz it's sticky
So it's good lol
😂😂 I know it's your preference I was kidding haha
Dating in Korea sounds perfect!! I can't stand it when guys do the whole waiting thing with texting and trying to get a date on your own is awkward. Dating in Korea sounds like a lot more fun and convenient.
When I was first dating my husband he would message me constantly and one day I snapped at him about it and was like "If you just give me some space I'll be more interested in contacting you! But right now you are driving me crazy!" So he backed off and didn't send me a message for a full day so I wondered what he was up to and was like "Hey..... what are you doing?" So then he realised the cultural difference and how much that had worked on me haha.
MyKoreanHusband Awwwwh haha :3
MyKoreanHusband LoL, i love your cartoons btw !
You two are adorable, it must be fate that you were both willing to work through everything.
Wow that’s so cute 💜
I just discovered this by accident, and I am really glad that I have. You're so funny and fun to watch!
I really respect & think that it's cool how you put a lot of effort into learning the korean culture in order to remain respectful, & you don't think that ur exempt from korean traditions just because ur a foreigner. I love your channel & personality, Megan! ☺️👍👍
50$ for a wedding buffet? Tf then I ain't goin', ppl gon make me broke😂 And 50$ for a funeral? FOR A FUNERAL OF A PERSON I NEVER KNEW IN PERSON? HELL NAW BRUH.
+Lovely FancyWorld FOR A PERSON YOU NEVER KNEW AND THAT IT'S ACTUALLY DEAD WTF
+Lovely FancyWorld The money is for the family and the funeral cost mostly. The victim may be a person you never knew, but someone you know has been effected by a great tragedy. It's a sign of trust and togetherness through difficult times.
It's actually for the family's costs after the person is deceased. If that person is a provider for the family they could use the money. Also ceremonies and burials aren't cheap. That and they feed you so yeah. I know it's a lot (trust me I'm a poor college student) but they will understand if you give less. Just make sure to give your respect.
For reaaaaaaal!!!
+Lovely FancyWorld Well guys, if you think that way. Better stay where you are. regardless of what their intentions are. It's still their CULTURE.
Hi.
I think the reason why Westerners misunderstand the Korean custom donating money in funeral or wedding ceremony is that they mostly focus on the main persons (dead person or just married couple), but, in Korea, we focus on the left people, the family.
So it is perfectly reasonable to Korean people to participate in the funeral/wedding ceremony though you don't know the main person (dead person/marring couple) but know one of his/her family member.
(For whom interested in Korean funerals, I recommend the Korean movie '축제(Festival)" (1996). It is a story about traditional Korean funeral. You may get confused how a funeral can be a festival, but if you focus on the remained family and all the fusses they make, then the funeral is not about burying a dead corpse into the ground, but is about conflicts, reconciliation and understandings between family members)
Whether it is a happy or sad event, having an big event like funeral or wedding takes time and money. You have to prepare the settings (in many cased rent a big place so people can gather, chair setting, etc), welcome and serve the visitors, do the event, and clean it after the event.
So the visitors donate money to help the remained family and to ease their economic hardship. That's it. Korean people think that it is a way of helping each other (so called Sang-Bu-Sang-Jo).
Based on the same context, the funeral service companies in Korea often named like bla-bla- Sang-Jo. It may sound very weird to American people why a funeral service company's name is "Bla-bla- helping each other', if you don't know the cultural context. : )
Those kind of funeral service companies are similar to '계(Gye)' or insurance company. You deposit small amount of money each month, and all those collected money goes to the company's account. When you or your family member die, the company will spend the collected money for the funeral. So you are donating the money for someone else who has a funeral this month, and you will receive the money from others in the future, too. it works in that way.
Anyway, so the basic concept is helping each other. If you received the help, you have to pay it back. You might have heard such talks in Korean talk shows, 'I donated some money in his wedding but he didn't donate money or helped me in my wedding'...like that. Well.. people remember that. Many Korean families keep memo or notes to remember when and how much they received such help from whom or gave it to whom.
I never knew that. Thanks for the info! 😊
Thank You.
+Dong Joo Kim I think this is a very kind and sweet practice.
+Dong Joo Kim I can totally understand that, we do something similar in Hungary too but for us it's like you don't have to, but most people just go to you privately and gives it to you as a gift.
dang. that's such a burden, no? LOL but y know different cultures different customs. Thanks for explaining!
Mistake 6: Not dating me!
:P
Woojong Awwwww omg haha.
