Manners
The darnedest things students say to me: part 2
Now if you’v read part one of this article you will understand that my students are special in a lot of ways. They can make your day great, hellish, fun, ...
Unlucky superstitions and gift giving in Korea
Every culture has its rules and customs as well as superstitions. Regardless of how we personally feel about theme, we have to respect them. South Korea is no different and ...
A few rules when eating and tipping in Korea
We are used to tipping waitresses when we think they have done an exceptional job meeting our needs as customers. We do this to show our appreciation because nothing is ...
Arm in arm and hand in hand in Korea, what gives?
Whenever I travel I remind myself of the popular adage, “when in Rome do as Romans do” but should you really? If the Romans pee on the street should you ...
Why Koreans ask ‘How old are you?’ when you first meet them
It can be daunting for people when they arrive in Korea because Koreans ask a lot of questions that to us Westerners are considered personal questions. For someone who is ...
