Now let’s pull up the long list of things Americans freely talk about that are considered taboo in South Korean conversations 😂 we are all similar culturally, not better or worse, but just shaped differently. That being said, I agree with the commenter that some things are just inherently rude, even if they are cultural norms.
Culturally, they have a lot of strange taboos. All Americans are not like as he said. Comparing cultures just because of his views, as superficial as they may be, should be respected, not put down. At least we can comment about the government whereas S. Koreans can't. They may ask "did you eat" but look how "thin" the majority of them are. As if we don't have observant mothers or aunts. The older S. Korean men and women, for the most part, usually gain more weight, I said usually because there are exceptions, a few. The S. Koreans do mock fat people. My military relatives traveled and were stationed all over the world (not to one country) and didn't make comparisons. I was told to travel to see how the rest of the world lives. This was before this commentor was even born. No cultural comparison input of any kind. By the way, his mother is still sending him money? Is he a student? TESLs get paid there; even tutors get paid well.
I guess just blurting out what you see about someone is rude because you don’t know what the other person has been through. It’s especially hurtful if the person has been trying to change. If you are especially close to the person I think it is okay to tell them in private alone rather than commenting publicly.
I agree, this guys comments are idiotic. I mean, there might be something legit about what he has noticed, but the manner in which he explained it is awful. “Don’t be so sensitive” can be used to justify all sorts of harassment. Asian people would not stand for that. If there is something good about commenting on people’s appearance, and if Americans don’t like that, then our American problem is merely a problem of misunderstanding the meaning/motivation of the comment - a meaning which Asian peoples have taught and understood in their cultural past for reasons unknown to us.
@@gomer2813I’m for body shaming. America is disgustingly obese. It needs to be shamed, not accepted. Go keto or carnivore. Stay away from seed oils and chemicals. Walk around a lot. Exercise. Drink enough water. Americans have no excuse to be this sick, unhealthy, and then too sensitive about it.
There is a sense of community in South/East that doesn’t exist in the West. So people would be naturally preoccupied about someone they don’t well enough and tell him that he/she looks too skinny, gained weight…It’s out of concern but it’s seen as being rude in The West (or by the western culture fanatics.) This is why the west has more homeless, people throw their parents in nursing homes but would send them cards because you know they’re not rude.
Look, there is something to be said for both sides of his perspective. It shouldn't be "normal" to casually give your opinion about someone's appearance. However, most of the time, it's accepted as long as it's nice and not off-putting in a perverted way. If you live in a country that has certain amenities, it's likely that you won't think about whether they have those things in another significantly established part of the world. Most people will assume that something they use regularly would be universal. Not necessarily thinking they're country is better, that's just their experience. His answers could have had a little more perspective. Things are not always black and white. BTW, no one is being sensitive when being approached with comments about their weight. Even when our mothers say "oh you look like you've gained a few pounds".... that stings a bit, so someone that is an acquaintance or stranger is absolutely overstepping by saying that. It's not your business what someone else's body looks like, let alone you expressing that to them!
@gomer2813 No, this person is a koreaboo. Obsessed with anything Korea due to k pop and k dramas, and not even Korean don't understand the society and the social norm there
He knows that the way they comment on ur appearance weight is rude. But people want to fit in. In Korean culture, so things that they know with in their self is rude and disrespectful they a willing to accept . Being rude and disrespectful doesn’t change just because ur in a different country. Right is right and wrong is wrong. And that has nothing to do with being sensitive.
Its not just Korea, even in India they just blindly comment on yor looks...I remember one of my college teachers told me to turn around and was like " you need to gain some weight, men won't want to marry you if you dont have any curves" or "you look ugly" etc. This is not all of India, this is just a tiny experience of mine in India. Love to all countries ❤
This comment section is full of people who really can't seem to fully comprehend what this wonderful gentleman who has a worldy view now ,is trying to convey. The world is a lot bigger than you think, and cultural differences exist, so perhaps try to widen your own measurements of what's socially acceptable. Wokeness is not always needed everywhere, and each society can still naturally progress in its own unique ways.
I think some of this comment section is demonstrating that they can't take things at face value because they use the same terms the guy is stating, as insults when they themselves are arguing with someone else. The "you look tired" or "you don't look good today' comments are something I've used with people to gauge if they need to take a break from something they're doing or if they're sick and need me to get something for them. Of course, I do it on the side when it's just me and that person.