Ermahgerd 😂😂😂
We all know whose fault that is 😉:)
I'm speechless😮
Woojong go back to Korea and date heeer!!! hahahaha ♥
OMG I broke up with a Korean guy for that SAME. EXACT. THING. Being a total bugaboo and blowing up my phone nonstop! I can't handle that, I don't even talk to my mom every day, why the hell would I sit and talk with a guy I might-sorta-like for an hour every single day?!? I had to brush him off quick before I lost my mind. We would meet on Saturday, he would call on Sunday night just to chit chat. Then he'd call AGAIN on Monday evening, ending with "okay talk to you tomorrow!" and I'm like "no you won't!" but I'd concede a little by having him call me on Wednesday. Then the process would repeat until we met again on Saturday. Ridiculous. The conversations were never simple "hey I'm just checking on ya" calls either, it was always "so how was your day" and I'm thinking "tf...... am I 10? Is he my mom?" then he'd go on for an hour about his day, his family, food, or whatever else popped in his head. My phone battery would be hot by the time I hung up, ugh. Guess dating Koreans isn't for me, I'm too introverted lol.
Your comment ahahahhhah😂😂😂😂😂
#dead ahahahahah
Lmfaooooooooo omg
gladitsnotme Holy crap, I'm a very private person who's not into constant, every day small talk, this would drive me CRAZY (and I've had Brazilian boys do this so, huh, whodathunkit)
gladitsnotme Bwahahaha, I've had the exact same experience. A couple of guys eve used to Kakao Talk me every day ALL DAY.Of course I got tired of it the FIRST day, so I answered to their messages very late... And when for example I din't answer for some time, like an hour or so, they would send emoticons or question marks to make me answer faster :P Fortunately not ALL Koreans are like that (my present boyfriend isn't ^^), I could never stand it... However, I noticed many Koreans are kind of possessive of people they may want to have a relationship with. Now I am just careful who I'm giving my phone number to :P
Ferraro Michela OMG YES! I didn't even remember the text message habits! I think Koreans view text msg convos as ACTUAL convos, where people reply immediately. Where I'm from, text messages aren't expected to be replied to immediately, even an hour or two later is okay; if people want an immediate conversation, they just call. I had to block incoming messages on my Kakaotalk because dudes were too annoying with that!! lol
tbh i would really like it if someone messaged me all the time
T_T
Julie same;-; #nofriends TnT
Julie me too. ㅠㅠㅠ
julie right???
I thought I would like it until a guy actually started doing it to me, it gets super annoying
tbh...same 😂
The "You" thing is the same as in Spanish. When you are speaking to a stranger or someone much older than yourself you say " Usted" instead of "Tu"
Kelly Quintero tu means you in you
language? Wah in mine too
Megan "i hope you enjoyed the video."
Me "when have i not you magnificent person."
Hi! I love watching your videos! You are so cute and fun! And your Korean pronunciation is pretty impressive. I also had some cultural shock in America haha, so it would be fun to talk about it with you. By the way, I think 20,000 won or 40,000 won for a funeral/wedding can be considered weird, but 30,000 won is okay! I am Korean and it is/should not be forced how much you want to give although there is some expectation.
Her humor is like Raven and I LOVE it, I'm screaming. Also I wish American guys were more upfront.
I feel like I'd enjoy dating a lot more in Korea. If you're really into someone, you should be able to talk to them! Here in the states you have to "play it cool", but then you have no idea if the person is really interested or not. :/
Alexandra Zakanycz same......
Oh no...I am a germaphobe. I NEVER eat from the same plate, drink from the same cup, eat with the same spoon, etc. as someone else.....not even my family. You're telling me that's a social norm in SK ? How will I survive, Megan ? :O
Excuse you. I find it completely offensive that you'd make such a vulgar assumption on someone else's sexual activities without any knowledge of him/her. You know nothing about me and I know nothing about you, so at least have the decency to act respectful to a stranger smfh. And before you go and say something like, "Calm down. It was just a joke", I didn't find it one bit funny. *****
+Serujio96 wow you are the internet aszhole of the year. I am sure that makes you happy
It's going to be hard for you but in a lot of cultures such as in Africa too you have to eat in one plate altogether haha. When I visited Africa I asked for a plate for myself and I got looked at real hard, like what is this specimen we have here? :') but I think you should try to eat and respect Korea's culture and then if you really cannot find an alternative. Have a good day ~ :)
Daynalees Morales i used to be germaphobe too. But when I started eating healthy food and working out, i noticed immune system got stronger and i don't get cold/flus like others now. At the most it's a fever a couple hours or sore throat half a day, once a year. Everyone is exposed to germs all day. Best defense is offense
+Daynalees Morales At least they use utensils. Some cultures eat from the same plate with their bare hands.
