What's Considered Rude In Korea?

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  • @KExplorer
    @KExplorer3 ай бұрын

    Hey Explorers, What's considered Rude In Your Country?

  • @Yourguyemziii347

    @Yourguyemziii347

    3 ай бұрын

    Putting your hands in your pants pockets 😭

  • @verdiernoyama9681

    @verdiernoyama9681

    3 ай бұрын

    Not holding the door when someone is behind you

  • @TheDarkPlace00

    @TheDarkPlace00

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s interesting how every country has its own rules for what’s polite and what’s not. Like a big game of manners where the rules change depending on where you are.

  • @halcyonp7724

    @halcyonp7724

    3 ай бұрын

    Asking a woman you don’t know her age

  • @hazelmint6671

    @hazelmint6671

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@mokka661Canada? 😂

  • @TheDarkPlace00
    @TheDarkPlace003 ай бұрын

    I remember a volunteer job I had when I was over there and someone I worked with who was a “hyung” as he happened to be only a few years older than me was confiding in me about his depression and struggles in his life, and so I empathized with him and tried to be a good friend by offering him some helpful advice and some words of encouragement, only to be dismissed and invalidated when he told me that in Korean culture, it is considered rude for someone who is younger to offer advice or any words of wisdom because they really place a strong emphasis on age, as older people are supposed to be the ones looked at as role models and mentors, so it is often looked down upon for a younger person to offer any wisdom, as they are viewed as not having much experience in life.

  • @suzanarodrigues9491

    @suzanarodrigues9491

    3 ай бұрын

    Sociedade atrasada nos pensamentos,por isso que tá do jeito que tá sinto muito por vc passar por isso.

  • @May10th

    @May10th

    3 ай бұрын

    그 정도면 꼰대 중에서도 참 보기 드문 상꼰대인데 좀 유별난 분을 만나셨네요. 형동생, 선후배 간에 조언을 주고받는 건 매우 흔한 일인데 그 분이 JL님의 조언에 자존심이 상하는 부분이 있어서 괜히 역정을 낸게 아닌가 싶네요.

  • @TheDarkPlace00

    @TheDarkPlace00

    3 ай бұрын

    @@May10thAs a matter of fact, come to think of it, that hyung did display a lot of narcissistic traits and me trying to empathize and encourage him might’ve hurt his ego. He wasn’t the only older person I tried to give advice to as there were other older friends that were struggling and they actually did appreciate my words of encouragement.

  • @May10th

    @May10th

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheDarkPlace00 Due to my lack of english skill, I had to write my first comment in Korean(trusting Google translator), but I guess my meaning was conveyed well. Among older people, there are still many who demand excessive courtesy towards their elders, but it is rare for them to be so strict that they cannot even give comforting advice to their close “hyung”(or coworkers). Men in particular often like realistic advice, and many even say, ‘A true friend is someone who criticizes you honestly to your face.’

  • @May10th

    @May10th

    3 ай бұрын

    Due to my lack of english skill, I had to write my first comment in Korean(trusting Google translator), but I guess my meaning was conveyed well. Among older people, there are still many who demand excessive courtesy towards their elders, but it is rare for them to be so strict that they cannot even give comforting advice to their close “hyung.” Men in particular often like realistic advice, and many even say, ‘A true friend is someone who advises you honestly to your face.’

  • @user-bi4yk3hr8h
    @user-bi4yk3hr8h2 ай бұрын

    Living in the west I often hear people say when justifying particular behaviours “ I don’t care what other people think”. In the west we embrace individualism. Having lived in both Korea and Japan I never once heard someone say “I don’t care what other people think” . Generally I found my Korean and Japanese friends thought seriously about how their behaviours and what the say might impact others. They tried very hard not to offend other people or make them uncomfortable. I like this concern for the wider community however one downside of this was social change could be slow because conversations about topics that might cause offence or make others uncomfortable could be difficult in the social setting

  • @cloudy2249
    @cloudy22493 ай бұрын

    I learn so much about Koreans, Korean culture, Korean attitudes from you!! Thanks for these interviews!

