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Want to learn more about Korean culture
Hello, I am looking for Koreans that can answer these questions:
What practices are most important in Korean culture?
What is Korea's view in gender roles?
Does Korea have a hierarchy or what is their social power?
Does honor/pride or shame/dishonor play a role in Korea culture and if it does how so?
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Andrea J.
March 22, 2023
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Re:Hiding one's mouth and using both hands in Korea
You don't have to hide your mouth when eating, smiling, and speaking. In dramas some jestures are exaggerated.
But When you give something to someone who is older than you or in official situation, you better with two hands! With-Two-hands-giving is quite usual in Korea.
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Taehun
August 9, 2019
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Latest: August 9, 2019
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Re:Hiding one's mouth and using both hands in Korea
Yes they are too sensitive about hugging. And I think they used to hands as a sign of respect especially if it is someone older than you. I also loved to go to Korea and want to meet other aspirants like me :)
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Loth R.
March 3, 2019
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Latest: August 9, 2019
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Hiding one's mouth and using both hands in Korea
I notice in a lot of Korean dramas that people tend to hide their mouths when eating/drinking or laughing. Is this a cultural thing?
I have also noticed that when offering something (eg a business card or a book) people tend to use both hands.
I am dreaming of visiting Korea one day and I would like to understand the cultural differences so I do not offend the locals with my European manners. To us it is not rude to show your mouth or offer something using only your dominant hand.
I remember a happening, many years ago, when I was attending a business seminar in Sweden with representatives of our company from all over the world. We had a Thai lady in the group who had to leave early. I went to hug her goodbye and she politely avoided me explaining that in her culture people do not touch or make eye contact. Obviously I apologised and explained that in our culture the opposite was the norm. The funny thing is that as soon as we had clarified this point, the Italian and the Brazilian members rushed into the room all talking at the same time and hugged and kissed her (they were men). She was as pale as a sheet and I thought she was going to faint from embarrassment!
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Maria
February 3, 2019
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Latest: August 9, 2019
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Guam
If you have any questions of Guam, please ask.
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Claire C.
April 3, 2016
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Guam
If you have any questions of Guam, please ask.
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Claire C.
April 3, 2016
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The Easter Bunny
Did you know the beginning of the legend of the Easter Bunny? 부활절 토끼의 이야기가 시작을 숙지했습니다? Long ago, in Germany, a poor woman prayed on Easter for food for her children. She looked out the window and saw a rabbit going from a basket. In the basket were eggs of many colors. The story began that the rabbit had given them. Someone had gathered one egg from the nests of many different birds. 아주 먼 옛날, 독일에서 여상은 가난했다습니다. 부활절일엔, 토끼를의 봤습읍니다. 바고니에 갔읍니다. 바고니에서 색상을 달걀들 있습니다. 그래만 부활절 토끼의 이야기는 시작었습니다. How is my translation?
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Tana C.
March 28, 2016
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The Easter Bunny
Did you know the beginning of the legend of the Easter Bunny? 부활절 토끼의 이야기가 시작을 숙지했습니다? Long ago, in Germany, a poor woman prayed on Easter for food for her children. She looked out the window and saw a rabbit going from a basket. In the basket were eggs of many colors. The story began that the rabbit had given them. Someone had gathered one egg from the nests of many different birds. 아주 먼 옛날, 독일에서 여상은 가난했다습니다. 부활절일엔, 토끼를의 봤습읍니다. 바고니에 갔읍니다. 바고니에서 색상을 달걀들 있습니다. 그래만 부활절 토끼의 이야기는 시작었습니다. How is my translation?
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Tana C.
March 28, 2016
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Looking to learn Korean!
Hello!!
I am looking for someone who can help me learn Korean. I will help that person learn English in exchange! Email me if you are interested! Thanks
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Tara A.
August 20, 2014
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Hyunwoo J.
November 9, 2010
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