In mostly asian countries, hold door thingy has different point of view. It makes hard time for the door holder and make the next person looks spoiled. So we dont do it. Just another different culture. Each of them have its own point.
I live in Britain and if someone doesn't hold the door for me a find it highly rude as I do it for everyone else. Most people do hold doors ect. It's such a simple thing lol.
I feel that etiquette in public places is getting worse and worse whenever I visit Korea especially Seoul these days. Some friends said, "Seoul became a dirty international city". Busan is getting better.
Holding the door open is a good one! I’m from Texas so naturally when I stayed in Seoul I held the door open for people, especially women. I recall one girl just stopped and stared at me so I gestured with a smile and my hands to walk through... she still just stood there staring like I was insane so that was the last time I held a door for a Korean the entire month I was there. Lol
felix121984 I mean of course not everybody does it, but it‘s the same for other coutries, too. Not everybody holds doors open. It may just be more common in that country.
@@eliminatorjr I think it is more so amazement at how well they explain, as they explain things the way they truly are as opposed to trying to make it sound the way someone listening would prefer to hear it. Like, they are very straightforward and open about what they say, in detail, whereas others hold back a lot and don't really say what they mean. Some languages are more well worded than others when explaining things, too, and I personally feel that Korean is one of them. Hearing an explanation in Korean is better than English, sometimes, to me, and especially more than Polish (one of my languages).
So I'm Canadian. Is it not normal in other countries to hold the door open for someone????? I do it just because I do it, no matter who is walking behind me wanting to enter. It doesn't matter if it's my family, my friends, strangers, an elderly person, a mom or dad with their kids or just someone, I will hold the door for them if they are also coming in or exiting.
As a black American, I have always wondered why people think we (black people) look so scary. I mean like yeah some of us are scary but what we look like, isn't our personality. So maybe talking to us will help others get a better understanding of us.🤝
Idk but us Koreans don't really "know" about black peeps and i guess everyone thinks of like a crip that is 6 foot 2 with dat pistol in his hand which is pretty messed up but u know its getting better
I know that you posted your comment 10 months ago - but some of the things that I can think of for them thinking black people are scary is mostly due to two things. 1) They aren't used to seeing the skin tone, which already can intimidate an individual. 2) Most black people have very distinct facial features, strong jawlines etc. While a lot of Koreans have more rounded, or baby faces. That can also be intimidating - which in a sense can cause someone to be perceived as scary. Those are the two things that I can think of, I have moved around a lot through military life as a child and sometimes I was the minority sometimes the majority, and people I have met who have NEVER moved have told me similar things.
Its a shame a lot of these people just think of americans when it comes to foreigners. I'd just like to remind them the 95%+ other people in the world are here too!!
It's probably because the US used to govern South Korea. This , and the prevalence of the US army in Korea, means that there are lots of social links between the two countries which has influenced the amount of Americans that migrate there .
2:13 What he was saying about eating not alone made me think about restaurants. In America, you can eat anywhere alone. In Korea, if you want samgyeopsal or makchang or something like those, you HAVE TO eat with friends because the portions are too large. In Korea, things are typically organized to accommodate groups, not individuals. That's something I wish would change here in Korea. It's like you have to have friends in order to enjoy good food. If you don't have many friends living near you, then you're stuck eating boring food. Lol
This is so true. I am in korea and this is a problem I have. I want to eat out but if I want a certain food that can only be gotten in set menu or for more people I have to call a friend and hope they available so I can actually eat the food I want to eat.
There was a time where I wanted chicken so badly but my friends were all sleeping or doing other stuff so I had to order one for myself, the lady looked at me like asking if I was sure I wanted chicken for myself. Ended up the whole thing on my own just to avoid nasty looks lol
Speaking from an American perspective, I think a lot of the comments about foreigners (us) are quite true. We do say sorry most of the time if we bump into someone and we usually hold doors for other people. I'm surprised most of the comments were positive. Lol. But that could just be because they are young and more open-minded. I wonder what the older people think of foreigners.
I agree. I was expecting a lot worse. But then again, like the one guy said, it is based on the individual. There are some Americans that don't hold the door and that bugs me. It probably is because they're of the younger generation. I think the thing that makes me most apprehensive, maybe because I'm an American woman well aware of the stereotypes that many Koreans have about us in particular, is the international dating when the guy mentioned learning one another's culture and language. It makes me hesitant and maybe I'm reading far too deeply into this, but to me it sounds like it's more of a personal gain thing rather than a relationship. Does that make sense? I guess it bothers me that there are more people willing to date a foreigner if there is some sort of personal gain whether it be language, cultural exchange, or what they expect to be getting when dating a foreign, especially American woman.
Raselikat . . . Yes! I get you. I also get the feeling that Koreans date English speaking foreigners only because they want to improve their own English. To be honest, I feel like most Koreans would want to have a serious, long-term relationship only with other Koreans. I don't believe interracial marriage is as common and accepted even in the younger generation.