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem67233 ай бұрын

    KExplorer is a fashion icon

  • @hazelmint6671
    @hazelmint66713 ай бұрын

    0:19 This doggy is living the life 😎 So cute! 😂

  • @natatatt

    @natatatt

    2 ай бұрын

    Kept looking at the camera too. What a sweet pup.

  • @ryanasksaround
    @ryanasksaround3 ай бұрын

    It's interesting how the tall man in the gray jacket said that spitting in the street is rude, but it is probably one of the most common behaviors I have seen among Korean men (both young and old). It's also something I noticed foreigners living in Korea struggle to get used to.

  • @nogi564

    @nogi564

    3 ай бұрын

    As a Korean I can tell Spitting on the street is definitely rude in Korea. If someone do something like that, they will be considered uneducated and rude.I also detest such behavior, but I still see it every night on streets with many bars. This perhaps shows the need for Korea's civic culture to become more mature. I think it's mainly smokers, but even those people would never do it in front of their elders or bosses.

  • @jiminswriter4209

    @jiminswriter4209

    2 ай бұрын

    Most people do not spit in Korea. I would say at the most one out of fifty people would do that and many times not at all.

  • @sab0024
    @sab00243 ай бұрын

    KExplorer with a nice fit!!! Jacket matches the headband!! Excellent my friend

  • @cloudy2249
    @cloudy22493 ай бұрын

    Jerry, your Korean pronunciation is improving! 🎉👏👏👏❤️

  • @ArachnidMeadow
    @ArachnidMeadow3 ай бұрын

    A message of support for this channel and a thumbs up on the video. Thanks so much for the effort to provide such consistently good content.

  • @SunnySage122
    @SunnySage1223 ай бұрын

    Very enlightening and educational! I know you've talked to married couples with their kids in previous vids, but most of their children weren't yet school age. I'd love to see a future video where you interview foreigner parents who are currently raising school age children in Korea to share what their experience is like raising their children in Korea and what motivated them to raise a family in Korea. How do they feel about the Korean educational system?

  • @BidenTrumpRthesame
    @BidenTrumpRthesame3 ай бұрын

    This channel is great....keep up the great work

  • @elskulena
    @elskulena3 ай бұрын

    This videos help so much with insight on this culture, wow. I mean of course you can always watch videos about facts on the culture but seeing stuff like this in real time with Native Koreans is so so informing. WOW thank you so much for doing these videos, I love them so much. And I know so much must go into it behind the scenes so PROPS TO YOU

  • @BrianBaileyedtech
    @BrianBaileyedtechАй бұрын

    I have really been enjoying your videos and they are very useful to me as I just moved to Korea. Great job!

  • @user-bk3pt7vu3e
    @user-bk3pt7vu3e3 ай бұрын

    한국인들은 외국인을 많이 접하지 않다보니 외국인들이 다가올때 하는 악수나 서양식 대화 접근 방식들에 대해서는 대부분 긍정적으로 생각합니다 😊 다만, 어른들에게 허리를 숙여 인사하는 '한국인스러운' 모습을 보일 때 더욱 호감도가 플러스 되는 것 뿐이죠. 딱 한가지 외국인 입장에서 한국인들에게 조심해야 하는 점이 있다면 '내가 하는 행동이 다른사람들에게 피해를 주는가 아닌가' 입니다! 좋은 영상 보고갑니다!

  • @Ciaseea
    @Ciaseea3 ай бұрын

    Your guests seem very kind, I appreciate all their answers.

  • @msj1099
    @msj10993 ай бұрын

    small talk is not rude. but it is very uncommon. not recommend it

  • @May10th

    @May10th

    3 ай бұрын

    it's rather awkward than rude.

  • @jm7578
    @jm75783 ай бұрын

    I wouldn’t say that it is rude but one thing I never liked about going overseas is when someone meet you the first thing they ask you about your nationality they do it not so much out of curiosity, but sometimes to start a political debate. I think that Leah human beings should realizethat any questions should be done from our standpoint of courtesy and politeness

  • @viviennebordeaux6328
    @viviennebordeaux63282 ай бұрын

    good interview!

