15 Things NOT to DO in South Korea

These are some things you shouldn't do in Korea especially if you want to be more respectful towards the culture. Also if you don't want to be pulled into a cult make sure to watch out for some of these warning signs! Buuut at the same time, not everything is set into stone so make sure to continue learning as you explore more of Korea.
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[@kazuhirala]

This is by far the best “top things not to do in Korea” extremely genuine and casual tips and advice. Job well done.

[@Will_ly]

Thanks! Appreciate it 😁😁

[@mariannasanfilippo5819]

@@Will_ly What happen if someone takes your shoes and then you're left shoeless?

[@Will_ly]

It has never happened to me so idk 😅 report it to the front desk like anywhere else and hope for the best

[@mariannasanfilippo5819]

@@Will_ly If that dose ever happen I will.😂😂😂😂 But in I'm California I would like to visit South Korea eventually.

[@mariannasanfilippo5819]

@@Will_ly Do you have an Instagram?

[@corgisrule21]

For a society that values manners and politeness so highly, the cutting the line/not saying thank you for the door being held open will never cease to baffle me. Also, I find eye contact extremely uncomfortable so I like that one 🤣

[@stumpedii8639]

they are in a damn rush.. why are you blocking them? get some MANNERS.. and start behaving properly!

[@huginug]

I find the eye contact thing hillarious, they find offense in the strangest things 🤣

[@barbarat5729]

I don't trust anyone who won't make eye contact.

[@Mariajbh2]

That's really funny, it's only because their image matter too much for them. You will realize how much unmannered, unpolitely and rude are

[@corgisrule21]

@@Mariajbh2 It’s just different, I guess, but it does seem strange to me. Seems like cutting in line is just as egregious as not using honorifics (but I didn’t grow up there so 🤷🏻‍♀️😂).

[@raejlwong4947]

Tea ceremony invitation that's something new to me. That's good to know.

[@Will_ly]

Im not sure how common it is, I'm sure there's all sorts of tactics but yeah keep on the lookout 😅

[@pikapikapikachu6679]

I honestly hate people cutting in line. That's just RUDE! 😑

[@minatasidibe1006]

Yeah I think so too Like I have a hard time considering "this" (cutting the line) as a cultural thing😅Cutting the line will just pissed anyone, not matter the origins 🤷‍♀️

[@sujathaviswanathan7210]

Oh! It happens in India everyday.

[@stumpedii8639]

i respect the culture, in someone elses country or house.. it's the polite thing to do.

[@Cugelclever]

Love your channel man. Keep up the great content.

[@redpurple_ua]

It's the best video of this kind I've ever seen! Great job!

[@clapcell]

The door holding has improved though, I see a lot of people holding doors or saying thank you for holding doors nowadays. I guess some celebrity mentioned it on tv or something.

[@Will_ly]

Ahhhh ofc 🤣

[@lwhite1432]

👍👍So far you three are the best!! Very informative, thank you!!

[@andraes9684]

I've been watching a ton of videos like this one and I have to say I learned a lot more in this video than I have in most others.. thanks for making this..

[@__-ul1lr]

great video, super informative :) thank you!

[@craigkeller]

Great tips gang! Thanks 🙏

[@bsnit1]

should make more vids like this ... seems fun, light hearted and you all enjoy making it

[@hushhush85]

Super interesting! Thank you 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@kevinjanghj]

Lol, when Korean elders (my friend's mum) insists on feeding me rice nonstop, I either say that I am full or that I am on a 'hwangjae die-yi-eo-tteu' (low carb diet). That weasels me out of being force-fed nonstop. Her cooking is awesome, but I just couldn't finish all that food or rice.

[@Will_ly]

My new go to phrase!!! Aha!

[@bibelobordelon3276]

“Low carb diet-“ “Hey man, do you want a doughnut?” * sweats profusely *

[@Will_ly]

@@bibelobordelon3276 deadass me! 🤣

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[@bergerberger2610]

You guys are adorable...... well done. Kept me watching to the end with some smiles along the way.

[@cherylyoke4872]

Thanks for sharing! Very helpful!

[@Dearest_Kenyetta]

This is so interesting to me... Thank you for sharing.

[@suzleber4]

New sub! Hope to visit one day! My father is half Korean and was born there, where my grandfather met my homeoni. I've lived in NJ my whole life but culturally some of these things I either learned or inherited. Definitely the no shoes in the house, strangely the eye contact thing, to older Korean people here I do shake their hand with two hands, and the occasional slight head bow to certain people.