50 dollars for a funeral? damn I know its helpful for the family paying the shit off but damn I am poor I dont got no 50 dollars to give away
50 dollars for funeral....imagine how much you should give for a wedding! LOL
+whytedaises
😂😂😂😂
+whytedaises it's waaaay more in my country
Rawa Lee
My "50 dollars for funeral" was directed to the commentator, but for my culture we give more as well too. The closer you are to that person or family, the more you give.
I'm allergic to funerals
LMAO I laughed so hard if I were the oldest I would do the same thing
추재이시 hahaha
추재이시 JIN
추재이시 +chili Marie ARMYSSSSSS
추재이시 I would do the same thing😂😂😂
"look at Megan given me 30 measly dollars" lol!!
I need me some of those needy texts
She said Wendy Williams mouth..OMG lol
You should collab with Simon and Martina from Eatyourkimchi
Emily Schaffer no please dont
Aspen Riley omg yes I cannot stand EYK
Megan don't collab with them
Chez'lene Cornwall Aspen Riley But why? What's wrong with eyk?
Aspen Riley I agree please don't
In the Philippines, we give money too, but it's never compulsory. Mainly, it's for the funeral costs and financial help for the family that was left behind. And we only go to a funeral if it's a relative or a close friend's relative or coworker/coworker's relative. If it's the boss' event, usually the team representatives go.
My first mistake in Korea was at shopping. When I paid for my shopping's I put the money on that desk instead to put the money in cashier hands. Her face expression said it all. Here we have to give the money in hand and receive them in hand. Oh by the way, with both hands. Sorry for my English...
ChoNunMigookSaram Thank you so much for making these videos! When I visit my family in Korea, I get a bit overwhelmed with all of the cultural differences, but watching your videos help! The one mistake I always make is hugging when I greet people....super awkward. Keep making videos! I love what you do.
Your intro really made me giggle today ;)
I can totally get the whole eating thing because even though it's not cultural here now in my family we always had to wait until everyone was ready to start eating and then we'd say grace and then eat so even now I find it hard to eat when everyone isn't ready and I still get a bit bothered at times if people start eating before everyone has food. So I can imagine how some people could be quite offended since in Korea it's the culture of the country to wait for those above you to start. Food things are definitely one to watch.
The money thing at funerals and weddings really surprised me at first when I heard of it since there's nothing like that here, you must have felt so awkward about the funeral money that time oh dear.
You must have to try harder to remember peoples' names in Korea since you can't just call them "you"...I think this is one thing I'd struggle with lol I can be so bad with names sometimes.
Thanks for making me smile with your video on a day I wasn't feeling well.
I love your presenting ability!!! It's so nice to watch and to listen to you!!
Girl I'm binge watching your videos they're so cool love the editing
Hey Megan, i have to say that i'm really happy about the fact that you'd FINALLY made a vid longer than 5 min. Like for real gurl. Finally. (i miss those 10~12 min vlogs/videos so much. *-* )
Keep it up, have fun & stay healthy
x Sarah
i love your personality and i just found out about your videos this morning. love them!
I love the new look. Keep up the good work on your videos.
Yr so funny .I enjoy watching you always keep yr sense of Hummer it for sure a gift!!!
Hello, Megan ! I just found your channel and I can't stop watching your videos ! Love your personality and your insight into living & working abroad. Thanks for making me laugh !
May you do a video on how dating in Korea has been for you, outside of the dating game vids you have...along the lines of how you explained in this video the text msg'ing differences...please & thank you! Also, you kick butt...I've so enjoyed watching your evolution
Love your videos! I'm so excited because next week I'll be in Seoul too~
i'm loving your personality! i'm definitely subscribing!
really good tips to keep in mind.. would you ever do a video on all the korean honorifics and when and how to use them?
Omg, honestly don't know how I ended up on your videos but I'm glad I did, I'm not interested in Korea as far as actually going or learning Korean but these videos with your bubbly personality are just awesome! 😂
Hey Megan not sure if you answered this in a Q&A already but do you no longer teach? What do you do now? Are there many jobs other than teaching for foreigners in Korea?
Love your videos I have laughed so hard. I think you are awesome and living the dream for those of us who wish we can go to korea. keep up the good work
Ahh this was a much needed video that I needed to watch as I shall be venturing off to Korea in 23 DAYS! AH :)
Thank you for the video!
DaisyChakoolageeraTRAVELS awesome!!!! less than 1 month away!
Yaaas exciting/scurry stuff.
I'll keep counting down the days though (especially fo the food ha)
DaisyChakoolageeraTRAVELS I hope that you have a lot of fun there! Try not to stress out getting things together! Try to sleep on the plane! Good LUCK! and God Bless!!