It is rude to comment about a person’s weight regardless of what country it is. It’s common sense and Korea shouldn’t get a pass because they are superficial there
Not all Americans are sensitive. It depends on how you were raised. If you endured criticisms at home you’re likely to endure them from outside the home and not yell you’re being bullied on every occasion. A tough homelife can toughen you up to the outside world
There is a difference definitely America is different we attempt to be nice and care about others feelings by being indirect while in Asia it’s different like commenting on appearance is normal but with the rise of social media there is a lot of awareness that this is just simply wrong to get too personal with someone commenting on their weight especially if you’re not a doctor!!!
as a Korean we asian people always ask that you look tired? how you been ? they ask because they cared. meanwhile in america when someone say your fat they just say thanks😂
Nah, US is extremely heterogenous so being sensitive about appearance is understandable since setting a uniform beauty standard has proven to be impossible. Maybe that can fly in Korea which is extremely homogenous, but not here, and it should stay that way tbh.
For a country where respect and politeness are supposed to matter they sure don't seem to show it that much...what kind of culture is this promoting? In most places around the world, people know if you have nothing nice to say, then just don't, especially to a stranger of all people. If you're not a physician, who are you to tell others what to do with their bodies? You tell ME to lose weight? Either you lose the attitude or lose a fight.
There are cultures that adopt the strategy that certain things should not be said, and cultures that adopt the strategy that certain things have limited value but are easily talked about. To people from other countries, it may seem like Koreans place too much importance on appearance. But in fact, in everyday life, a person's appearance often has only the same value as the appearance of food. And what ultimately governs the judgment of a person is his or her personality. Of course, being good-looking is often very helpful, but that's the same in any country.
Koreans do place too much importance on appearance, even based on race. Just look at how many pretty young girls from Europe and America come to Korea to work as fashion models, as compared to the girls from other parts of the world.
@@superyt4ever There are also black models in Korea. Considering the number of black people in Korea, that's a lot. And there are many KPOP idols from other Asian countries.
@@박똘똘-o1j White models still far outnumber black models among all foreign models. And the Kpop idols from other Asian countries are chosen mainly to use them to help gain popularity of their Kpop groups in their countries.
Americans are all different depending on their values... We are a country of many countries. But some Americans feel entitled and don't respect others, only themselves....
Why would they say that tho? It is still rude. He is right that it is different for women. Also why is he speaking for all Americans? Most of us know we aren’t better than other countries and the fact that he thought that says more about him than America. It’s such a weird common misconception and I hate that he is even perpetuating that idea that Americans are proud and ignorant.
I 100% agree. I’m tired of people like him. Pew Research has proven that the patriotism level in the USA is the lowest of modernized countries and that the shame level is the highest. This is utterly obvious to anyone living here IRL. At a certain point, if people like this guy denies this, you have to wonder if he is lying intentionally for some malicious reason - to defame the USA.
@@superyt4everoooooh economy? It isnt really great to have all that debt that USA has soon you will have problem even pay the interestrate but rest of your comment is kind of true
He is absolutely right, most Americans think that everything good thing is American made or the best. I don’t know if that’s because they have not bothered to travel or they are close minded or maybe both. All places have good and bad and to ignore the bad in my opinion is not logical or helpful.
Maybe they don't have the money to travel to another country, just a thought. A lot of us are poor, like poor poor, and if we travel, it's to a different state.
There's western culture. I'm from Brazil south America and here is a taboo to comment on someone's weight. If you do this you'll be ostracized like a pariah. Cancelled for life.
Koreans say “you are too skinny. You should eat more” a lot. Koreans Don’t say “you are too fat. You should eat less”. (Exception: mom will say that) Koreans don’t comment on obvious complex. If you are fat, they will not mention it. If you have deformation, they will not mention it. But if you have a slight flaw (acne, bad complexion), they mention it to show they care about you. I have a big scar, and nobody mentioned it in my whole life so I never was conscious about it. They pretend they don’t see it. But they mention my weight all the time (I’m skinny).