[@Haydnette]

Really enjoy your content! Real things that I love to learn about before traveling (hopefully post pandemic) so love these tips & advice!

[@Will_ly]

Thank you! Yeah I really hope this pandemic is over soon se we can start traveling again!

[@averildaniels7479]

Great video. I need this because I will be visiting.

[@mariabailey4052]

This was wonderful! For older people (me) I would love to see the behavioral do's and don'ts.

[@LimingLyn]

Thanks guys. I love the info about them trying to invite you for 'tea'', it's like most countries in Asia and South America, they all invite you to these "special" events. The asking the 9 million personal questions, again it's typical Asian style. Except I though it was only Chinese 'thing", but at my new job when my Korean co-workers started getting this uneasy feeling when they kept asking my age and where I live, your annual income and how many people live in your home... Those are MAJOR red flags for me, so I tried to avoid them like COVID19.. hahaha. Thanks for the head up. Great job.

[@janbozman7753]

I am a retired teacher and visited South Korea in 2017 just as a tourist. I spent time in Seoul, Busan and on Jeju Island. I experienced nothing but courtesy and respect. I had a travel service, but I traveled on the express train from Seoul to Busan on my own on my second evening in country. Unfortunately, I mistook the announcement of Ulsan for Busan and got off the train after dark at the Ulsan stop. There was no one around; I was devastated and the battery on my phone was down. Suddenly, I saw a neon vest coming toward me. It was a Korean policeman or security person, but he did not speak English. I was close to tears and tried to explain to him that I wanted to go to Busan, but he walked away. About 5 minutes later, he came with a civilian who spoke English. He let me use his phone to call the hotel in Busan, and the two waited with me for the next train and helped me scurry on--scurry on because the train hardly stops. That was one of many instances; I was blessed every day with young and old who were helpful. Oh, and I never once was approached by a cult! However, two Russian girls tried to sell me a book; I didn't buy. Your video is very helpful, but one could also gather the same thing by watching lots of k-dramas! I have one question: I do not understand how Koreans get in and out of their shoes so fast! And I never see them tie or untie them. It mystifies me!

[@mai567]

HAHAHAHHAA I'm literally in tears laughing about that last thing you said - them taking off and putting on shoes so fast. I don't get it either! How?? Somebody please explain. I'd need a chair by the door to sit down and do it and definitely more time. 🤣😂🤣

[@andrewchansh]

Two weeks ago, I fell into the same "Ulsan-Busan" announcement mistake! My wife and I got off the KTX at Ulsan, and when I noticed we're at the wrong station, I asked my wife to quickly get back up, but the door slamped shut after she got in. I ended up waiting for the next KTX!!🥴 ( And it took us a while to locate each other at Busan Station )

[@stephankohenberg3947]

As a korean I can get in and out of my shoes very fast because I don t tie or untie them

[@mai567]

@@stephankohenberg3947 Then how do you walk in them??

[@carog_11]

You guys were a delight to watch! Thanks for the awesome and funny video

[@Will_ly]

Appreciate it, stay safe out there!

[@miotaylorchon4932]

I really love this video 🥰🥰👍 it’s gonna help for future for sure

[@Will_ly]

Glad you liked it thanks for watching!

[@aprilzcorner]

Man In Yellow Hat you are super cute! This was very interesting and explained a lot of things I don't understand in k dramas. Thanks!🤗

[@joelumkc]

Totally enjoyed the sharing!

[@christinepoole4628]

This was great! Very entertaining and insightful 😂

[@pradhnyadhanvijay8495]

I LOVE LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDS!

[@Will_ly]

Yeah I really wanted different viewpoints for this one so I asked the friend that were available, glad it turned out well! Thank you for watching 😁

[@msace6710]

Thank you You all are adorable and very informative about korea. You seem to be having good time in spite of the cultural differences. So I guess I can do the same when I arrive to Korea.

[@FG-xl8xj]

Really enjoyed this segment. I like that you added your friends. Johnny sounds like he's from east coast. ❤🇺🇸✌

[@noeljokait]

Very good and informative. Greetings from LV. Thank you.

[@wlyyyhowie]

thank you for this video i wanna know a lot before going to Korea so i don’t feel like i’m doing something wrong. i want my experience to go smoothly and you guys are super helpful i appreciate it thank you.