ChubbyMonkeys Thank you for understanding what I was trying to say. I really appreciate it. It drives me a bit nuts. Also the whole dating around to gain experience like they're catching Pokemon also upsets my heart. I know there are a lot that don't do it, but I also know that there are a lot who do. To me, and maybe I'm hella old fashioned, but the point of dating to me is to find that person you want to spend the rest of your life with. It's not about dating a person because they become a logo. You know what I mean? I ain't your damn Starbucks cup or your iPhone. I feel like a lot of Koreans will date foreigners for that reason as well and that is so not cool with me.
Hahaha, you got your point across very well! *Some* Koreans think that by dating foreigners they can show off their "dates" to their friends as if they have accomplished something many thought was impossible. It bothers me that they would date a foreigner with the intent to show the foreigner off like a trophy to their friends, like, "Hey, look at this fish I caught today." I am Chinese American, so I am less likely than you to experience the type of fetishization Koreans may have for more foreign-looking people with white or black skin, like yourself. I also agree that dating should be a symbolic union of two people who wish to love and understand each other emotionally without the mentality of profiting from the relationship for personal gains. You are not being old-fashioned; you are simply respecting the actual definition of dating. I wish Koreans who take advantage of foreigners like this would understand that it is disrespectful and demeaning. Dating foreigners for "the experience" is just a really, really, strange idea.
I've actually had this experience in the US. In Virginia, there's a county with a VERY high Korean-American population, Fairfax (fun fact -- I went to elementary and middle school with iKon's Bobby LOL), which is where I grew up. I am a white female, and I dated three different Korean males throughout my high school and post-high school years. Only one was born in America, the other two are what we lovingly call FOBs. They asked me out, and I'm pretty sure they only dated me to prove that they could get a non-Korean girl, because as soon as Korean girls showed interest, I was dropped like a sack of potatoes. One guy even cheated on me, lmao. My entire career plan -- currently working on finishing my bachelor's and starting my Master's -- is to teach English in Korea. I've grown up speaking Korean; my best friend is Korean. I consider Korean culture my second culture. I've been planning on teaching in Korea since I was, like, 14. But goddamn if I don't dread having my heart played by guys who just want to prove they can get with an "exotic" girl or who just want to fetishize me for being a foreigner.
He was prejudice til one hour ago and admitted it. I applauded that he could own up to how he thought before. Some people would act like they arent the prejudice ones. So glad to see that he reflected on his own behaviour and moving forward he will be different
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This made me so happy!!! I was expecting much worse answers but those people really warmed my heart. I'm into Korea and learning Korean and I was scared of how some Koreans might react to it, but this video is a big motivator to keep learning and go there one day. Thank you for making this video :)
저는 미국 사람입니다. I just got back from 2 weeks in 서울 and everybody was nice to me. I am very bad at speaking Korean but people seemed to appreciate me trying and they were patient with me when I didn't understand or I couldn't say what I wanted to right away. It wasn't just the younger people, either. Older people were very nice to me and even came up to me to ask me where I was from, how I liked Korea, etc.
I'm an American male and black. I lived in South Korea for an entire year in 2014-2015. I have to say I love this video as I myself have met many people when I lived there who were hesitant initially to speak to me as they may not have had much experience with a foreigner but when they took the chance and approached me or I approached them it seems people were pleasantly surprised by my response to them as I don't especially look like the friendly person I am. I did a bit of research before going and I love this video as the group of people I was exposed to was limited but overall I can't remember a negative experience interacting with South Korean people. I'm glad to see the responses to the questions asked in this video. I hope there is a continued positive interaction among people in this manner from all different nations.
@Solaris don’t be a negative Nancy. People usually respond to how you treat them. Learn a bit of their language, culture and customs and then visit. I listened to negative opinions like what you said, ppl try to convince me to take an assignment to Germany instead bc “they love black men, especially the women. Koreans are racist and rude!”. I went to Korea by choice and didn’t want to leave. No one cared that I’m black. I respect them and their culture and in turn they respected me as well. I had no issues what so ever but maybe that’s bc I am open minded. Random Koreans would try to communicate with me on the streets, the rare occasion I got lost an elderly Korean man went out of his way to take me to my destination and then get back on train to go to his, kids would say hello, random females would be impressed if I attempt to speak their language and they were always delighted at how polite I am. People don’t want rude and obnoxious visitors. Ppl who probably get talked about behind their backs are probably the rude visitors who don’t care about learning about Korea or it’s people. That’s what I’ve gathered from my time amongst Koreans, Filipinos and Thais. Don’t be an A hole and you won’t have issues abroad. I was treated better in Korea than my own home country.
@Solarisyou sound like the type of person who ppl talk about behind their back. You’re a pessimist. Get over yourself. Not everyone is as negative as you. You sound quite toxic. I also “said what I said”, smh ppl like you are plagued with paranoid and negative thoughts. Get help.
