What's Considered Rude In Korea?
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Hey Explorers, What's considered Rude In Your Country?
Putting your hands in your pants pockets 😭
Not holding the door when someone is behind you
It’s interesting how every country has its own rules for what’s polite and what’s not. Like a big game of manners where the rules change depending on where you are.
Asking a woman you don’t know her age
@@mokka661Canada? 😂
I remember a volunteer job I had when I was over there and someone I worked with who was a “hyung” as he happened to be only a few years older than me was confiding in me about his depression and struggles in his life, and so I empathized with him and tried to be a good friend by offering him some helpful advice and some words of encouragement, only to be dismissed and invalidated when he told me that in Korean culture, it is considered rude for someone who is younger to offer advice or any words of wisdom because they really place a strong emphasis on age, as older people are supposed to be the ones looked at as role models and mentors, so it is often looked down upon for a younger person to offer any wisdom, as they are viewed as not having much experience in life.
Sociedade atrasada nos pensamentos,por isso que tá do jeito que tá sinto muito por vc passar por isso.
그 정도면 꼰대 중에서도 참 보기 드문 상꼰대인데 좀 유별난 분을 만나셨네요. 형동생, 선후배 간에 조언을 주고받는 건 매우 흔한 일인데 그 분이 JL님의 조언에 자존심이 상하는 부분이 있어서 괜히 역정을 낸게 아닌가 싶네요.
@@May10thAs a matter of fact, come to think of it, that hyung did display a lot of narcissistic traits and me trying to empathize and encourage him might’ve hurt his ego. He wasn’t the only older person I tried to give advice to as there were other older friends that were struggling and they actually did appreciate my words of encouragement.
@@JustaNobody-j8x Due to my lack of english skill, I had to write my first comment in Korean(trusting Google translator), but I guess my meaning was conveyed well.
Among older people, there are still many who demand excessive courtesy towards their elders, but it is rare for them to be so strict that they cannot even give comforting advice to their close “hyung”(or coworkers). Men in particular often like realistic advice, and many even say, ‘A true friend is someone who criticizes you honestly to your face.’
Due to my lack of english skill, I had to write my first comment in Korean(trusting Google translator), but I guess my meaning was conveyed well.
Among older people, there are still many who demand excessive courtesy towards their elders, but it is rare for them to be so strict that they cannot even give comforting advice to their close “hyung.” Men in particular often like realistic advice, and many even say, ‘A true friend is someone who advises you honestly to your face.’
I learn so much about Koreans, Korean culture, Korean attitudes from you!! Thanks for these interviews!
KExplorer is a fashion icon
It's interesting how the tall man in the gray jacket said that spitting in the street is rude, but it is probably one of the most common behaviors I have seen among Korean men (both young and old). It's also something I noticed foreigners living in Korea struggle to get used to.
As a Korean I can tell Spitting on the street is definitely rude in Korea. If someone do something like that, they will be considered uneducated and rude.I also detest such behavior, but I still see it every night on streets with many bars. This perhaps shows the need for Korea's civic culture to become more mature. I think it's mainly smokers, but even those people would never do it in front of their elders or bosses.
Most people do not spit in Korea. I would say at the most one out of fifty people would do that and many times not at all.
KExplorer with a nice fit!!! Jacket matches the headband!! Excellent my friend
Very enlightening and educational! I know you've talked to married couples with their kids in previous vids, but most of their children weren't yet school age. I'd love to see a future video where you interview foreigner parents who are currently raising school age children in Korea to share what their experience is like raising their children in Korea and what motivated them to raise a family in Korea. How do they feel about the Korean educational system?
Living in the west I often hear people say when justifying particular behaviours “ I don’t care what other people think”. In the west we embrace individualism. Having lived in both Korea and Japan I never once heard someone say “I don’t care what other people think” . Generally I found my Korean and Japanese friends thought seriously about how their behaviours and what the say might impact others. They tried very hard not to offend other people or make them uncomfortable. I like this concern for the wider community however one downside of this was social change could be slow because conversations about topics that might cause offence or make others uncomfortable could be difficult in the social setting
I'm sick of foreigners saying Japan, Korea and China are the same. It's the same as saying America, Canada and the UK are the same, or that European countries are the same.
In Japan, people don't care about others as much as they do in Korea. Especially when it comes to fashion, people are freer to enjoy it than in the West. Even in the West, people are concerned about what others think. If they say they like Japanese culture, they'll be called a weeb, so there are a lot of kids who can't freely say they like Japanese culture.
Korea has a Confucian culture and Japan does not, don't talk like Japan and Korea are the same country, and your personal experience does not represent all Japanese people, there are over 100 million people in Japan. Korea has a strict culture of not being able to say anything to your elders, but Japan is not so strict. Because it is a Confucian culture. In Japan, we respect our elders, but if we are close, we feel free to express opposing opinions. Those who know both countries well know that Japan and Korea have completely opposite national characteristics.