[@fayejansen8710]

Really great info. Thanks

[@nobheenobhee4610]

..and i subscribed! Love your vibes guys! (and the thoughtful wily)

[@Will_ly]

Thank youu! Appreciate the love 😁

[@fabio_sil]

Thank you Will, Johnny and Felicia very interesting video. Thank you for your advices e for sharing your experiences.

[@Will_ly]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

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[@SixFives5StarChic]

Love this! Thanks 😊

[@nasab3552]

Good to know, In the future I am planning to travel to Korea. So many different things that I did not even imagine though. Thank you so much for a good tips guys.

[@Nikiwe_mostlybooks]

Please make more videos, I'm planning on applying for spring intake I need as much information as possible. Thank you for your help

[@Will_ly]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I'll push out more content as soon thanks for watching!

[@Thi-Nguyen]

I’ve never even thought to get out of a car or taxi on the left unless we were parked. Getting out of a taxi or public transportation on the left would seem strange. Common sense would tell you to get out on the side that is closest to the curb. And typically that’s the right side. Or at least in left-sided driver countries. If the driver sits on the left, you’re expected to exit the car on the right.

[@torpedohost]

i get out without opening the door because im batman

[@rashewelryraneses5368]

Thank you for sharing the ideas how to awareness if you don't want to expecting happened

[@evafan24]

Thank you so much for making this list! I'm trying to teach abroad in South Korea in the next 6 months or so and get my documents ready and do as much research as I can in the meantime. :D

[@Will_ly]

Yeaah no problem! Are you going the public route or through a hagwon?

[@evafan24]

@@Will_ly I was originally gonna go the public school route, but since they're incredibly competitive and openings are on a 1st come 1st serve basis, I figured hagwons are my best bet since they're open year-round & pay more.

[@stumpedii8639]

@@evafan24 definitely watch all the youtubers who have gone either or both routes.. there are quite a few. wish i could teach.. but no college degree and too old.. i think 53 is the cuttoff or i'd just go back to school. i'm retired so it would be something fun to do with no financial worries. You can watch a few Kdrama's and Korean variety shows too. Yeah it's not reality.. but you can learn some things to ease your culture shock. and discover something wonderful.. whole new world you might not even have know existed.. (Korean Wave/ Halliu?)

[@Kfuglif]

@@stumpedii8639 I looked into it also. Too old at 55? More than ten years of good health ahead of me. Is that what they worry about, or their image? They are ashamed of older people? Even other countries discriminate for age in this type of work. I was so surprised. The most experienced people being shut out. What a world we live in.

[@budzkii808]

By the way, thank you for the information, it was very interesting.

[@jaeyfiejay]

this was insightful!

[@vegaslola6678]

Very informative! Some I’ve seen in Kdramas especially the pairing/setting up. I did wonder if Korean mothers are really that intense about getting their kids married once the kids hit 30!

[@Will_ly]

Yes they are! Aha

[@stephankohenberg3947]

true

[@Littleanimalsarecute]

Cool video!!! You guys are funny and smart. New subscriber. 👍

[@ddstgm]

Nicely presented.

[@Suplmentrysups]

This was super insightful!! Loved this video, I definitely want to visit Korea and I find it so interesting to learn about it this way. You guys seem like you would be great tour guides too. Your funny and I can tell you guys are friends with shared experiences. ✌🏻

[@Will_ly]

Really hope you get the chance to visit someday and yeah these two are some of my closest friends here!

[@stumpedii8639]

12,000 miles is no joke.. and you gotta have papers to go even into canada from usa now.. damn politicians! still i can dream of korea.. but doubt i will make it back.

[@joannera1964]

Actually, this was not insightful at all. There was no explatoon of why it is different because they do not know anything about Korean culture other than the superficial aspect of it and therefore make it sound strange and weird rather than giving an explanation why. Snickering and laughing- they were quite obnoxious if I might add .

[@JoselitoAcfalle]

Nice points! I agree with most of them except for the google maps point. Google maps isn't completely unusable. I use it a lot to find out where I am and in what direction I'm walking. Naver maps is good because it's useful for finding bus routes.

[@Will_ly]

It isn't completely useless aha but I wouldn't recommend for first time travelers in Korea

[@azeef4926]

I didn’t know this tea ceremony/cult recruitment was a thing! I was in Seoul early last year and was approached by a random lady near a bus stop to join some activities at a cultural centre a few blocks away. I politely said no bcos I was really busy tht day although she was vey insistent. But I didn’t think too much of it until I saw this video. But now I know if I ever find myself in tht situation again haha. Thanks!