Did you notice any looks from older people when you are with a Korean girlfriend on the train? I can count on one hand the number of days it didn't happen
This comment is rlly old, and idk why I’m replying, but hey. When I was younger, I didn’t study because I didn’t really need to. So I never developed good study habits. I guess that’s what they mean. Right now, since work is getting harder, I’m trying to force it on myself.
So i am a mix Asian and white but I'm born and raised in America and look way western. I go to Korea every summer and that door opening thing omg!!!! I got in so many close fights from being hit in the face by doors people eouldn hold open. and I constantly had to remind myself it's not a part of the korean culture i am so happy someone mentioned it hahaha because my korean friends always looked at me like I was crazy when I said we do that in America
Sunhee Nicole Chacon Chu omg really?! I always get asked if I am Shannon Williams or get called a foreigner over there.And I know like one time I by habit held the door open for someone and he literally said to me "what are you doing ? You are in Korea follow our social norms or go back where you from" oh it was not pretty I fliiiiipppeedd out on him haha I didn't mean to but I was so shocked I just attacked
Kei did he really tell you that? omg like i didnt receive anything like that but yeah they did look at ne weirdly lol. and since i look korean they are like wtf. the thing about looking korean and not acting korean and not speaking proper korean in korea id a big thing omg its really uncomfortable because they always ask you... "but why cant you speak korean?" and well yeah not nice
Kei specially the ajumas and old people they just look at me like 'you totally look korean so you SHOULD be korean' and that...thats just not thr case... yeah differences in cultures... hahaha
I went to Korea and everyone was so respectful to me. One day, i was shopping and i had a lot of things in my hands and this woman (about 60~65 years old) offered to help me (25) carry the bags to my bus stop so I wouldn't have to carry all the weight by myself. I was so so surprised and so touched, I will never forget about it.
I’m English and we say sorry for literally everything, if two people bump into each other , you both say sorry , one person apologises for bumping into the other , and the other apologises for being in the way , so you apologise even if you’ve done nothing wrong lolz 😂
I'm Korean and have been living in California for 2 years now for high school. It was tough since I only knew a little bit of English.. now I can say I'm improving more. When I was young I've always wanted to do some western culture, and wondered why they are so polite. I'm having a lot of fun here living as a American citizen
are you sure you're perceiving correctly? American culture is known to be very selfish and rude. The surface they act polite but most the time it's fake. Watch American TV and look at the humor. Very rude!
John No its both RUDE and FAKE. Do you not watch general American humor? American Dad, Family Guy, every single American stand up comic is rude and racist af lol. Crass and vulgar too.
Same in Belgium, Austria, France, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. I know this just bc I traveled to these countries, I don’t know for other countries, but I think it is really polite and I could do it for hours too 😂👍
It's in a different way. In most east Asian cultures, including Korea, everything is about saving face and having a flawless reputation. They have a hard time admitting their mistakes and often try to brush it off or hide from it, and they often struggle apologizing to others. Whereas, in my opinion, when Americans encounter problems, particularly disputes with other people, they usually confront it head-on and air out all of their frustrations at once. Americans are more honest in how they feel and aren't afraid to talk about their emotions (generally). Koreans are prone to hiding their feelings and are very passive-aggressive when they are frustrated, but don't usually like to admit WHY they are angry because they don't want to be seen as aggressive or complaining/whining. (I had a Korean roommate in college and we had to work out a lot of these cultural differences)
Yeah the ones in America who care so much about their feelings would set an awful example for the rest of the country’s community had they been the ones that traveled to Korea more often than normal, mature Americans. It’s good to see the people in these vids never had to experience such a nuisance.
I just recently returned from my first visit to Korea. I LOVE that place (: I found the people kind and really enjoyed myself there. I even got lost and a taxi cab driver helped me get home again. He was awesome and I was very grateful for his help. We laughed a lot because we couldn't talk much but he was smart and figured it out for me. I can't wait to go back again.
When someone hold the door for you, but you are still quite a way behind andyou have do do that awkward run/fast walk so they aren't standing there for ages. That's really awkward.
OMG SAME. When i was going to school someone was holding the door for me but I was far away from them. I didnt want her to stand there for ever so i was speed walking/running #AWKWARD
I’m curious how do they feel about non western foreigner. Like south asian and south east asian. When asked about foreigner most of koreans on youtube seem to associate foreigner with westerner only.