Nilda Alvarado Aww thank you so much for the advice. I shall definitely take it all on board :)
I super like the way you talk.. so entertaining and lively and fun.. OMG!!!
I really love your personality. Your videos are so interesting!
You are So funny. Like every time I watch one of your vids, I grab a snack and relax like I'm watching the interview of my fave group I swear
I think I've done all of these! Plus I probably still do the rice thing and don't even realize. ;-)
That was really helpful,I really like your video's ,you make it so entertaining! I'm a big fan :)
haha, it was amazing. Love this video. It's so funny, i find so much in common with my culture. I come from a place a lot of people don't even know about - Ingushetia in North Caucasus - and we also never start eating before the oldest person, we are also quite conservative etc.
Hiya Megan! I found your channel 2 days ago. I love your videos!! I find them so funny and interesting because I love Korea, The culture and the language. It is nice to see how things are for foreigners living there. I am a Cabin crew/air stewardess so I travel a lot. Out of all the countries I have been to Korea is my favourite
Hi Megan! Are there exceptions to the rule when it comes to small children if they are hungry? Will the older folks understand and let the little ones start eating if they ask permission.
Seriously, I freaking love you! Like, your personality!!! AMazing!
Megan your vids are so useful and helpful for those of us dreaming about the Korean culture! S.Korea Rawks!.....actually Megan you Rawk if no one told you today!
Hi Megan: I loved your 5 Mistakes I've Made in Korea. It was so enlightening. Who knew? Keep up the great videos. You are so funny. You make me laugh and smile.
I love that this is funny and educational. Thanks, Megan!
You remind me of Tia and Tamera 😁
she acts and looks jus like them
I was thinking the same thing. Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed.
omg loveeeed sister, sister as a kid
aejm88 🙌🙌🙌🙌
aejm88 omg yea
pls burn that pharrell hat lol
omg yes!
It's called a cloche(pronounced klosh).
Cherilyn H pharrell hat :)
I think it looks fine lol
Gavin Gallagher me too
I must move to Korea hahahaha.
when I came to the U.S
the word "you" sounded so... disrespectful, like... in my country we use so many ways to talk to older people "usted."
I dislike too the fact that you must wait to message someone. like ... cool!? ha! if you want someone, you do your best to attract that person, or get in connection.
I understand eating manners because... well, we are not in our house to eat like that.
anyways, if I ever go there... I will pay attention to those things
HAHAHA omg soo funny :) that ding ding "Shi" always have the shish and the end of their names hahah
I really enjoy your videos
How long u will be in Korea ?
And please made videos about the type of Korean that u met .
Thx
Loved the video Megan! Thanks so much, you always have me laughing :)
I'm not sure why people are so confused and closed-minded about giving money. In most cultures, you give gifts for big life events... weddings, birthdays, graduations, etc. Cash is a form of a gift and a very practical one.
Diana Yang..We do the same thing here... Weddings,funerals birthdays... Whatever it may be
Girl.. thank you so much for these informations.. specifically the money giving thing .. but about the rice and the soup like commme onnn the rice will fall in the soup if you take it on the spoon.. this is so much similar to what we have in my country take the soup to your rice bowl not the opposite even if you were alone.. it's something we all in my country so used to it that i didn't think much of it until you mentioned it.. thank you for your beautiful videos. . Keep the good work
SJHALO thanks for watching and commenting :)
heyyy!! megan aka ChoNunMigookSaram i seriously lovvvvveeeeeeee ur videos!!! they are extremely funny and are informative in the same time too!........ and i really like ur fashion sense; it's cool. i started watching ur vids mainly bcoz of my infatuation with everything k and it lead to me bcoming ur arden fan (lol).
soo i was wondering, do ppl in korea find u to b good looking or pretty or attractive or.......... well u know? bcoz i personally think u are very pretty!
LOL you are too funny girl. Im glad I came across your channel, cause I would probably be a mess if I ever visit Korea. haha. Definitely love all of your videos! Thank you for always sharing your experiences and for going out to share the views of another culture in such fun and creative ways. haha! You're awesome
ChoNunMigookSaram Thank you for the video, very funny! Keep working hard😊
Haha I was about to watch a newly iploaded video from BIGBANG & then I got the notification you uploaded on a new vid too! I'm watching your's first hahaha
Love ya Megan!
That intro >>>>>>>>>
OMG your voice cracks me up. Subscribed!
hey megan, (if you haven't already) can you make a video on how you established yourself in korea? as in, how you got a job and made friends etc? bc i remember in a previous video (i believe it was the one saying why you moved) you made it seem like it was easy to just move to another country w/o worrying about money or anything social? anyway, thanks for the content you provide us!