[@Will_ly]

Noo problem! best of luck on not getting recruited to join a cult XD

[@Dovndyr13]

Great tips :D The inside/outside shoes is also very normal in Europe. in my world its an American thingy to use your outside shoes indoors

[@stumpedii8639]

ya well idont think americans started taking baths either till late 1800's not sure.. but far after the civilized nations in asia.

[@stumpedii8639]

as far as the inside outside shoes.. the waste system used to be ditches in the sides of roads.. so.. there was a very very good reason to not wear your outside shoes inside.. even tho things have cleaned up a bit.. its still custom.

[@SteppingStonevlogs]

As a British person, a few of these will be quite a challenge to not be offended by, because it is is seen as polite manners. But that is the joy and thr challenge of travelling to a country eith a different culture! You have to put aside your expectations of normal and be open to fitting into the locals' ways of life

[@The808mama]

Love this! I was born and raised in Hawaii. Interesting how a lot of these "rules" have been integrated into my upbringing even though we are miles apart.

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

lived there 5 years mostly Maui no offense but you can have it.

[@anitav7799]

Korean culture sounds very similar to Indian culture too.

[@secretadmirer5006]

Inside/outside shoes, ha ha. I know what you mean!

[@stumpedii8639]

I lived in hawaii a few years.. but that was before korean drama.. i'm jealous of anyone who has lived in Hawaii post 2000.. for the Kdrama's alone! paradise with only one drawback.. it's an island and it's isolated. and perhaps the expense too especially property.

[@eileenshropshire2519]

I only just now found this wonderful video, more than a year late. It was fun and educational. I think I know why people stare at Johnny: they are wondering, is he a movie star? He's so handsome! I hope I can visit Korea one day but the pandemic has left me doubtful. I'll just have to keep watching K-dramas. Thanks for posting your video.

[@softmochi8562]

I find this really insightful! Im from Sweden and i feel like we are kind of socialy awkward at times. People try to not make it obvious if we stare.. i mean, we arent always good at it but we try to be discreete. I have experienced many times when you accidently gets eye contact with a stranger and both starts to panick... so naturaly both look away immediatley.. but then you need to see if theyre still looking. The problem is that both have the same idea and then you repeat it until one walks away. We also have this unwritten 'rule' if you use public transportation. Usually there is two seats per line on the side of the bus and god forbid if you get seated next to someone if theres empty "two seats".. we are so awkward that we would rather stay standing than to sit down next to someone. I remember riding the bus and an american decided to sit next to me and to make things 'worse' he started chatting. I mean, i realized its a cultural difference but i felt so awkward and uncomfortable. We swedes usually advoid talking to strangers just like that. If someone sit down next to and just start chatting AND there are empty seats, we usually feel like youre crazy or something lol 🤣

[@michelleschoonover8142]

If other countries do not even want to sit by, make eye contact with or speak to other people, I am getting a good picture here of why America is the most welcoming country to move to.

[@softmochi8562]

@@michelleschoonover8142 i doubt America is the MOST welcoming country to move to lol. I feel like its only muricans who thinks like this. Every country has its pros and cons... we might not be the most social country but we do not have as many shootings as America 🤷‍♀️ so in that sense, i would see us as more safe and welcoming 🤣 plus, we might be a bit awkward with people we dont know, but Sweden does alot to help people coming here, example refugees. Just sayin 🤷‍♀️

[@michelleschoonover8142]

@@softmochi8562 I get the impression you have not seen much of the U.S. because if you had you would understand our country can accommodate 99, S. Koreas within the Continental US alone so yes, I'm sure we do have more crime then S. Korea. The geograpgical, cultural, and ethnic diversity of our country is beyond the imagination of those who have never been out of the big cities. Where I live there are more livestock than people, we all carry guns and NO we do not shoot anyone unless it is to protect ourselves or loved ones from others. My culture smiles at each other, we talk to each other, we hug one another, even if they are strangers. It is called compassion if you think that is a bad thing, I'm sorry but we won't apologize for it.