I visited Korea on my own in 2015 for 4 weeks. I fell in love with the country so badly that I have been homesick ever since I came back to my own country. I am saving up money and practicing my Korean for when I finish school this year. I will go back but this time for at least a year. I want to learn everything about the country, the culture, the history ect. I can't wait to go back and be reunited with my heart again♡ 2020 Update: I moved to South Korea in 2018 and lived there for a year. Unfortunatlly my visa came to an end and I had to come back home. I miss it still and can't wait to go back 😭 I did not suffer any form of rascism in my time there at all. People were really sweet, patient and understanding. Maybe I struck luck idk but I loved it. I even made really good friends. One of which who's family basically took me in as one of their own and they are kinda like my family there now... my heart hurts thinking of how much I miss them. Though I have to say: speaking korean is a big plus. I was REALLY surprised at how bad the english is there.. But being a foreighner who actually speaks the language, even if only basic words to get your meaning accros, really loosens them up. Honestly I could go on and on about my year there, it was too short. Just can't wait to go back😍😭
When I went to Korea, for a year, everyone was so polite and they spoke freely, because they knew I would not have minded. I also met my boyfriend there and I've noticed that when young men/boys flirt they will do things other Koreans will not. It really flustered me, because I had visited Korea before and they acted differently. I love how Korean people act, because it's just like a community I want to live in, where people care but they don't.
Anna Baker I'm slightly scared to move to South Korea with my best friend. I love Korea I just have anxiety and am scared that something would go wrong.
i like chicken nuggets Could you be more precise with your question? I can answer that it was good, but if you want details you're gonna have to be more specific lol
Little V you must be new to korean stuff or something. But thats allright. It basically means older misters and misses. People around their late 40s to 50s+
haha that's how we finns are :D if I see/hear a neighbour leaving their apartment at the same time as I'm about to, I'll wait until I hear they're gone so I don't have see/greet them lol
babykookie OMG And here we Indians stop them to greet and talk even if they have started their vehicle...... holyshit what you told is unbelievable for Indians.....ha ha that is different culture ...
Really? I'm Argentinean and I spent two months in Finland (near Oulu) and people were really friendly,not only with me but among themselves. I had the best time of my life there,just had to get used to people looking at me because I spoke English to my Finish friends and had dark hair. 😆 But everyone told me I had an angelic smile. (That was sweet). And when they took me to Sweden same thing happened. You Finish people are really good at making someone feel at home. 😗
I met my Korean wife when I was stationed with the U.S. Air Force at Kunsan. We dated a year, and then got married. Sept 1981. We are still married, and more in love than ever.
Richard, congratulations on your marriage being happy and lasting. I did a year at Kunsan in the late 1980s and three of my co-workers went through divorces with their Korean wives.
@@petecapravos3044 I was with the 8th SPS from Aug 80- Sept 83. This is my second Korean wife. The first one just wanted a ride to the Land of the Big BX. We married in 75, and divorced in 79. I have 10 years in Korea, off and on. I loved it there.
Where do you live in America? In Texas littering isn't much of a problem. That's where the slogan "Don't mess with Texas" originated; it essentially means don't litter. Don't feel bad though...I hate it here too.
some westerners in Korea sometimes have no attitude to see the local culture in a good respect. some people are too proud of their own culture and try to stick to it even in here.sometimes it makes annoying with locals.
김후영 ah. its nice to see the perspective of locale individuals. I feel like its like that in all foreigner interactions for all countries. theres always a few foreigners with a disregard or perhaps an ignorance to local cultural traditions.
Red Muggle, I think one major example could be the noise. I mean koreans are VERY noisy once they are in restaurants or bars drinking but westerners tend to be noisy in public places like subway or in the streets etc. I lived in korea as foreigner so I know >_> ofc not all but many, especially drunk guys.
Max X yes but korea is not china.... and this comment was not directed at chinese people. korea does have major traceage to china but IT IS NOT china. korea and china are now 2 DIFFERENT countries. and it is basic ettiquete to respect foreign cultures when you go to that country...
Mi-guk saram doesn't translate to "westerner". It's "American". Most westerners aren't American. I know that might come as a shock to the continent of Asia.
I really love this video. I've been in Korea for a month now and I was always nervous about how Koreans might think about me living here. Thanks! I look forward to more videos!
Thank you for all your thoughts. It touch my heart of all your words. Just like all the k-drama, Korean is very rich in culture, refine, tender, caring, may be we are different but that's amazing. See you 2022 Korea!! We gives lots of hugs too, greetings from Belgium
I think the not holding doors thing isn't just Korea, Most east asians don't do it. Here at Uni in England i've been smacked in the face with doors loads of times because the chinese students just let the door go whereas I would automatically expect them to hold it for the next person like we do. They don't know to do it so i obis don't blame them, but it sure does hurt sometimes when they don't.
@4:21 that's true.. when i got lost in Han river.. all the locals i asked regarding directions said "no english." . im struggling if i should take a bus , if the train station is still open or not.. i end up walking in the subway until i reached Gangnam huhuh
Thank you for this video, it has made me feel more relaxed and excited about coming to Korea in April 2020 for a holiday. The people look so nice and friendly. :)
This is pretty eye opening for me, as I plan to move to Korea next year. I am not blind to the prejudices. and have heavily done my research, however I do know that each person's experiences are different. I will still make the move, and blog my daily experience for everyone to see!! Dominican/Italian here.... let's see how it goes...