Asian say these things all the time. I know an American collegue who really make a big deal for normal things without asking to ensure what other means. He already intensely like ready to react against what others say. Jump to the conclusion confidently without listening
Kinda over sensitive? Watch this, Kamala did not run a flawless campaign and trump will not do anything he says😂 let the political war that Americans DO NOT UNDERSTAND begin
Saying someone has gained/ lost weight or looked tired are mere observations. How the person reacts based on those comments depends on how the person thinks if it's good or bad. It is different from saying the person is fat like a pig. Some people, outside of Korean, get defensive about their weight, even if it is a statement of observation.
This is factually wrong. The USA is the least patriotic modern country, and the country with the highest percentage of people saying they are “ashamed” to call themselves American. You can look it up - Pew Research surveys.
Let people comment about your appearance, and let's see how much you object to "wokeness". Wokeness means acceptance and tolerance, so it's intolerant people who politicize the concept.
Korea is also changing in certain areas. There was a case where a person was disciplined for telling an obese woman at a meal with co-workers to control her weight and not keep eating. Of course, the remarks that were subject to disciplinary action were of the kind that can be found in pleasant conversations between friends. Anyway, it can be said to be a positive change. However, this does not mean that the perception of fat women has improved. There was a time when fat but cheerful, good-natured female characters were popular. But now, especially for men, when they think of a fat woman, they often think of an aggressive, always depressed, and unsociable character.
Now let’s pull up the long list of things Americans freely talk about that are considered taboo in South Korean conversations 😂 we are all similar culturally, not better or worse, but just shaped differently.
That being said, I agree with the commenter that some things are just inherently rude, even if they are cultural norms.
Culturally, they have a lot of strange taboos. All Americans are not like as he said. Comparing cultures just because of his views, as superficial as they may be, should be respected, not put down. At least we can comment about the government whereas S. Koreans can't. They may ask "did you eat" but look how "thin" the majority of them are. As if we don't have observant mothers or aunts. The older S. Korean men and women, for the most part, usually gain more weight, I said usually because there are exceptions, a few. The S. Koreans do mock fat people. My military relatives traveled and were stationed all over the world (not to one country) and didn't make comparisons. I was told to travel to see how the rest of the world lives. This was before this commentor was even born. No cultural comparison input of any kind. By the way, his mother is still sending him money? Is he a student? TESLs get paid there; even tutors get paid well.
I guess just blurting out what you see about someone is rude because you don’t know what the other person has been through. It’s especially hurtful if the person has been trying to change.
If you are especially close to the person I think it is okay to tell them in private alone rather than commenting publicly.
I agree, this guys comments are idiotic. I mean, there might be something legit about what he has noticed, but the manner in which he explained it is awful. “Don’t be so sensitive” can be used to justify all sorts of harassment. Asian people would not stand for that. If there is something good about commenting on people’s appearance, and if Americans don’t like that, then our American problem is merely a problem of misunderstanding the meaning/motivation of the comment - a meaning which Asian peoples have taught and understood in their cultural past for reasons unknown to us.
This sounds weak to me
@@gomer2813I’m for body shaming. America is disgustingly obese. It needs to be shamed, not accepted. Go keto or carnivore. Stay away from seed oils and chemicals. Walk around a lot. Exercise. Drink enough water. Americans have no excuse to be this sick, unhealthy, and then too sensitive about it.
There is a sense of community in South/East that doesn’t exist in the West.
So people would be naturally preoccupied about someone they don’t well enough and tell him that he/she looks too skinny, gained weight…It’s out of concern but it’s seen as being rude in The West (or by the western culture fanatics.)
This is why the west has more homeless, people throw their parents in nursing homes but would send them cards because you know they’re not rude.
@@WokeisaJoke0522 Empathy is not a sign of weakness it’s a sign of strength. Only the strong can afford to be kind.
Look, there is something to be said for both sides of his perspective. It shouldn't be "normal" to casually give your opinion about someone's appearance. However, most of the time, it's accepted as long as it's nice and not off-putting in a perverted way.
If you live in a country that has certain amenities, it's likely that you won't think about whether they have those things in another significantly established part of the world. Most people will assume that something they use regularly would be universal. Not necessarily thinking they're country is better, that's just their experience. His answers could have had a little more perspective. Things are not always black and white.
BTW, no one is being sensitive when being approached with comments about their weight. Even when our mothers say "oh you look like you've gained a few pounds".... that stings a bit, so someone that is an acquaintance or stranger is absolutely overstepping by saying that. It's not your business what someone else's body looks like, let alone you expressing that to them!