[@softmochi8562]

@@michelleschoonover8142 all im saying is that the majority of americans always boast about their country like its the best and that the world revolve around america. There are plenty other countries that are really welcoming. I wouldnt have reacted much if you had said 'one of the most' welcoming rather than 'the most'. I mean we have alot of shootings in Sweden too, but as i said. Theres pros and cons everywhere. But sure, use what i said to boast your own country 🤷‍♀️ instead of seeing how different cultures are, you decided to use it to higher america. I mean, its great that youre proud of your country. But if you are that proud, you shouldnt feel the need to push one country down in order to raise your own 🤷‍♀️

[@michelleschoonover8142]

@@softmochi8562 I don't understand where your vitriol for the U.S. comes from, we are not all what is portrayed by the news or what one group displays. I was giving my opinion only, that the cultural habits of Korea seem very unwelcoming because of their strict mind your own business ideology. America could not be any more different in our way of thinking. Do I love America, yes I do, would I move anywhere else absolutely not. Am I trying to hold America over the heads of other countries, no because I love learning about other countries and their culture regardless how different they are from me. We are all unique and it keeps life interesting. I think at this point we are just arguing to argue and I really think there is enough drama in the world already. I do sincerely hope you have a good life and find joy in each day you have.

[@Reldas]

This was awesome!

[@Will_ly]

Thank you!

[@sujathaviswanathan7210]

Some Korean customs are similar to Indian ones. Leaving your footwear outside peoples’ homes, waiting for the elders to start eating during traditional ceremonies- these are the ones I can think of.

[@angelinebrown5999]

Thank you for this video very insightful. I love the tradition with leaving your outside shoes at the door and putting on inside shoes. I am in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Africa and I don’t allow outside shoes to be worn inside. It’s just my preference 😃😃😃

[@Will_ly]

Thanks for watchinggg! It's a good thing to practice imo 😅😆

[@goldkhw]

That was very interesting. I knew none of these things about Korea.

[@dreeeming]

Still remember this crazy Korean buses where you need to grasp the handle with all your strength not to fly to another corner of the bus

[@Will_ly]

Still do that to this day 😅

[@stumpedii8639]

last time i was in South Korea (drove in on a boomer in 78) most of the roads were dirt. They had a pt boat greet us.. and on top of it there were military giving us a show of taikwondo, kind of like saluting us. Since that day i have had nothing but respect and best wishes for South Korea. I wish i could have been stationed there.

[@user-iw7sp7yj9k]

it's funny because, As a Korean living in one of the English speaking countries, when I moved here I found staring really uncomfortable. Sometimes I just stare back...I don't mind eye contact but this 'staring' is so uncomfortable...literally some people stare at me top to toe... I feel like I am a object in a museum...to be fair, there aren't many asians in the city I live in..

[@brittanylindgren1656]

This was great, practical advice. I enjoyed listening to the three of you discuss these.

[@TheRainbowgary]

Being stared at .people dont say thank you when you open the door .This is also there in india .People do feel thankful but we just dont have the western communication style .

[@Will_ly]

Not everyone feels thankful here though is the feeling I get. Some people expect it because of the hierarchy system

[@karincosme]

I’m American. I lived in South Korea for 9 years. I loved my experience living and working there. I love South Korea.❤️I plan on visiting in 2022.

[@Will_ly]

I hope you have another great experience!

[@karincosme]

@@Will_ly Thank you very much.After working in South Korea, when I relocated back to America, I got a job in law enforcement. I’m working in law enforcement and I love my job. High salary, benefits, pension, deferred compensation, etcetera. Good luck to you in all of your endeavors!

[@TAKIZAWAYAMASHITA]

@@karincosme be a cop in korea atlest you dont have to worry about being shot at or attacked 24/7

[@zyx7478]

@iKandy There’s nothing special about being a blue-eyed, blonde haired American: human beings are human beings let’s NOT start the racial stuff

[@anayvettechevere1594]

You guys are so crazy in a nice way. Take care out there.

[@Will_ly]

Lol you too!

[@bibelobordelon3276]

I’ve always noticed the pointing with the middle finger! I kinda do that too n some older ppl I’ve seen will do that if they have arthritis. I always just thought it was an older person thing! (I live in America tho)

[@Will_ly]

Wait really!?!?! Where in America are you from aha because all three of us are from different parts of the States as well and we all know the middle finger as the F U sign 😂

[@bibelobordelon3276]

I’m from Louisiana! Idk if anyone else here has ever noticed it tho tbh. I see it from time to time, it might be way more common in Korea.