I wish you luck, I plan to be there in about a year too, but I've been there twice now, and I had fairly decent experience - besides all the interesting stuff like my luggage being lost and having to have a surgery while I was there~
this is a really good video. I actually just came back home from my trip to Korea and I enjoyed it so much I had a great experience and people are friendly and helpful. I cant wait to go back.
I was extremely surprised to see so much positive feedback on foreigners! Reason I’m saying this is because I had seen some Americans being very rude to some Koreans and at times behaved in a way they would probably never behave in the USA. I’m also delighted to see the generosity for people to look past behavior like this and appreciate the ones that show more appropriate behavior towards the Korean people out of respect for them and like me that really enjoy Korea and it’s wonderful culture. Most of my experiences in Korea have been absolutely delightful that I cannot even remember the few that weren’t. I also understand the desire of the younger Korean people to become more globalized in their behavior, but hope that by doing this old traditions don’t get thrown out or forgotten because it’s one of the reasons I’ve always enjoyed Korea so much; especially being respectful towards your elders.
really enjoyed this video! i’m also a korean who lived abroad in north america most of my life and im hoping to share more of my experience through my channel. love that i can relate!
I'm Canadian (Vancouver). Married to a beautiful Korean for going on 18 years. Visited Korea 3 times and loved every time. Korean culture is fascinating! Old and new. Even bought& wear a traditional and layered hanbok. Canada has many Korean visitors, students and residents. Vancouver has a great many. I have a fondness for the Korean people! A sadness for a country that has not been whole since the war. Would love to see north and south reunite! Hopefully very soon!
Same. Well, kinda. I'm Canadian (Alberta) and my mom is Korean, so I've gone to Korea three times (plus once when she was pregnant with me). I really love hanboks, the only problem is I hate pink, and so I literally demand for a red, green, orange, or other each time. Kinda rude, but I'd rather die than where pink. Korean culture is absolutely beautiful, and oh so very fascinating!
I’m from America and I’m almost completely set on going to teach in South Korea because it just seems like a beautiful place. I do hope I’m met with open hearts and hospitality. I was nervous to watch this but I actually enjoyed it! I can openly agree with many opinions that were given as well. Have a beautiful day everyone!!
Koreans don't say sorry when they bump into each other? They do in Kdramas. As for door holding, people are supposed to hold doors for people who are getting close to doors. I guess Americans care more, like they would hold a door me for me even when I'm quite far and have to speed up to get to the door. People in other countries might let the door go if the person after isn't close enough. It's interesting that some Koreans here said foreigners are more polite even though Korea/East Asia are the part of the world known for culture of respect/politeness.
i was shocked about some things revealed in this video too, but i think there are still a lot of things we didn't know about their culture. plus, not all things we see in dramas are realistic ie: i thought korean schools are fun bc that's what kdrama showed me but nope, i've seen a lot of documentaries about it and korea's school system worries me ao much
haha I say sorry to objects i pump into too! like if i just bumped into the tree? "Oh sorry" If I fall on my face straight into the ground? "Oh, sorry"
NoctLightCloud Why do people act like Kdramas are completely different than real life? They're not exactly real life but not the far opposite either. They're not Disney movies or sth.
***** I don't think kind gestures are usually taken from mainly American culture. Some manners should just be universally basic, maybe not even door holding but saying sorry when bumping into someone. HongKongers do that and I'm pretty sure Japanese too! If Koreans don't, maybe they're staring at their phones and didn't notice. Sometimes you could bump into someone and by the time you look up, the person's already kinda far for you to say sorry. Maybe Koreans tend to be more oblivous like that but I don't think they never say sorry when bumping into someone.
Wow, they're so generous in their descriptions of us! They had a word word to say about everyone. I'm an American and I was expecting the usual, "Americans and loud and rude", but they said we were funny and joyful! That made me so happy!
Few people outside America actually think Americans are "loud and rude", maybe ignorant ( and your comment might have proven this). The worst tourists are Brits, Spanish, French, Chinese, Indian, Australian..... Since middle Americans dont travel much, the ones that do(coast-ers), are typically - educated, well spoken and respectful.
I’m from Portugal and here not holding the door for the person that’s coming in behind you can be seen as rude or indelicate, it’s such a simple act but it makes a big difference since no one like to have a door shut on their face. So it was surprising to see that it’s not something everyone does, and I appreciate knowing it :)
I think for anyone going to Korea learning just few words in Korean would be fantastic. Just knowing "hi"and "thank you" will make people much more at ease.