This comment is factual. The man in this video explained his frustrations very badly.
@gomer2813 No, this person is a koreaboo. Obsessed with anything Korea due to k pop and k dramas, and not even Korean don't understand the society and the social norm there
He knows that the way they comment on ur appearance weight is rude. But people want to fit in. In Korean culture, so things that they know with in their self is rude and disrespectful they a willing to accept . Being rude and disrespectful doesn’t change just because ur in a different country. Right is right and wrong is wrong. And that has nothing to do with being sensitive.
Its not just Korea, even in India they just blindly comment on yor looks...I remember one of my college teachers told me to turn around and was like " you need to gain some weight, men won't want to marry you if you dont have any curves" or "you look ugly" etc.
This is not all of India, this is just a tiny experience of mine in India. Love to all countries ❤
From a South African living in Korea, these comments about Americans are 100% accurate!
This comment section is full of people who really can't seem to fully comprehend what this wonderful gentleman who has a worldy view now ,is trying to convey. The world is a lot bigger than you think, and cultural differences exist, so perhaps try to widen your own measurements of what's socially acceptable. Wokeness is not always needed everywhere, and each society can still naturally progress in its own unique ways.
Yes
I think some of this comment section is demonstrating that they can't take things at face value because they use the same terms the guy is stating, as insults when they themselves are arguing with someone else.
The "you look tired" or "you don't look good today' comments are something I've used with people to gauge if they need to take a break from something they're doing or if they're sick and need me to get something for them. Of course, I do it on the side when it's just me and that person.
Oh wow! I really enjoyed his comments..
It is rude to comment about a person’s weight regardless of what country it is. It’s common sense and Korea shouldn’t get a pass because they are superficial there
Not all Americans are sensitive. It depends on how you were raised. If you endured criticisms at home you’re likely to endure them from outside the home and not yell you’re being bullied on every occasion. A tough homelife can toughen you up to the outside world
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There is a difference definitely America is different we attempt to be nice and care about others feelings by being indirect while in Asia it’s different like commenting on appearance is normal but with the rise of social media there is a lot of awareness that this is just simply wrong to get too personal with someone commenting on their weight especially if you’re not a doctor!!!
as a Korean we asian people always ask that you look tired? how you been ? they ask because they cared.
meanwhile in america when someone say your fat they just say thanks😂
Just came to say the same. They either care a lot or they want to make you feel bad. The latter is everywhere, and usually, petty women.
@MinJi_Scarlett as a korean not all are saying bad about your appearance
I think in this respect american culture is normal korean is not. You should never make a comment to someones physical appereance it is rudeness.
Sean!! good to see u here 😊
I was told I was beautiful by a Korean man my age. Right in front of my husband! Husband replied, Absolutely! 😂😂😂🇺🇸
Nah, US is extremely heterogenous so being sensitive about appearance is understandable since setting a uniform beauty standard has proven to be impossible. Maybe that can fly in Korea which is extremely homogenous, but not here, and it should stay that way tbh.
haha refreshing to hear him be the one answering questions this time
The guy doing interviews is good at pronouncing korean '우월주의'
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For a country where respect and politeness are supposed to matter they sure don't seem to show it that much...what kind of culture is this promoting? In most places around the world, people know if you have nothing nice to say, then just don't, especially to a stranger of all people. If you're not a physician, who are you to tell others what to do with their bodies? You tell ME to lose weight? Either you lose the attitude or lose a fight.
He’s definitely right about Americans. A lot of them think they have freedom too.
There are cultures that adopt the strategy that certain things should not be said, and cultures that adopt the strategy that certain things have limited value but are easily talked about.
To people from other countries, it may seem like Koreans place too much importance on appearance. But in fact, in everyday life, a person's appearance often has only the same value as the appearance of food. And what ultimately governs the judgment of a person is his or her personality.
Of course, being good-looking is often very helpful, but that's the same in any country.
Koreans do place too much importance on appearance, even based on race. Just look at how many pretty young girls from Europe and America come to Korea to work as fashion models, as compared to the girls from other parts of the world.
@@superyt4ever There are also black models in Korea. Considering the number of black people in Korea, that's a lot. And there are many KPOP idols from other Asian countries.