[@lsaver28]

My daughters family are moving out in the next month I’m excited for them but sad for us cause it’s 3 yrs they’ll be gone and my first granddaughter will graduate high school😢there. Do you have ideas on getting affordable tickets to visit? Thanks for the videos Dolores

[@sabrinaleedance]

Good I hate feeling like if I don't hold the door for someone I'm rude 🤣 and then it's awkward when someone's not far away enough to not think about it but still kinda far away and you don't know if you should still hold the door for them 😭 I have a 2 year old and I literally couldn't hold the door for some lady once because he was trying to run ahead and she got all pissed at me saying how rude young ppl are 😅🙄🙄

[@amandamckinney6331]

My host was amazing while I lived in SK he found out that we went to the same University in the USA and started introducing me as his Alumni... he was a little over 20 years older than me but I was in my 30s and he was constantly dragging me out of my "fortress of solitude" lol... he would yell my name and demand we go "travel" which was to say he would take me to eat and walk from Sinchon to Hongdae... or jump on a bus and go see a fortress or walk past the Ewha University up to the mountain... he wouldn't let me just be a home body lol... he took me to a wedding of his friend's and I found a couple more Alumni... they were all older but very happy to meet me lol... I wasn't what they normally saw I guess since I was in my 30s and living alone and also not a teacher in SK.. though I found a lot of cmon ground with them as I had teaching in my work history... lots of drinking holy crap... and he never let me for pay for crap lol... the Jr/ Sr culture was very present... he even took me on a tour of Jeju-Do when I tood him I was going to visit for a week vacation... I stayed in Seogwipo... but his family lived in Jeju city and he takes care of his mother there when he's not in Seoul... it was a lot fo fun.. didn't get to go diving though because the dive shops there didn't seem to trust an American search and recovery diver to know what she was doing lol ... 😆 I loved my time there and didn't want to leave but I definitely encountered a lot of things on those lists including a surprise grope ... though the ladies who owned the place I was at were really quick to defend me .. they kind of adopted me while I was there we were around the same age and I found out that women are very touchy when they "adopt" you as a sister type lmao... leaning and hand holding and teasing... made me feel very comfortable lol

[@vviccus]

I like the sharing aspect of Korean culture.

[@Will_ly]

Mee too!

[@stumpedii8639]

hope you like octopus.. shellfish,, cooked cabbage.. stuff like that...

[@twbishop]

@0:56 also, closing a door in the winter (summer) to keep the interior of a building warm (cool) is not frequently practiced.

[@Will_ly]

"Ventilation is important" according to one of my cot 😅

[@stumpedii8639]

wait till they get usa electric bills.. then maybe they will think differently my electric has doubled in last year and another 50% hike coming in oct of 22

[@alperry02]

The Google maps tip is very important tip!

[@Chadoh21]

Awesome tips! I think we should adopt a few of these general rules here in the US! Thanks for sharing!

[@Will_ly]

Thanks for watching! Yeah lots of these that all cultures can learn from each other 😁

[@Trudy927]

Funny because I didn’t even know this about Korea but I also have inside shoes and outside shoes. I even have inside sneakers for working out. 🤣🤣🤣🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️. I also make people take their shoes off when they enter my home.

[@wisecanadianwoman]

This was well done.

[@dorenebaltes2946]

This was very helpful. You guys were a lot of fun to listen to. I will be bringing my daughter to Korea after she finishes getting her master's in four years. It will be a surprise/congratulations. I am just now learning the language, with the help of my mother-in-law. She laughs at me a lot for my American pronunciations. She is very honest. Thank you.

[@tracycraft2971]

I’m new to your channel and it seems you are teachers there in South Korea? How has your teaching experience been? I’m not finding many who have had a very good experience.

[@lijcutube]

shout to you guys for doing this video outside. u guys look cold and squashed together.

[@Will_ly]

Aha it was a fun day so I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Melissa-rx3fd]

Thank you for the information. I hear so many younger people say similar things as you have, however I am much older (40+) and I am wondering if these things would apply to every age group? Obviously I am not interested in partying with the younger kids, but eating is essential for all humans. I've heard stories that restaurants turn white foreigners away and some street vendors will try to rip you off making you pay more money than a Korean or just flat out ignore you. That is really sad. Are there places that a middle-age, white woman should just not go, or rather stick to for a more pleasant experience? I would love to travel to see and experience South Korea, but I am hearing more negative racist things about it than pleasant things. I would like to know what your thoughts and/or recommendations would be for a middle age white women with no friends or connections in South Korea. Maybe you cannot relate since you are much younger and obviously cannot speak from experience in this age group, but anything might help even if you have older friends or have witnessed anything. It's usually younger people giving their thoughts and advice on travel to South Korea for younger people.... everyone forgets that there are middle age people who travel as well. Thank you again! Be safe.