I don’t think I said that Korea and Japan were the same country did I? Or even implied that?
Oh and I’ve spent the last 50yrs of my life living in both Japan and Korea .. I have Korean grandfather and Japanese grandmother .. my mother is half Japanese and half Korean .. my father half Scottish half Chinese from Hong Kong
Jerry, your Korean pronunciation is improving! 🎉👏👏👏❤️
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0:19 This doggy is living the life 😎
So cute! 😂
Kept looking at the camera too. What a sweet pup.
한국인들은 외국인을 많이 접하지 않다보니 외국인들이 다가올때 하는 악수나 서양식 대화 접근 방식들에 대해서는 대부분 긍정적으로 생각합니다 😊
다만, 어른들에게 허리를 숙여 인사하는 '한국인스러운' 모습을 보일 때 더욱 호감도가 플러스 되는 것 뿐이죠.
딱 한가지 외국인 입장에서 한국인들에게 조심해야 하는 점이 있다면 '내가 하는 행동이 다른사람들에게 피해를 주는가 아닌가' 입니다! 좋은 영상 보고갑니다!
This videos help so much with insight on this culture, wow. I mean of course you can always watch videos about facts on the culture but seeing stuff like this in real time with Native Koreans is so so informing. WOW thank you so much for doing these videos, I love them so much. And I know so much must go into it behind the scenes so PROPS TO YOU
Your guests seem very kind, I appreciate all their answers.
I have really been enjoying your videos and they are very useful to me as I just moved to Korea. Great job!
This channel is great....keep up the great work
Maybe at some point tipping culture will be replaced with decent wage culture. Then there will be no need to educate people that taxes and tips have very different functions.
small talk is not rude. but it is very uncommon. not recommend it
it's rather awkward than rude.
I wouldn’t say that it is rude but one thing I never liked about going overseas is when someone meet you the first thing they ask you about your nationality they do it not so much out of curiosity, but sometimes to start a political debate. I think that Leah human beings should realizethat any questions should be done from our standpoint of courtesy and politeness
It's very interesting to see that some things are considered rude or impolite in some countries but in other countries it's not!! Handshake's are common here in the states it's a way of introducing yourself to someone!! Me personally I don't mind it 😮 I'm the kind of person I usually hug a person or friend to show kindness and respect to that individual or person!! But I wouldn't want anyone to get the wrong impression🤣 of me so maybe I'll keep my hugs to myself when I come to back Korea 🙏🏽!! Thanks for this clip it was very informative ✅
Love what you do. For a little advice, you can say "저는 제리입니다" instead of "제가 제리입니다". The latter means "I'm the very person named Jerry", which is not recommandable when you're introducing yourself to someone you first met. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you in Yonsei campus someday!
Living in Korea as a foreigner, I've experienced a notable cultural difference in the hand gesture used to call someone. In Korea, the gesture involves extending the hand from the top, as using the bottom hand gesture is considered disrespectful and associated with calling animals. This is a contrast to my home country and Western cultures, where calling humans is typically done using the bottom hand gesture without any negative connotations.
Did that one guy say hitting someone on the street in Korea is rude? lol, I'm not sure what he means but that behavior is more than rude it's criminal!
He probably meant bumping into people. Which is something everyone does here and I literally have to figh the urge to say something about it on a regular basis. 😅
It's rude to talk in public transportation. If you are a foreigner dont do it. They will kill you with looks 😂. As for where I come from rude thing that in Korea are normal: staring in my country is considered very rude, I understand in Korea they do it because they still have tons of people that have little to no exposure to foreigners. Additionally, its rude to make remarks on people's appearance, in Korea lot of elders do this and even young people, out of nowhere, which is awkward sometimes. Imagine you going to the same cafe for 3 months and one day the lady at register says "I remember you, although you gained weight" okay miss but can I just get my coffee 💀
i can relate this on a personal level. But its not in Korea, but my dad's friend whom is in business with him. He's like oh, you have gained a little weight, this look good on u. I'm like thanks 💀
3:24 Most of the people that talk loudly in Korean public transportations are elderlies...
that dog was so so cute omg
00:00 🤝 In Korea, small talk like asking "How was your day?" might still be seen as unfamiliar or uncomfortable for some people.
01:02 🧐 Making immediate physical or personal evaluations of others, like commenting on appearance or fashion, is often considered rude in Korean culture.
02:00 🍲 Eating food on the street in Korea is generally acceptable and even celebrated due to the rich street food culture.
03:37 🤧 While blowing your nose in public might not be considered rude by everyone, some older individuals may view it as impolite due to traditional Confucian values.