Thank Megan for the video! It was all different cultural mannerisms thay I never heard of and like you I'm very interested in Korea ' culture and language and hope to move there after I graduate college. I love all your videos they are always so helpful. So thank you for everything!! ♡♡
Hey Megan are you still wearing the same extensions you wore in your 'Korean extensions video'? Bc's I love em!
Love your videos Megan. Learned from your mistakes and of course I always laugh.
Thank you! :)
The funeral thing was super helpful. Luckily I knew the others but i'm moving to Seoul next year so in case I need to go to a funeral, this helped out!!! Love your skirt btw!
Hi! You're such an entertainer, I enjoy it. What are your IG/Twitter handles?
Thanks megan
I love your videos!
Actually same with some Polish cultures finding "You" offensive. My mother took years to stop getting offended with people saying you in English.
I've noticed the thing about messaging back in dramas! Like one person will text another and they will get super annoyed or worried if the other person hasn't texted back in like 5 seconds! I'm obsessed with your videos Megan, you are so funny
The messaging people you're interested in often makes so much sense! I wish it was more like that in western society. All of those little games we have to play in our dating culture are frustrating and, frankly, so confusing. x)
Lol about the korean guys texting you all the time... well i have the opposite problem. I started dating a korean guy like a month ago and what upsets me is that he never texts me or calls me. Well he did start texting me the day after we started dating but then he stopped. I would text him and he wouldn't even answer or if he did it would be like hours or days later. Then i thought he wasn't really interested so i just stopped texting him and decided to just forget about him. Then he started texting me again and asking me if i was tired of him. I told him what the problem was and he was just like.. i'm sorry but texting is just not my thing... so yea.. he hasn't sent me anythig in almost a week... i'm not texting that guy again. I feel like he's not interested on me but he still wants to have me. Now i wish he was a little desperate for me lol.. I don't even know what to think. I mght be wrong but who knows...
***** Aw that's awesome! Forgetting about that guy was apparently the best thing that could happen to you. well.. life goes on and we don't need to be waiting for anyone.
Jessy Aly It happened to me but with a friend, he really didint speak to me or even if I texted him he just answered like "ok", "nice" and I was like tell me if you dont want to speak with me! Hahaha He told me he's shy xDD so weird
Same happened with me and this Korean guy 😐
He was not interested... If they are they would message you... I do that too lol if I'm not interested I reply whenever I'm bored or want to but if I like them i text back in 2 seconds kk
+Jessy Aly He was interested but not everyone is a texter. I absolutely hate texting! I prefer a face to face conversation. If we can't have a face to face conversation then the last resort is speaking on the phone. To me, texting should be used just to set plans or for any little errand. I would not text anyone if I have to write out a paragraph. He told you he wasn't a texter, so don't just assume he doesn't like you. If you guys never went out any where on dates then yea he wasn't interested then. Oh well, he's not the only guy!
Didn't know the rice soup thing ^^ Thanks for sharing your experiences!!!
Ugh you're getting prettier and prettier 💙💚💛💜
가끔씩 말하시는 한국어가 너무 완벽한 발음과 억양이라 깜짝 깜짝 놀라게 되네요...;;
Great vid Megan ❤️
Thanks so much! I really love your videos
yea in many country they have a formal way of talking to a stranger and another for like a friend. in spanish I always say "tu" but with a stranger I say "usted,
I didn't know about the food etiquette with the rice in the soup. Wow they have so many rules but its understandable. I love seeing Manu in your vids you guys should make more collabs like a parody if you can 😊
very informative...thanks, Megan
You always make me smile and laugh out loud. :D You're awesome! I hope to meet you one day.
love your personality!
your vids are so interesting and i enjoy watching them;)
girl you are sooooo funny im just lmaoo over here tryna keep up with you
I love your personality!
Omg I love this thank you for the info funny but very informative 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 please do more
I'm so intrigued by your personality your so versatile lol
This video was very helpful. Thank you!
Great Video Megan ! Can you please make a full day of eating but vegan ? Maybe you can give us some advise whether it is easy being vegan in korea or very difficult ?
Thank You and best regards from Germany
I always wondered why all the employees would go to the funeral of a fellow employees dead family member in Korean dramas, it just didn't make sense to me
BAHAHA you really is a migook saram aintcha xD this video was awesome ahhaa first one i watched of yours but it definitely wont be the last! You got a new subscriber :)
You are so Awesome!!! subscribing.
post more dating videos in korea! i had no idea about the immediate texting rule either.... hahaha I learned so much :3
I love watching your videos .