[@stumpedii8639]

nunchi knowing your place in the order of things.. like a big family.. you take the appropriate position depending on who is in the group with you. you might be older in one group and youngest in other group.. which would drastically alter your behaviour with the group.

[@stumpedii8639]

this also why they ask your age job etc .. to find out where you fit. how they should interact with you.. levels of respect etc... so they have and exhibit proper manners. not much to do with you or how you act (prob forgiven for being a barbarian with no manners if your a foreigner)

[@Ritercrazy]

Around 23:41 the fact that there is status says loads about the culture. Which makes it foreign to me. I knew about the two hands, respect behavior from a Korean companion on my proselytizing mission in LA area. She taught me that. And she was a great and gentle person. Love 💘 her still.

[@Will_ly]

Kinda surprising how even the slightest things can be a culture "shock" but always so cool to learn about them as well!

[@shanadrakkissa]

I just found your channel and subscribed and I wanna thank you guys for being open and honest about it... 💯😁🇵🇹🇬🇧

[@christinagomes6199]

I’ve had that experience of being called to some ceremony of learning Korean culture try hanbok when I was in Korea for a vacation.. good that I didn’t go :D

[@Will_ly]

No? You didn't want to try? Lol

[@christinagomes6199]

@@Will_ly the two guys looked very convincing though but I managed to escape .. they wanted my number but instead I told them that I would call them … haha

[@Will_ly]

Haha I bet it would have been a story with telling though but glad you opted out 🤣

[@TorequlIslam]

100% real. i lives in korea and i know all thinks which you shared here. tnx

[@Femmefatale32000]

17:06 Can you please give examples of language club websites in Korea?

[@graceenriquetavictoria1808]

Can you touch on dating practices next time? Like what age difference is accepted, proper age to be dating or be married, dating practices etc 😊

[@Will_ly]

I can definitely try! In the meantime I have a podcast about creepy dates in Korea if you want to check that out 😁

[@falconeer4382]

As a swede i find this very funny. Some things are completely normal to both cultures that would be wierd to americans. For instance not wearing outside shoes inside, or walking around with candy wrapping in your pocket until you find a trash can. But the eye contact thing made me laugh. Swedes are KNOWN for our intensive eye contact, like we keep eye contact for as long as the conversation goes on. It's completely normal for us. When talking to foreigners (americans, etc.) i actively find myself consciously trying to distract my sight away from their eyes while talking to not creep them out. xD

[@falconeer4382]

i also understand the wait until everyone has their food and the oldest start eating. Usually in Sweden it's whoever cooked the food, so sometimes the server will say it instead. When the cook or server says "Varsågoda" then you can start eating. Not many younger people does it anymore, but a large portion of people born in the 60s and back are very specific about it.

[@krisvalecny1565]

Really? There is a comment here from a Swedish person who says someting completely opposite when it comes to eye contact (as far as I got it right, of course). So I am confused right now.

[@falconeer4382]

@@krisvalecny1565 i think it might also be that he is an introvert, im an extrovert.

[@krisvalecny1565]

@@falconeer4382 OK, that makes sense.

[@myawsomecatnicky5727]

good to know about korian culture

[@budzkii808]

on asking about relationships, I'm a little worried about that because not only am I single, but I'm gay. what would you suggest I mention or not mention, will they be understanding with the hard truth, or should I tread lightly and say that I'm in a long distance relationship with a female? lol

[@arielmcmusic5146]

How do you address people older and younger than you? Plus, is it impolite to bow you head if you're a foreigner?

[@rachelolson3922]

Don't worry about being stared at.. I was blue eyed & blonde haired in Japan 30 years ago.. Its not a big deal.. lol and indoor vs outdoor shoes is a BIGGIE!! The tea ceremony was unusual to me BUT good to know.

[@Will_ly]

Might be a fun experience though as long as you don't get sucked in 😅

[@rachelolson3922]

@@Will_ly well ya only live once - I'm up for any experience.. lol. Though I want to do the B.A.C 100 there.. ❤

[@Will_ly]

That would be a great accomplishment!