05:01 🗣 Speaking loudly or engaging in loud conversations in public spaces like buses or subways is generally considered rude and can inconvenience others.
07:45 🙋♂ Initiation of physical contact like handshakes or other forms of touch may be perceived as intrusive or uncomfortable for some Koreans, especially in initial encounters.
09:23 💼 Tipping culture is not common in Korea, as service charges are often included in the bill. While some may feel awkward offering tips, it's generally not considered rude in Korean society.
Korean views keep evolving and for the most part improving
You mean becoming western?
@@slee2695I feel Korea still has the most Confucius influenced culture in Asia remaining today, but now it's slowly evolving away from that, which is just a natural progression of things, not exclusively western, even western cultures evolved. I don't think Confucius values should be abandoned but it's bit inconvenient for the modern era, Japan I feel has a better balance, like Korea still had that confusing age system(thankfully they got rid of it recently b/c how inconvenient it was during Covid)
@@spawncampeI don't think it's evolution at all. I would describe it as cultural encroachment.
Recently, the feud between two famous soccer players was an issue in Korea. Some said it was because the kid had been educated in the West since childhood, while others said he had no manners. Well, in my opinion, it's true that it's not polite.
The origin of mankind is Korea. Korea has a history of 5,000 years. It was the first human to cultivate rice, and the first human to catch a whale. It made the world's first metal type, and there are dolmens(stone henge) all over the world, but many of the world's oldest dolmens(stone henge) are in Korea.
Should do Korean society's view on short people
주제와는 상관없는 이야기인데 흑인분 목소리가 굉장히 감미롭네요.
흑인 R&B 가수들 목소리입니다. 지나가다가 우연히 보게 되어서 댓글 남겨봅니다.
I like your vids ,💯 your easy too talk with, The two guys with the long hair , one looks like a Greek god 💖, the other one with glasses, has such a positive charisma, i would ask him on a date, 💖i believe i would have so much fun.😂
Traveling through many Asian countries, liking the differences between cultures.
Thank you for the vid 💯
good interview!
Jerry.. another informative video
This definitely has nothing to do with foreigners. This seems very pointed towards things that Koreans do to each other.
Hi Jerry, will you consider making a short outro for your video's?
Asking youngsters' job/relationship status always disrespectful, even when in Hong Kong/Mainland China
Particularly Lunar New Year where they meet relatives and loads of comparisons
Effectively the younger generation started to hate the festival because of it
Some who working far from their hometown, even refuse to return home during that period
Is it rude or insecurities?
In certain regions of America (like DC) , it can be seen as rude but there is context that goes with it. Like if you are in a comfortable environment and meeting new kind people it can easily be seen as just getting to know each other. But sometimes you can tell someone is asking to size you up. My experience is I felt a little uncomfy about what I was doing when I wasn't proud of it or wanted to be doing something else. In other words, people's insecurities dictate whether this question is considered rude or not. But in East Asia, I am aware of how competitive people are and unrealistic standards an being compared to others, so I see how this can be a strained topic.
Hi K explorer, can you do a what is rude when u go on dates in Korea?
I wish one of the questions was, “Is it rude to NOT dress well”
no, it's not rude at all. it's just Koreans like neat styles when they go outside. actually, most people really don't care whatever you wear(maybe some elders do) but if you wear something sexy(like showing cleavage), it would be a problem at a working place
@@binnie8559 I am Korean American 교포 and when I lived in Korea for several years, people made fun of me for not dressing well. “내일은 기본이고, 화장 💄좀 하셔야되요. 그리고 옷도 좀 잘 입고…“ that was from my real estate agent. When I went to 현대 백화점, some people gasped at me for wearing shorts. “어머, 저 엄마 봐! 반바지 입었어!”
@@ElwynnForest Dam, but i mean i prefer skirt but getting reprimanded for wearing short pants is crazyyy
It’s polite not to care about others? That is a concept I find very difficult to understand. I don’t think I could live in Korea tbh
I think what he means is not invade other peoples privacy and not comment openly regarding others lifestyle choices or say things that might upset others. Generally Koreans care about how their behaviour impacts on others and therefore prefer not to act in ways or say things that might make others uncomfortable. We in the west tend to embrace individualism to the extent that we think of ourselves first and foremost and care less about how our behaviours affect others
He isn't expressing indifference; rather, he's advising not to focus on or stare at other people.
my pet peeve is that too many people dont cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze.
especially when im on the subway
I’m glad you’re making topics like this so that many Koreans watching can change their ways…making handshakes more common
01:10 the chad just straight up went "screw fashim, I'm gonna go out in a bathrobe"
I read that in Korea is rude to show your teeth when you smile
In Korea, it is not considered rude at all to show your teeth when you smile. On the contrary, smiling openly, including showing your teeth, is generally seen as a sign of friendliness and warmth. Koreans, like people in many other cultures, smile to express happiness and friendliness. So, if you are visiting Korea or interacting with Koreans, you don't need to worry about hiding your teeth when you smile. It is perfectly acceptable and welcomed.