  • @staceyk.210
    @staceyk.2103 ай бұрын

    It's very interesting to see that some things are considered rude or impolite in some countries but in other countries it's not!! Handshake's are common here in the states it's a way of introducing yourself to someone!! Me personally I don't mind it 😮 I'm the kind of person I usually hug a person or friend to show kindness and respect to that individual or person!! But I wouldn't want anyone to get the wrong impression🤣 of me so maybe I'll keep my hugs to myself when I come to back Korea 🙏🏽!! Thanks for this clip it was very informative ✅

  • @VickkyMama
    @VickkyMama3 ай бұрын

    Living in Korea as a foreigner, I've experienced a notable cultural difference in the hand gesture used to call someone. In Korea, the gesture involves extending the hand from the top, as using the bottom hand gesture is considered disrespectful and associated with calling animals. This is a contrast to my home country and Western cultures, where calling humans is typically done using the bottom hand gesture without any negative connotations.

  • @stevegfromnc3482
    @stevegfromnc34823 ай бұрын

    Maybe at some point tipping culture will be replaced with decent wage culture. Then there will be no need to educate people that taxes and tips have very different functions.

  • @ritchieb1612
    @ritchieb16123 ай бұрын

    Jerry.. another informative video

  • @wang_xian
    @wang_xian3 ай бұрын

    that dog was so so cute omg

  • @dani3640
    @dani36402 ай бұрын

    Did that one guy say hitting someone on the street in Korea is rude? lol, I'm not sure what he means but that behavior is more than rude it's criminal!

  • @ajrt_2118

    @ajrt_2118

    2 ай бұрын

    He probably meant bumping into people. Which is something everyone does here and I literally have to figh the urge to say something about it on a regular basis. 😅

  • @jyy9624
    @jyy96243 ай бұрын

    Korean views keep evolving and for the most part improving

  • @slee2695

    @slee2695

    3 ай бұрын

    You mean becoming western?

  • @spawncampe

    @spawncampe

    3 ай бұрын

    ​​@@slee2695I feel Korea still has the most Confucius influenced culture in Asia remaining today, but now it's slowly evolving away from that, which is just a natural progression of things, not exclusively western, even western cultures evolved. I don't think Confucius values should be abandoned but it's bit inconvenient for the modern era, Japan I feel has a better balance, like Korea still had that confusing age system(thankfully they got rid of it recently b/c how inconvenient it was during Covid)

  • @user-pn1gf7br1h

    @user-pn1gf7br1h

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@spawncampeI don't think it's evolution at all. I would describe it as cultural encroachment.

  • @user-pn1gf7br1h

    @user-pn1gf7br1h

    2 ай бұрын

    Recently, the feud between two famous soccer players was an issue in Korea. Some said it was because the kid had been educated in the West since childhood, while others said he had no manners. Well, in my opinion, it's true that it's not polite.

  • @Gwen_Beautiful_Smile
    @Gwen_Beautiful_Smile3 ай бұрын

    Hi Jerry, will you consider making a short outro for your video's?

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil3 ай бұрын

    00:00 🤝 In Korea, small talk like asking "How was your day?" might still be seen as unfamiliar or uncomfortable for some people. 01:02 🧐 Making immediate physical or personal evaluations of others, like commenting on appearance or fashion, is often considered rude in Korean culture. 02:00 🍲 Eating food on the street in Korea is generally acceptable and even celebrated due to the rich street food culture. 03:37 🤧 While blowing your nose in public might not be considered rude by everyone, some older individuals may view it as impolite due to traditional Confucian values. 05:01 🗣 Speaking loudly or engaging in loud conversations in public spaces like buses or subways is generally considered rude and can inconvenience others. 07:45 🙋‍♂ Initiation of physical contact like handshakes or other forms of touch may be perceived as intrusive or uncomfortable for some Koreans, especially in initial encounters. 09:23 💼 Tipping culture is not common in Korea, as service charges are often included in the bill. While some may feel awkward offering tips, it's generally not considered rude in Korean society.