[@ameculo4712]

I'm from Texas and thought it was generally the norm to wait until everyone has their food to eat, until I studied abroad and dated a guy from Belgium for around half a year. First time eating dinner with his family, I was seeing what I could do to help set the table/prepare food, but they just wanted me to sit down and relax since I was their guest. They already had my dish served up in front of me, so I was just doing what I normally do and was waiting for everyone else to get situated before I started eating. Well, his parents then asked me if I didn't like what they made or had an allergy to it which I responded to with, "No, it looks fantastic". After seeing the clearly confused looks on their faces and thinking I did something wrong while meeting the parents for the first time, they said, "Oh, you just haven't started eating yet so we were worried you wouldn't like it or couldn't eat it". Long story short, we ended up laughing and talking about our cultural differences in meal etiquette (which ultimately became a running joke during every meal after that).

[@stumpedii8639]

I think in korea you find out where you belong in the crowd your with.. and act appropriately.. if your the big boss.. or your the oldest or your the parent you are on top or close to it.. if your the youngest your the gofer the "mackney" .. for eating i'd just wait till the oldest (or the boss) ate first.. wait for the sign for everyone else to start eating. if your the oldest and no one is eating but looking at you.. "please eat".. i wonder tho if your supposed to refuse the last chunk of meat? once or twice.. before graciously accepting it? No one should just snag the last piece? that would be rude?

[@stumpedii8639]

also if your the oldest .. or senior.. or boss.. you probably should be picking up the tab.

[@RumboMercy]

The hand giving/ receiving thing and the eye contact thing is really similar to African cultures!

[@Will_ly]

That's really cool that there are many similarities between different cultures!!!

[@hansencarnacion5886]

Where'd you get your jacket, i love it !

[@Will_ly]

I think I got that one at Spao 😄

[@hansencarnacion5886]

@@Will_ly ooo ill check it out thank you!! much luv to ur channel heheh

[@ikemyung8623]

I lived in Korea for 12 years, and I think you hit on many really important things. As mentioned, be observant and culturally sensitive. There are so many things that might not make sense unless you have spent time in Korea. But once you have....it all makes sense.

[@Will_ly]

Yeah definitely agree on this!

[@jjhollenkoppell2975]

love it!!!! mythical creature..........well said ........am caribbean asian and i get stared at a lot in china, Thailand, Japan but it doesnt bother me at all because most ppl are really nice...........and some just wanna touch my hair and skin....

[@13MusicequalsLife]

My first lie when I met my Co-teacher... “do you like coffee?” (Me who never drinks coffee in the US) “oh I love coffee” so my coffee addiction started in Korea 😂

[@Will_ly]

Haha looks like you made it over here okay! Where did you end up!?? But yes haha same, I'm now a coffee addict as well 😅🤣

[@13MusicequalsLife]

@@Will_ly hahaha yes I made it over here!!! I’m in Daegu! I’m in Dalseo-gu 😂 my addiction to coffee is still weak bc I can’t do americanos but one day it will get there lol

[@Will_ly]

@@13MusicequalsLife thats awesome I hope you have a great time in Daegu!

[@danieldemicco783]

@@13MusicequalsLife Whoah! I used to live and teach near Daegok Station.

[@shizukagozen777]

Moral of the story: Stop lying I honestly don't get why people lie at the time for everything and anything... smh

[@TheYakshie]

Fortunately I come from a tradition of regular religious fasting, and so I simply tell those who offer me unwanted food that I am fasting. Of course, this also means that I miss delicious food, but dislike eating unwanted food more than I like eating delicious food.

[@aqqq9053]

Are you a fellow Muslim? If so, assalam alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

[@stumpedii8639]

hehe there are some SCARY foods in Korea , that's for sure...

[@CleverMindd7473]

i think you forgot the meaning of bowing... i only noticed it on kdramas like if some1 bump into you then bows, what does it mean or when you meet

[@lse777]

Fun to watch your video. I've been in Korea since 2001. Married a Korean. One thing about people (friend, co-worker, family member, etc.), who try to match make. If you marry the Korean person that they introduced to you, then the match maker is paid 1,000,000won by the Korean . (These are not professional match makers)

[@Will_ly]

Wait whaaaaat!?!?!? 🤯🤯 wow this is a great side gig 😅😅 no wonder they're so enthusiastic about it

[@stumpedii8639]

@@Will_ly not working, South Korea has neg population gain, sadly after having survived everything.. they are going extinct.