@@user-jq7sj6os4q no, this person is right or at least there’s some truth to what they are saying, it is more for women, it used to be considered rude or unladylike behavior to show your teeth when smiling or laughing, i still see people who hide their mouths when laughing but it’s less than it used to be. no problem with foreigners doing it tho
i swear i love eating on street or by walking i love it hard but the best on a rainy day at home
I've seen ajossi's spit on sidewalks, ajummas push people around on the subways to get ahead and then walk slowly to block everyone else from passing by, I've seen tons of families talk loud and obnoxiously in restaurants to the point where I cannot hear myself think, I've heard burps like homer simpson, but the biggest pet peeve of mine, is that if I wear anything other than the "normal" clothing in Korea (black/white), they will stare at me like I was an alien from another planet. You also need to have the matching bowl haircut if you're a male.
Asking ages is really super common thing in Korea 😂😂
Wait, are these things Korean people as a culture find rude or just the people in this video? Cause, I've had all of these things happen to me and people tell me that's just Korean culture. 😅
Korea's culture has undergone rapid changes in the past five years.
This mans drip is always on point
Wait, it’s rude to make small talk in Korea? What?
I wish it was rude in Canada too 😆
공공장소 또는 지하철 같은곳에서 큰소리로 떠드는건 매너가 없어보입니다.
If you think easy about it, Korean society is made up of conservative and passive people who try not to stand out
Any actions that go against that may be perceived as rude
Would like to see you collab with Japanese interviewer TH-cam guy. You go to Japan to interview and he goes to Korea to interview.
Or they interview each other about interviewing?
Wait.. so what on earth do you talk about? The weather? 👀
Girl in white jacket is so cute .. I wanna marry her ❤😂😊
Guys am looking for a Korean boyfriend😭😭😭😭how can I find him because am in love with Koreans
Go on dating sites
In india everything is common 😅😅
How about a topic of who are better drivers in Korea? Women or men? 😂
A South Korean, a North Korean and an American are in a Restaurant. The American orders. He says to the waiter, "I'll have the steak, Thank you". The North Korean says, "What is a steak?" The South Korean says, "What is Thank you".
Being a Korea isn't an Easy job. 😅
Why are u holding their hands so long 😂😂😂😂 awkwarddddd
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It's surprising that nobody mentioned mockery or $hit-talking, because there was a popular TH-camr in Korea who got roasted for a video at the beginning of February involving a so-called "comedian" pretending to be a Filipina guest but was just spouting offensive stereotypes and doing a mockingly bad impression of the accent.
This is not the first time Korea has pissed on the Philippines, and they say stupid things as if trying to establish dominance when they really just demonstrate the failure of their own parents and society. It's like they're envious that we're more content with our lives, and taking their frustrations out on us, even though we're the reason many of them learn English, one of the most useful skills in today's world, and our grandfathers are part of the reason why you have a home in the first place.
This video is about social manners not racism , Go to another video, they replied what they were asked
Korea is an unfortunate country that was divided by powerful countries and fought proxy wars, but it is one of the countries with the longest history in the world. I want you to know that the country was not divided because Koreans did not get along with each other, and that Koreans were victims.
It's good that you respect your ancestors, but saying that the reason Koreans have their home is because of your ancestors is frankly a ridiculous statement.
The reason Koreans express gratitude to many countries, including the Philippines, that participated in the Korean War is to honor the fallen soldiers as former soldiers (most Koreans are former soldiers).
They are not saying thanks to the Philippines to listen to the arrogant remarks of little guys like you.
At that time, the Philippines participated in the Korean War under the United States.
Additionally, they experienced an economic boom period through the 'war special demand' caused by the Korean War. (The Philippines' participation in the Korean War was entirely for political and economic reasons.)
Filipinos often say, “We were richer than Korea in the past.”
Yes, that's true. The Philippines was wealthier than Korea for about 10 years, because right after the end of the war, Korea was devastated by the Korean War and the Philippines became richer. That's the reason.
And the reason the Philippines uses English as a second language is because it was colonized by Britain and the United States in the past.
It is true that English is the most commonly used language in modern times, but your remarks show your lack of historical consciousness.
Korea has no difficulty developing despite not using English as its official language.
I hope you find within yourself where your unreasonable too much anger toward Korea comes from.
Too hypocrite
if you talk shit about my korean men its on sight yeah im talking to you yt losers