  • @user-jl9pm3km1g
    @user-jl9pm3km1gАй бұрын

    I like your vids ,💯 your easy too talk with, The two guys with the long hair , one looks like a Greek god 💖, the other one with glasses, has such a positive charisma, i would ask him on a date, 💖i believe i would have so much fun.😂 Traveling through many Asian countries, liking the differences between cultures. Thank you for the vid 💯

  • @jellyfishbeans94
    @jellyfishbeans942 ай бұрын

    Hi K explorer, can you do a what is rude when u go on dates in Korea?

  • @josephkim1454
    @josephkim14543 ай бұрын

    Should do Korean society's view on short people

  • @katherinejimenezmatos2009
    @katherinejimenezmatos20092 ай бұрын

    It's rude to talk in public transportation. If you are a foreigner dont do it. They will kill you with looks 😂. As for where I come from rude thing that in Korea are normal: staring in my country is considered very rude, I understand in Korea they do it because they still have tons of people that have little to no exposure to foreigners. Additionally, its rude to make remarks on people's appearance, in Korea lot of elders do this and even young people, out of nowhere, which is awkward sometimes. Imagine you going to the same cafe for 3 months and one day the lady at register says "I remember you, although you gained weight" okay miss but can I just get my coffee 💀

  • @jellyfishbeans94

    @jellyfishbeans94

    2 ай бұрын

    i can relate this on a personal level. But its not in Korea, but my dad's friend whom is in business with him. He's like oh, you have gained a little weight, this look good on u. I'm like thanks 💀

  • @curiousmonty
    @curiousmonty3 ай бұрын

    3:24 Most of the people that talk loudly in Korean public transportations are elderlies...

  • @audwogk123
    @audwogk123Ай бұрын

    Love what you do. For a little advice, you can say "저는 제리입니다" instead of "제가 제리입니다". The latter means "I'm the very person named Jerry", which is not recommandable when you're introducing yourself to someone you first met. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you in Yonsei campus someday!

  • @jacobileoo1941
    @jacobileoo19414 күн бұрын

    my pet peeve is that too many people dont cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze. especially when im on the subway

  • @ElwynnForest
    @ElwynnForest3 ай бұрын

    I wish one of the questions was, “Is it rude to NOT dress well”

  • @binnie8559

    @binnie8559

    2 ай бұрын

    no, it's not rude at all. it's just Koreans like neat styles when they go outside. actually, most people really don't care whatever you wear(maybe some elders do) but if you wear something sexy(like showing cleavage), it would be a problem at a working place

  • @ElwynnForest

    @ElwynnForest

    2 ай бұрын

    @@binnie8559 I am Korean American 교포 and when I lived in Korea for several years, people made fun of me for not dressing well. “내일은 기본이고, 화장 💄좀 하셔야되요. 그리고 옷도 좀 잘 입고…“ that was from my real estate agent. When I went to 현대 백화점, some people gasped at me for wearing shorts. “어머, 저 엄마 봐! 반바지 입었어!”

  • @jellyfishbeans94

    @jellyfishbeans94

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ElwynnForest Dam, but i mean i prefer skirt but getting reprimanded for wearing short pants is crazyyy

  • @user-qv2th7ix1l
    @user-qv2th7ix1lАй бұрын

    Asking ages is really super common thing in Korea 😂😂

  • @pajtimhoxha5570
    @pajtimhoxha55702 ай бұрын

    I read that in Korea is rude to show your teeth when you smile

  • @user-jq7sj6os4q

    @user-jq7sj6os4q

    15 күн бұрын

    In Korea, it is not considered rude at all to show your teeth when you smile. On the contrary, smiling openly, including showing your teeth, is generally seen as a sign of friendliness and warmth. Koreans, like people in many other cultures, smile to express happiness and friendliness. So, if you are visiting Korea or interacting with Koreans, you don't need to worry about hiding your teeth when you smile. It is perfectly acceptable and welcomed.

