Why Korean Restaurants Never Charge for Side Dishes (And why the refills never stop coming) The first time foreign visitors sit down at a Korean restaurant, something happens before the main dish even arrives. The table fills up. Kimchi. Pickled radish. Seasoned spinach. Bean sprouts. Sometimes six or seven small dishes, and nobody ordered any … 더 읽기
Why Koreans Leave Laptops in Cafes (And Why It Actually Makes Sense) One of the first things that surprises foreigners in Korea happens in cafés.A laptop left on a table. A phone placed next to a coffee cup.No owner in sight. The usual reaction is disbelief.“Isn’t anyone afraid of stealing?” As a Korean, this scene … 더 읽기
I didn’t realize this was unusual until a foreign friend pointed it out to me. We were walking through my neighborhood in the late afternoon, and a group of small kids — probably first or second graders — passed us, laughing, backpacks bouncing behind them. No parents. No adults nearby. My friend stopped and said, … 더 읽기
Things That Surprise Foreigners When They First Come to Korea 🟦 What this article explains The First Cultural Surprise Happens at the Door “For many foreigners visiting Korea, the first culture shock happens right at the front door.” In Korea, people always take off their shoes before entering the house. Walking around indoors with outdoor … 더 읽기