@@박똘똘-o1j White models still far outnumber black models among all foreign models. And the Kpop idols from other Asian countries are chosen mainly to use them to help gain popularity of their Kpop groups in their countries.
Yes I have less of a problem with the Asian culture than with the way that this man explained it!!!!
Americans are all different depending on their values... We are a country of many countries. But some Americans feel entitled and don't respect others, only themselves....
Direct insult 😂
LOVE his comments.
Why would they say that tho? It is still rude. He is right that it is different for women. Also why is he speaking for all Americans? Most of us know we aren’t better than other countries and the fact that he thought that says more about him than America. It’s such a weird common misconception and I hate that he is even perpetuating that idea that Americans are proud and ignorant.
honesty can sometimes be considered rude.
Of course, the US isn't best at everything, but it certainly is best in what matters most, like economy, military, research and freedom.
I 100% agree. I’m tired of people like him. Pew Research has proven that the patriotism level in the USA is the lowest of modernized countries and that the shame level is the highest. This is utterly obvious to anyone living here IRL.
At a certain point, if people like this guy denies this, you have to wonder if he is lying intentionally for some malicious reason - to defame the USA.
He mentions oversensitive...maybe hes on to something
@@superyt4everoooooh economy? It isnt really great to have all that debt that USA has soon you will have problem even pay the interestrate but rest of your comment is kind of true
He is absolutely right, most Americans think that everything good thing is American made or the best. I don’t know if that’s because they have not bothered to travel or they are close minded or maybe both. All places have good and bad and to ignore the bad in my opinion is not logical or helpful.
Between 1900-2000, 95% of all inventions were American.
Maybe they don't have the money to travel to another country, just a thought. A lot of us are poor, like poor poor, and if we travel, it's to a different state.
That’s not being over sensitive, it’s not being rude
He's right.
About appearance
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There's western culture. I'm from Brazil south America and here is a taboo to comment on someone's weight. If you do this you'll be ostracized like a pariah. Cancelled for life.
wait a minute i'm offended.....you can't use a cash app card overseas?
Koreans say “you are too skinny. You should eat more” a lot.
Koreans Don’t say “you are too fat. You should eat less”. (Exception: mom will say that)
Koreans don’t comment on obvious complex. If you are fat, they will not mention it. If you have deformation, they will not mention it. But if you have a slight flaw (acne, bad complexion), they mention it to show they care about you.
I have a big scar, and nobody mentioned it in my whole life so I never was conscious about it. They pretend they don’t see it. But they mention my weight all the time (I’m skinny).
Asian say these things all the time. I know an American collegue who really make a big deal for normal things without asking to ensure what other means. He already intensely like ready to react against what others say. Jump to the conclusion confidently without listening
This guy gets money from his mom and she’s using the simplest tool to send money nowadays. He doesn’t have a bank account…😢
Kinda over sensitive? Watch this, Kamala did not run a flawless campaign and trump will not do anything he says😂 let the political war that Americans DO NOT UNDERSTAND begin
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Saying someone has gained/ lost weight or looked tired are mere observations. How the person reacts based on those comments depends on how the person thinks if it's good or bad. It is different from saying the person is fat like a pig. Some people, outside of Korean, get defensive about their weight, even if it is a statement of observation.
No way! Americans are overly sensitive? this is a first to me!
impossible, self-conscious American
This is factually wrong. The USA is the least patriotic modern country, and the country with the highest percentage of people saying they are “ashamed” to call themselves American. You can look it up - Pew Research surveys.
but talk about money... they will count you out as a friend.
Ya, American has too many "woke" people.
Let people comment about your appearance, and let's see how much you object to "wokeness".
Wokeness means acceptance and tolerance, so it's intolerant people who politicize the concept.
@@sallyhu5028 Thank you.
So being rude is normal in Korea...got it
I like that guy! 😂
Korea is also changing in certain areas. There was a case where a person was disciplined for telling an obese woman at a meal with co-workers to control her weight and not keep eating. Of course, the remarks that were subject to disciplinary action were of the kind that can be found in pleasant conversations between friends. Anyway, it can be said to be a positive change.
However, this does not mean that the perception of fat women has improved. There was a time when fat but cheerful, good-natured female characters were popular. But now, especially for men, when they think of a fat woman, they often think of an aggressive, always depressed, and unsociable character.