  • @user-rb8yj3pv7w
    @user-rb8yj3pv7w3 ай бұрын

    주제와는 상관없는 이야기인데 흑인분 목소리가 굉장히 감미롭네요. 흑인 R&B 가수들 목소리입니다. 지나가다가 우연히 보게 되어서 댓글 남겨봅니다.

  • @99whom
    @99whom2 ай бұрын

    i swear i love eating on street or by walking i love it hard but the best on a rainy day at home

  • @NowioART
    @NowioART3 ай бұрын

    01:10 the chad just straight up went "screw fashim, I'm gonna go out in a bathrobe"

  • @sara.cbc92
    @sara.cbc92Ай бұрын

    Answer: Korean

  • @CansuCancan9
    @CansuCancan92 ай бұрын

    It’s polite not to care about others? That is a concept I find very difficult to understand. I don’t think I could live in Korea tbh

  • @user-bi4yk3hr8h

    @user-bi4yk3hr8h

    2 ай бұрын

    I think what he means is not invade other peoples privacy and not comment openly regarding others lifestyle choices or say things that might upset others. Generally Koreans care about how their behaviour impacts on others and therefore prefer not to act in ways or say things that might make others uncomfortable. We in the west tend to embrace individualism to the extent that we think of ourselves first and foremost and care less about how our behaviours affect others

  • @grow1820

    @grow1820

    Күн бұрын

    He isn't expressing indifference; rather, he's advising not to focus on or stare at other people.

  • @Pik871229
    @Pik8712293 ай бұрын

    Asking youngsters' job/relationship status always disrespectful, even when in Hong Kong/Mainland China Particularly Lunar New Year where they meet relatives and loads of comparisons Effectively the younger generation started to hate the festival because of it Some who working far from their hometown, even refuse to return home during that period

  • @AN-Thecouragetolookforward

    @AN-Thecouragetolookforward

    3 ай бұрын

    Is it rude or insecurities?

  • @Ciaseea

    @Ciaseea

    3 ай бұрын

    In certain regions of America (like DC) , it can be seen as rude but there is context that goes with it. Like if you are in a comfortable environment and meeting new kind people it can easily be seen as just getting to know each other. But sometimes you can tell someone is asking to size you up. My experience is I felt a little uncomfy about what I was doing when I wasn't proud of it or wanted to be doing something else. In other words, people's insecurities dictate whether this question is considered rude or not. But in East Asia, I am aware of how competitive people are and unrealistic standards an being compared to others, so I see how this can be a strained topic.

  • @ajrt_2118
    @ajrt_21182 ай бұрын

    Wait, are these things Korean people as a culture find rude or just the people in this video? Cause, I've had all of these things happen to me and people tell me that's just Korean culture. 😅

  • @grow1820

    @grow1820

    Күн бұрын

    Korea's culture has undergone rapid changes in the past five years.

  • @Sanismom
    @Sanismom3 ай бұрын

    😊😊

  • @georgepiet496
    @georgepiet4966 күн бұрын

    A South Korean, a North Korean and an American are in a Restaurant. The American orders. He says to the waiter, "I'll have the steak, Thank you". The North Korean says, "What is a steak?" The South Korean says, "What is Thank you".

  • @patfarmer8127
    @patfarmer81272 ай бұрын

    👍👍🥰

  • @CansuCancan9
    @CansuCancan92 ай бұрын

    Wait, it’s rude to make small talk in Korea? What?

  • @andriidiuh7826

    @andriidiuh7826

    Ай бұрын

    I wish it was rude in Canada too 😆

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem67233 ай бұрын

    I’m glad you’re making topics like this so that many Koreans watching can change their ways…making handshakes more common

  • @willmonetrenoir1420
    @willmonetrenoir14202 ай бұрын

    This definitely has nothing to do with foreigners. This seems very pointed towards things that Koreans do to each other.