This was very insightful I planned on moving to Korea but was scared because of all the stereotypes because of my skin complexion and being a foreigner this made me very happy to see thank you very much 😊😊
Santi Ferrer well its not just in Asian countries you can go anywhere and experience racism everyone have some type of bias but it all depends on the person so I guess you have to take everything with a grain of salt but thank you for your insight
Korea is not used to black people. The most important thing i tell my black friends that go with me to Korea .. The korean word for "you" and "I did" is "nee-gah" and "Neh-gah" .. both sound like "nigga" Gonna surprise you at first. You are going to experience INTENSE curiosity from people. So intense they will break from their typical "stranger phobia" and approach you. They will touch you, stroke your hair, ask you questions that would typically be unacceptable in the US. The ones that approach you are innocently curious about you. You are foreign above foreign. The ones that are clearly racist (demonstrating a sense of superiority over another race) will not approach you. They will deny you services, wave you off, not give you things. The latter is not common. So if you are willing to be the center of attention on buses, classes, campus, clubs etc and take it in good faith that they are demonstrating a child like curiosity to you then you will love it. Someone called my friend "african queen" "africa beautiful" etc. Dont freak out if you are looking at something and out of nowhere someone rubs your arm. Those are the nice ones. lol. Last note that is important. Words that are used in the US that is considered sensitive is not known in Korea to be sensitive. They dont know how to be policially correct or racially sensitive. You will hear things that no American would ever say but that is because Americans are used to race sensitivity. Koreans have to fight deep and hard to have the courage to speak english and it's extremely nerve wracking so they will say broken sentences. You will hear slave, negro, your people, etc. Dont freak out unless they are clearly being racist like pushing you out the store. You will have fun. just dont let the few racist moments bring you down. "cabs wont take you" "stores push you out." just move on to the next place.
TheLeahacer thank you and everything you have said is true! But I wouldn't mind either way lol. I was brought up to not let things like that bother me but of course,I have a phobia because I have never left the US. I will still love everyone and treat others respectfully unless it's just straight overboard then I will verbally express myself and move on 😁
Foreigners are better at not littering... come to the US and say that lol. My grandmother once took a trip to Canada via bus, and she even said she knew she was back in the US when she saw garbage all over the ground
Well here in Canada we often do "field trips" when we are in school to walk around and clean up garbage. We did tree planting and stuff like that too :)
I'm so glad one girl touched on Koreans not saying excuse me. When I went in '14, I had so many people bump into me within the first 5 minutes out of the airport that by the 2nd day I was ready to fight someone cuz I was tired of being the only one saying "excuse me". LOL I live in Hawai'i so I can understand how tourism can be frustrating but Hawai'i is very big on politeness so that was a major flaw I saw in Korea. Even though I encountered many rude people, I still would love to visit Korea again and hopefully have a better experience because I have such an affinity for the culture. Hwaiting!
Did you ever think that Koreans just don't say excuse me? It is not because they are rude? Everyone does't act like you, and doesn't have to? There are actually different rules in different cultures?
Unfortunately not very high. They maintain close diplomatic relations with the Pacific Islanders, but culturally don't view them on the level of say... Japan or China.
Interesting. I know quite a few far East Asians (different nationalities) and the impression I got from them was that while they do not look down upon 'browns', they think they are not as intelligent as other races, or possibly 'slow'. Out of curiosity, is your opinion based on experience, or is it something you heard indirectly? :) Basically are you East Asian lol.
Missmethinksalot1 I am Korean. They believe that they are slower, and more prone to crime. However, obviously due to cultural reasons they keep their mouths shut about it and treat you with about the same level of hospitality. I've noticed them give some looks though, that aren't quite hostile but suspicious.
Right right. Good to know. Understandable really, most people would project a certain idea on someone else until and unless they would personally get to know a few of that group :) Kansahmnida !
Missmethinksalot1 as korean we have racism too but i don't think race matter in the korea (surely reasons of racism can be race or religion) i think that important thing is economy power of their nation
I lived in Korea for a year in a very rural area with no foreigners. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I still keep in touch with friends there and looking forward to visiting after the rona dies down.
Shawn Norris Glad you enjoyed your experience in Korea! And I totally agree with the idea of being in more of a rural area when you want to really experience some other culture!
2:35 this is so funny for me because in my country your neighbors can be closer to you than your family. also i say hello to everyone i meet in my building, even if i don't know them, sometimes even to people around my building because its probably somebody from my neighborhood
The man who was Canadian and said that about that person was very rude... you shouldn't say those things about people you don't know... and I'm Canadian so haha
I'd like to go and live in Korea for about a year. Learning the language would be really helpful as there are plenty of Korean projects being developed in my country.
I think people have to take into consideration that Korea is a homogenous country and foreigners make up all of 2% of the population in Korea. I think going to Korea you have to go an immerse yourself in the culture and really try to understand that you are not in America or Europe any longer things are different. if you really try to find interest in Korea passed gdragon and secret garden and not try to impose your standards on them you can make all kinds of friends and learn new things.
