2 posts tagged with "Cultural Etiquette"

You know about Korean BBQ and K-Pop. But do you know where not to sit on the subway? Or why everyone suddenly went quiet in the elevator? Korea is a high-context society built on respect and hierarchy. As a traveler, you get a "foreigner pass" for small mistakes, but following these rules will earn you genuine respect.

Here is how to navigate Korea like a local.

You know how to use chopsticks. Great. But did you just stick them vertically into your rice? Stop. In Korea, that looks like you are offering food to the dead at a funeral.

Korean dining culture is strictly governed by Confucian principles of respect and hierarchy. But don't punish yourself—Koreans are very forgiving to foreigners. However, if you want to impress your local friends, here are the 10 rules to follow.