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In the United States, there is a cultural practice of smiling and being kind to strangers upon meeting them. This can be interpreted as a way of signaling that one has no intention of causing harm. Similarly, the act of holding the door open for someone behind you can be seen as a gesture to prevent potential attacks from behind and to foster trust through consideration for others. A handshake can be understood in a similar context. It is said to have originated as a way of signaling, "I have no weapons," providing trust and expressing peaceful intentions to the other party. These actions go beyond mere politeness or habits and can be viewed as cultural expressions rooted in safety and trust. However, in Korea, it is extremely rare for strangers to harm someone. Therefore, there is no need to smile or be overly kind to people you are meeting for the first time. Instead, Koreans tend to become very friendly and genuine once they start talking and get to know each other. On the other hand, Americans often smile and appear friendly at first meetings but may keep their distance and hide their true feelings, which can come across as insincere. Many people may view Americans' kindness toward strangers as part of their superior culture. However, this behavior can actually be seen as wisdom acquired from living in a society where the potential risks of interacting with strangers are always in mind-a survival strategy born out of a fearful environment.
Wow, I never thought of it this way. But, I think you're correct on the points you made. American kindness is so conspicuously superficial because when they're flipped they become vicious animals wanting to destroy your ego right away.
Truly have missed your videos and have been looking forward to your return. Keep up your great content! Do not be put off by the looks of others, you are your own person and JUST KEEP SMILING, their seriousness is true to their society, and is true of many cultures, they are too much inward to themselves, but you can be outward giving. Be happy that you can put Smiles on the people who watch you. Thank you for what you produce and how you portray yourself.
In the US, I find it insincere when people smile at strangers. Yes, it's a friendly gesture, but how can it be genuine when you smile and say hello to complete strangers? Sometimes it's out of fear, nervousness, or awkwardness and not genuine at all. Customer service is another matter. Korean companies take pride in customer service, much more so than we do here in the US. Unless you go to high-end stores, the service in the States leaves much to be desired. For example, I flew on Korean and Asiana airlines, and the service is night and day compared to any American or Canadian airlines. By the way, Koreans are usually shy around strangers and foreigners. They usually avoid foreigners due to language barriers but are willing to help if the person asks or seems lost.
When I moved to the US from Korea, one of the weirdest things to get used to is strangers smiling and saying hi to you. I still am somewhat ambivalent to it. It's like going to to another country and finding that people there will take off their shoes and socks and grab one another's bare feet with their bare hands among strangers as a way of saying hello.
Go to Seoul worldcup stadium this Saturday. The final Korean Cup match 'Pohang steelers vs Ulsan Hyundai' will be hosted in Seoul wordcup stadium at 15:00 on 30th November. This Saturday. Go go!!
I recommend Korean BBQ beef since you're here 😍and Kimchi Jjigae of course. Always best to go with someone, it's a very Korean thing to couple up for food.
Hi Byanca, nice video.When will you come to Dubai? I'm from Las Vegas but I'm on tour in Dubai already 3 years let me know if you ever come to Dubai take care all the best.
My older brother (RIP) was assigned to Japan and Korea for some of his Naval Reserve duties back 20-30 years ago. He said since both countries had rebuilt after their wars, that the cities were efficient, clean and about as blah looking as you could get. He compared Seoul to a collection of giant cardboard moving boxes. He said that he had his meals at the Korean and Japanese base cafeterias and thus got to try all kinds of local foods. He said that he surprised himself by actually liking most of it. Or to put it like he would have said as a kid growing up "the Koreans are fancy on their food not their buildings". 🤣😂😉
@deepestsleeep You are absolutely correct. I used to rent Goldstar computer products back in the old days and then changed businesses, but I always wondered what happened to Goldstar. I was verry happy to find out years later that Goldstar was LG. In fact, I still own an LG phone.
hello, thank you for your opinion and sharing your impression. it is true that we do not smile that much, and i also hope we can change our culture. But i can say proudly that if any person get in trouble, bunch of Koreans will gather and help that person. most of us also think that if we show too much kindness to a stranger, we can be regarded as some weird person who have some wrong intention. from my perspective, Koreans and our society are going through some sort of puberty period. we are overly stressed not just becuz we are in that exact situation but also cuz we tend to believe that we are in that troublesome situation more than the reality. absence of hope and value is the current status of Korea. I am pretty sure it will change in five years
Korea is 5000 years old, what puberty period are you talking about? And for more than 1000 years Korea endured countless invasions from other countries, and we have no psychological bases to smile at foreigners, and although I welcome the world to Korea, but we don't owe them anything. Like Korea for what it is, because who cares?
There are more than 2.5 million foreign people with foreign passports from all over the world, working and living in South Korea, as of 2024. And, the number of foreign people are increasing quite fast.