I appreciate this video. As an American who has thoughts of visiting countries like South Korea and even Japan, it's good to see real people offering up their understanding and opinions on foreigners in their country. I see this video as quite positive. Having said that, there is a lot about THIS culture [Korea in particular] that I know very little about. I had some notion of the "Hell Joseon", which from the description seems similar to other nations, but when you have a HUGE pop culture [ex. kpop], you can see the separation a bit. I'm on a mission to see as many videos like this as I can to better understand the actual culture before I go there.
It's my dream to live in tons of different countries through out my life, but I've always wondered if natives would find me imposing (I do want to live in Korea also for a time) but seeing native Koreans react positively really helps me believe in that dream
Head out and don't worry, if you're from the west you might find some of the ideas...less liberal, but if you can accept certain restrictions and for you to be occupying a very different place than you did as a normal citizen of your country, go for it. I did the same for quite a while
My wife and I have been to Korea twice, the first time for a month, the second for nearly two months. I am retired, and my wife has a job at a place where they are thinking of opening an office in Seoul. I like my time in Korea. Being retired, I could spend my time studying Korean, meeting people, and getting to know the area where we were living. We lived in one small room in something like a small, modern Hanok We did well with friends. I got to know a lot of local people in the way that you do with people who live around you. We had several closer friends with whom we could meet. I find that Koreans are as varied as people in any place where I have lived - the United States, Russia, France, and England. You cannot paint them all with one brush. We plan to return again in the Spring. If I had my way, I would like to spend about four months of the year in Korea. I find it comfortable, I have a few friends, I like the food and the ease in getting around, and I like the cafe life - where I can sit and read, chew the fat with the odd person, drink coffee, and look at the world around me. I have a church that I can attend, and where some people know me now. My wife has her work. My next real goal - apart from becoming fluent in Korean - is getting my children to come visit us in Korea.
@@garthmoller5115 thank you for replying! I have been to Seoul & Busan in 2018. I would love to visit Korea again soon, in the meantime I am studying the language - although slow, i am enjoying it. Best wishes!
Recently, I've found an interest in Korea and wish to visit Korea. Hopefully I will enjoy the country very much and decide to live in Korea. I am a caucasian male from America and therefore I need to study and understand Korea. This video was enjoyable for me to watch since it gives me a perspective of the citizens of Korea.
Sandra Mike bruh I live in Austria. and foreigners do not have to be immigrants. they can be bron there as well^^' also before you fuckin insult someone as dumb please search up the words "Humor & Jokes" alright ? see ya
I was really scared to watch this video seeing as I plan to move to Korea to teach soon, but I was so pleasantly surprised. As you mentioned, there's no way to know everyone's feelings as a whole because everyone is different, but from everything I've seen so far, Koreans seems like such sweet honest people and their temperament makes me excited to get to know them.
I love Korea so much! I've been there for 1 year and miss everything. I very miss my friends. Unfortunately I live on ather side of the world and the fly ticket is soo expensive. But one day I am coming back!!!
I miss Korea. I've been there twice (once in Daegu and once in Seoul). I never really had many bad experiences being there. There were a few, but those did not outshine all the good times I had while I was studying in Korea. I still keep in touch with Korean (and foreigner) friends. I know of some of my Korean friends who are planning to come to the US in the future, and I really hope I can return to Korea again.
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"Western people make decisions more freely. So they tend to make stupid mistakes but also come up with good ideas." Absolutely amazing 😂
absolutely, you learn more from your mistakes lol
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XD if you got nothing to lose, go for it! That it my mind set. If I have something to lose, I will think about it more.
Totally agree with him
Tbh that is what freedom is.
I hold doors for people because I always get worried I might accidentally slam their face with the door without noticing.
Same dude! I always get nervous I'm gonna hit someone so I instantly hold the door open. Even if it means standing there for a minute or two!
I literaly waited 8 seconds for someone so that i can hold the door for them LoL
Same! We do it here in Philippines
Same
In mostly asian countries, hold door thingy has different point of view. It makes hard time for the door holder and make the next person looks spoiled. So we dont do it. Just another different culture. Each of them have its own point.
I live in Britain and if someone doesn't hold the door for me a find it highly rude as I do it for everyone else. Most people do hold doors ect. It's such a simple thing lol.
Here no ones do it tbh. I mean we dont find it rude. We will find it weird if someone do it lol
@@100wangyirenbiased2 in Brazil that's very rude...
Me too! And I live in Canada
i’m from france, and it’s the same thing here, it’s kinda rude if you don’t do it, i guess it’s just different
I feel that etiquette in public places is getting worse and worse whenever I visit Korea especially Seoul these days. Some friends said, "Seoul became a dirty international city". Busan is getting better.
