All tagged South Korea

Korean Etiquette and Customs: Dos and Don'ts for Travelers

When you find yourself in a new country, being well-intentioned is not enough. It’s possible to act rude without meaning to. You’re still the same person you were at home, but suddenly the rules have changed. When I went to France some years ago, I didn’t know it was rude to call out to the waiter. It’s a perfectly fine behavior in Korea, so I ended up misbehaving without even realizing it.