Accommodation probably the most expensive aspect of staying in Seoul. With you on the e-sim. Absolutely brilliant deal which gave me 5G VERY FAST access everywhere including the Seoul and Busan Metros. Loved SK - hope to come back one day. Many thanks for the memories! 🙂🇰🇷
🟡 the card system is totally shit in Seoul 🟡 they need to learn from Hong Kong 🇭🇰 top up cards at the 7 Eleven or the transit and use it on public transport plus supermarkets etc .. ✅
That's right. I'm Korean. I totally agree that Koreans don't smile often. There are a few reasons for this. Korea was a big family a few decades ago. It was a society where it was a virtue to care for each other. However, rapid economic growth has created a fierce competitive society with single-person families. As a result of the side effects, fraud and distrust were prevalent in society, and rapid change caused tremendous chaos. Administration and law failed to keep up with these drastic changes, and Korean law was perceived by most people as a society full of fraud with distrust. When strangers do me a favor or show me a smile, I often mistake them for having bad intentions. It's a very unfortunate situation. But Koreans really like foreigners. They are shy people who want to be close to each other but can't approach them easily. I would appreciate it if you could understand that even if Koreans look cold, they are not cold to foreigners, but they are just not used to it. And it's often quite cold for working workers, especially part-timers. They're often unhappy with their lives and they're tired every day, so of course the people that come to them will be seen as work. Most of the time, Koreans can't afford to just show their friendship because their overly competitive lives are hard. While I was in the U.S. a month ago, I was moved by the friendly greetings and laughter of the American people. I hope Koreans can have such a smile and kindness even if they are not economically rich.
Good. The locals are getting tired of tourists 😂. I have family members who live in Seoul. Have you heard about the anti-tourism movement in Barcelona, Spain?
Those are only the mainstream korean food. Its like saying america only has burgers pizza and steak Asian cuisine 1. Korea 2. China 3. Thailand 4. Malaysia 5. Japan
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In the United States, there is a cultural practice of smiling and being kind to strangers upon meeting them. This can be interpreted as a way of signaling that one has no intention of causing harm. Similarly, the act of holding the door open for someone behind you can be seen as a gesture to prevent potential attacks from behind and to foster trust through consideration for others.
A handshake can be understood in a similar context. It is said to have originated as a way of signaling, "I have no weapons," providing trust and expressing peaceful intentions to the other party. These actions go beyond mere politeness or habits and can be viewed as cultural expressions rooted in safety and trust.
However, in Korea, it is extremely rare for strangers to harm someone. Therefore, there is no need to smile or be overly kind to people you are meeting for the first time. Instead, Koreans tend to become very friendly and genuine once they start talking and get to know each other. On the other hand, Americans often smile and appear friendly at first meetings but may keep their distance and hide their true feelings, which can come across as insincere.
Many people may view Americans' kindness toward strangers as part of their superior culture. However, this behavior can actually be seen as wisdom acquired from living in a society where the potential risks of interacting with strangers are always in mind-a survival strategy born out of a fearful environment.
Wow, I never thought of it this way. But, I think you're correct on the points you made. American kindness is so conspicuously superficial because when they're flipped they become vicious animals wanting to destroy your ego right away.
Truly have missed your videos and have been looking forward to your return. Keep up your great content! Do not be put off by the looks of others, you are your own person and JUST KEEP SMILING, their seriousness is true to their society, and is true of many cultures, they are too much inward to themselves, but you can be outward giving. Be happy that you can put Smiles on the people who watch you. Thank you for what you produce and how you portray yourself.
In the US, I find it insincere when people smile at strangers. Yes, it's a friendly gesture, but how can it be genuine when you smile and say hello to complete strangers? Sometimes it's out of fear, nervousness, or awkwardness and not genuine at all.
Customer service is another matter. Korean companies take pride in customer service, much more so than we do here in the US. Unless you go to high-end stores, the service in the States leaves much to be desired. For example, I flew on Korean and Asiana airlines, and the service is night and day compared to any American or Canadian airlines.
By the way, Koreans are usually shy around strangers and foreigners. They usually avoid foreigners due to language barriers but are willing to help if the person asks or seems lost.
When I moved to the US from Korea, one of the weirdest things to get used to is strangers smiling and saying hi to you. I still am somewhat ambivalent to it. It's like going to to another country and finding that people there will take off their shoes and socks and grab one another's bare feet with their bare hands among strangers as a way of saying hello.
Go to watch K-League and enjoy watching K-League tomorrow Sunday. Go go
Go to Seoul worldcup stadium this Saturday. The final Korean Cup match 'Pohang steelers vs Ulsan Hyundai' will be hosted in Seoul wordcup stadium at 15:00 on 30th November. This Saturday. Go go!!
I recommend Korean BBQ beef since you're here 😍and Kimchi Jjigae of course. Always best to go with someone, it's a very Korean thing to couple up for food.
Welcome to korea ~😅😅 and I hope your next visiting and more interesting experiences~^.~*
Hi Byanca, nice video.When will you come to Dubai? I'm from Las Vegas but I'm on tour in Dubai already 3 years let me know if you ever come to Dubai take care all the best.