  • @user-tz2dz6nn8l
    @user-tz2dz6nn8l3 ай бұрын

    Guys am looking for a Korean boyfriend😭😭😭😭how can I find him because am in love with Koreans

  • @nahweraprossy-ck9wl

    @nahweraprossy-ck9wl

    2 ай бұрын

    Go on dating sites

  • @mai567
    @mai5673 ай бұрын

    Wait.. so what on earth do you talk about? The weather? 👀

  • @Wowpoint-
    @Wowpoint-23 күн бұрын

    In india everything is common 😅😅

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem67233 ай бұрын

    Would like to see you collab with Japanese interviewer KZread guy. You go to Japan to interview and he goes to Korea to interview.

  • @Sotanath86q

    @Sotanath86q

    3 ай бұрын

    Or they interview each other about interviewing?

  • @sleewatcher
    @sleewatcher2 ай бұрын

    Girl in white jacket is so cute .. I wanna marry her ❤😂😊

  • @diaquitaquita8984
    @diaquitaquita89842 ай бұрын

    🇰🇷

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem67233 ай бұрын

    How about a topic of who are better drivers in Korea? Women or men? 😂

  • @lovejubileee
    @lovejubileee3 ай бұрын

    Why are u holding their hands so long 😂😂😂😂 awkwarddddd

  • @AN-Thecouragetolookforward
    @AN-Thecouragetolookforward3 ай бұрын

    Being a Korea isn't an Easy job. 😅

  • @michaelrespicio5683
    @michaelrespicio56833 ай бұрын

    It's surprising that nobody mentioned mockery or $hit-talking, because there was a popular KZreadr in Korea who got roasted for a video at the beginning of February involving a so-called "comedian" pretending to be a Filipina guest but was just spouting offensive stereotypes and doing a mockingly bad impression of the accent. This is not the first time Korea has pissed on the Philippines, and they say stupid things as if trying to establish dominance when they really just demonstrate the failure of their own parents and society. It's like they're envious that we're more content with our lives, and taking their frustrations out on us, even though we're the reason many of them learn English, one of the most useful skills in today's world, and our grandfathers are part of the reason why you have a home in the first place.

  • @devraajmoran5969

    @devraajmoran5969

    3 ай бұрын

    This video is about social manners not racism , Go to another video, they replied what they were asked

  • @user-cnksi223

    @user-cnksi223

    3 ай бұрын

    Korea is an unfortunate country that was divided by powerful countries and fought proxy wars, but it is one of the countries with the longest history in the world. I want you to know that the country was not divided because Koreans did not get along with each other, and that Koreans were victims. It's good that you respect your ancestors, but saying that the reason Koreans have their home is because of your ancestors is frankly a ridiculous statement. The reason Koreans express gratitude to many countries, including the Philippines, that participated in the Korean War is to honor the fallen soldiers as former soldiers (most Koreans are former soldiers). They are not saying thanks to the Philippines to listen to the arrogant remarks of little guys like you. At that time, the Philippines participated in the Korean War under the United States. Additionally, they experienced an economic boom period through the 'war special demand' caused by the Korean War. (The Philippines' participation in the Korean War was entirely for political and economic reasons.) Filipinos often say, “We were richer than Korea in the past.” Yes, that's true. The Philippines was wealthier than Korea for about 10 years, because right after the end of the war, Korea was devastated by the Korean War and the Philippines became richer. That's the reason. And the reason the Philippines uses English as a second language is because it was colonized by Britain and the United States in the past. It is true that English is the most commonly used language in modern times, but your remarks show your lack of historical consciousness. Korea has no difficulty developing despite not using English as its official language. I hope you find within yourself where your unreasonable too much anger toward Korea comes from.

  • @barragetsy
    @barragetsyАй бұрын

    there is something gay about koreans

  • @propertymanager9149
    @propertymanager91493 ай бұрын

    if you talk shit about my korean men its on sight yeah im talking to you yt losers

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