7 Things Foreigners Often Get Wrong in Korea

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  @koreaproperly · 10 months ago (edited) · pinned

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  @bobkg2121 · 9 months ago (edited)

  I wish the no loud talk on phones in public was a feature here in the USA - nothing more annoying then having to listen to someone&apos;s conversation.

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  @somedudeonyoutubefrfr · 7 months ago

  As a European, I love these rules. Especially the ones for no smoking everywhere, no loud phone conversation and no shoes inside... Wish we had these too...

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  @PraetorGix · 9 months ago

  I&apos;m from Argentina, and about two thirds of these do&apos;s and don&apos;ts are just the same in here. Honestly, they&apos;re mostly just &quot;be civilized and respectful&quot;, which should be customary everywhere.

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  @bobschneider5475 · 2 months ago

  I don&apos;t want anyone to wear shoes inside my home. Therefore, I can fully understand the Korean approach ❤

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  @beot-kkot · 9 months ago

  As someone who used to live in the U.S. and relied on public transportation, life in Korea feels like heaven by comparison, especially when it comes to cleanliness, politeness, and safety. I’m definitely not looking back. 🤭 Take it easy, y’all.

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  @TheRizobb · 8 months ago

  I&apos;ve been in Korea for 5 years. You shouldn&apos;t blow your nose loudly in public, but it&apos;s ok for the 아저씨 to spit, burp, hack, and clear his throat loudly. I was very surprised by that at first, but now I&apos;m used to it.

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  @ckbrowne9243 · 9 months ago

  I grew up not being allowed to wear shoes in the house. Till this day i still take shoes off.

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  @tlembro · 9 months ago

  My first husband was Japanese…..even &nbsp;after divorcing decades later…I never wear my shoes inside….and my kids an husband take them off as well! Much healthier and cleaner! thank you!

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  @cynthia8069 · 9 months ago

  Not just in Korea. &nbsp;These practices are just come courtesy.

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  @andrewf3505 · 8 months ago

  I’m from Canada and I always remove my shoes when I enter anyone’s house.

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  @Marcel-kn2mh · 8 months ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM95HVMMApE&amp;t=400">6:40</a> Absolutely true ... I lived in SK for 18 months (with the US Military) and immeditely fell in love with the public trains and buses -- they are outstanding! Also clean and rigidly controlled; therefore, a bus driver looking at his watch, closing the door in your face, and driving off is very real. Also, train stops are usually a minute or less in time, so shut your mouth, get on and and don&apos;t expect a seat.

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