My older brother (RIP) was assigned to Japan and Korea for some of his Naval Reserve duties back 20-30 years ago. He said since both countries had rebuilt after their wars, that the cities were efficient, clean and about as blah looking as you could get. He compared Seoul to a collection of giant cardboard moving boxes. He said that he had his meals at the Korean and Japanese base cafeterias and thus got to try all kinds of local foods. He said that he surprised himself by actually liking most of it. Or to put it like he would have said as a kid growing up "the Koreans are fancy on their food not their buildings". 🤣😂😉
A lots changed in 20 30 years..
Are you sure it was 20-30 years ago? Here in Ohio, it looks and feels like we're 30 years behind S. Korea. Talk about blah!
@deepestsleeep You are absolutely correct. I used to rent Goldstar computer products back in the old days and then changed businesses, but I always wondered what happened to Goldstar. I was verry happy to find out years later that Goldstar was LG. In fact, I still own an LG phone.
Welcome to korea ^^~ I hope your next visiting to korea and more interesting experiences ~♡^^♡
@@tkd3963 Look on the bright side. Cleveland is a lot better than Gary, Indiana!
Nice vlog 😊
People don't like stranger
There is a wall
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Hope you can go to and they can unify with North at some point. For warmth even.
hello, thank you for your opinion and sharing your impression. it is true that we do not smile that much, and i also hope we can change our culture. But i can say proudly that if any person get in trouble, bunch of Koreans will gather and help that person. most of us also think that if we show too much kindness to a stranger, we can be regarded as some weird person who have some wrong intention.
from my perspective, Koreans and our society are going through some sort of puberty period. we are overly stressed not just becuz we are in that exact situation but also cuz we tend to believe that we are in that troublesome situation more than the reality. absence of hope and value is the current status of Korea. I am pretty sure it will change in five years
Korea is 5000 years old, what puberty period are you talking about? And for more than 1000 years Korea endured countless invasions from other countries, and we have no psychological bases to smile at foreigners, and although I welcome the world to Korea, but we don't owe them anything. Like Korea for what it is, because who cares?
Free Johnny
Is mainland China more friendly?
Absolutely not
Hell no! Is the US? Definitely not!
There are more than 2.5 million foreign people with foreign passports from all over the world, working and living in South Korea, as of 2024. And, the number of foreign people are increasing quite fast.
Where does south korea amongst foreign tourists/immigrants
Accommodation probably the most expensive aspect of staying in Seoul. With you on the e-sim. Absolutely brilliant deal which gave me 5G VERY FAST access everywhere including the Seoul and Busan Metros. Loved SK - hope to come back one day. Many thanks for the memories! 🙂🇰🇷
Hong Kong is much more expensive than Seoul.
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Hello i love you i want to travel with you
Chinese
🟡 the card system is totally shit in Seoul 🟡 they need to learn from Hong Kong 🇭🇰 top up cards at the 7 Eleven or the transit and use it on public transport plus supermarkets etc .. ✅
Its brave to be ignorant like u
That's right. I'm Korean. I totally agree that Koreans don't smile often.
There are a few reasons for this. Korea was a big family a few decades ago. It was a society where it was a virtue to care for each other.
However, rapid economic growth has created a fierce competitive society with single-person families.
As a result of the side effects, fraud and distrust were prevalent in society, and rapid change caused tremendous chaos.
Administration and law failed to keep up with these drastic changes, and Korean law was perceived by most people as a society full of fraud with distrust.
When strangers do me a favor or show me a smile, I often mistake them for having bad intentions.
It's a very unfortunate situation.
But Koreans really like foreigners. They are shy people who want to be close to each other but can't approach them easily.
I would appreciate it if you could understand that even if Koreans look cold, they are not cold to foreigners, but they are just not used to it.
And it's often quite cold for working workers, especially part-timers. They're often unhappy with their lives and they're tired every day, so of course the people that come to them will be seen as work.
Most of the time, Koreans can't afford to just show their friendship because their overly competitive lives are hard.
While I was in the U.S. a month ago, I was moved by the friendly greetings and laughter of the American people.
I hope Koreans can have such a smile and kindness even if they are not economically rich.
Not a friendly place 🫤 Seoul is not a place I want to return to anytime soon
Good. The locals are getting tired of tourists 😂. I have family members who live in Seoul. Have you heard about the anti-tourism movement in Barcelona, Spain?
Is your country friendly? Do tourists come back again and again?
It seems that except for instant noodles ,kichi and BBQ south korea doesn't have any other cuisines to share.
Those are only the mainstream korean food. Its like saying america only has burgers pizza and steak
Asian cuisine
1. Korea
2. China
3. Thailand
4. Malaysia
5. Japan
Lol. You sound super stupid. You don't travel or eat out much do you.
박쥐고기 쳐먹다가 전 세계에 병을 퍼뜨리는 민폐나라 사람이 타국 음식에 대해 말이 많네요
This has to be the most ignorant comment i have ever read.
I heard ignorance is bliss.....you must be very happy