Holding the door open is a good one! I’m from Texas so naturally when I stayed in Seoul I held the door open for people, especially women. I recall one girl just stopped and stared at me so I gestured with a smile and my hands to walk through... she still just stood there staring like I was insane so that was the last time I held a door for a Korean the entire month I was there. Lol
Brandon Smith , Even my kids hold open doors for people I wonder how that would be perceived in South Korea. 😉
Its uncommon in many nations ! Sweden and Germany for example.
@@felix121984 Hm? Since when is it uncommon in Germany? We always do it if we can.
felix121984 I mean of course not everybody does it, but it‘s the same for other coutries, too. Not everybody holds doors open. It may just be more common in that country.
Don't stop doing it, people will appreciate it after sometime and follow this tradition lol
I get really amazed at how smart and expressive Koreans are when it comes to explaining
Justice why lmao
like ur amazed they can explain things?
@@eliminatorjr I think it is more so amazement at how well they explain, as they explain things the way they truly are as opposed to trying to make it sound the way someone listening would prefer to hear it. Like, they are very straightforward and open about what they say, in detail, whereas others hold back a lot and don't really say what they mean. Some languages are more well worded than others when explaining things, too, and I personally feel that Korean is one of them. Hearing an explanation in Korean is better than English, sometimes, to me, and especially more than Polish (one of my languages).
@@eliminatorjr
you got it now?
i love cats um no lol
95% of Korean people graduate of college/university. They are faaaaar more educated than most of the world.
So I'm Canadian. Is it not normal in other countries to hold the door open for someone????? I do it just because I do it, no matter who is walking behind me wanting to enter. It doesn't matter if it's my family, my friends, strangers, an elderly person, a mom or dad with their kids or just someone, I will hold the door for them if they are also coming in or exiting.
Jessica Angela I'm pretty sure that common courtesy or etiquette in all Western countries as I can assure that's a common thing in Australia too.
Jessica Angela In Germany it's normal too to hold the door open for someone
Jessica Angela In Spain is normal to hold the door for the next one who's entering, too.
We also do in the states for sure
I think it's a common thing in Europe. At least states around Czech Republic do that :D
"When they get drunk... I've seen them lie down in the street."
Clearly Americans.
😭 yesss
Forrr sure
Actually probably Brits
@@kristenstewart1250 I was thinking the same thing!
😂😂😂Caribbean too😂😂
As a black American, I have always wondered why people think we (black people) look so scary. I mean like yeah some of us are scary but what we look like, isn't our personality. So maybe talking to us will help others get a better understanding of us.🤝
Idk but us Koreans don't really "know" about black peeps and i guess everyone thinks of like a crip that is 6 foot 2 with dat pistol in his hand which is pretty messed up but u know its getting better
BTS Loves all Ikr!
I know that you posted your comment 10 months ago - but some of the things that I can think of for them thinking black people are scary is mostly due to two things. 1) They aren't used to seeing the skin tone, which already can intimidate an individual. 2) Most black people have very distinct facial features, strong jawlines etc. While a lot of Koreans have more rounded, or baby faces. That can also be intimidating - which in a sense can cause someone to be perceived as scary. Those are the two things that I can think of, I have moved around a lot through military life as a child and sometimes I was the minority sometimes the majority, and people I have met who have NEVER moved have told me similar things.
@@hwiseongahn hahaha. Most Crips gang member are under 6 foot 2 and there is no crips gang in korea
Counter Kidnapping I'm saying that's what koreans imagine when there are black people
It's funny how in cases it's translated to "westerners" when sometimes the people in the video are actually saying "Americans"
Yes😂
엘렌 was about to say that 😂
엘렌 No one really mentioned Americans though.
some of them said migook = america
Molly EL Some of them, not all
Its a shame a lot of these people just think of americans when it comes to foreigners. I'd just like to remind them the 95%+ other people in the world are here too!!
well there are at lest two us army bases in korea so most of their experiences are probably dealing with americans
아담 Adam
Well America is the largest populated western country so they've probably met WAY more Americans than they have other nationalities.
I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it's just a shame that it is that way
It's probably because the US used to govern South Korea. This , and the prevalence of the US army in Korea, means that there are lots of social links between the two countries which has influenced the amount of Americans that migrate there .
No-thing Americans travel more? Lol
Once I bumped into a tree and I said "sorry"....I'm Canadian by the way😅😕
hahaha omg that's hilarious!
I am not Canadian but I live in Canada and yes it-'s true that you get used to say sorry all the time
I love you ppl
That sounds like something i would do tbh
Tataaaa💜
2:13 What he was saying about eating not alone made me think about restaurants. In America, you can eat anywhere alone. In Korea, if you want samgyeopsal or makchang or something like those, you HAVE TO eat with friends because the portions are too large. In Korea, things are typically organized to accommodate groups, not individuals. That's something I wish would change here in Korea. It's like you have to have friends in order to enjoy good food. If you don't have many friends living near you, then you're stuck eating boring food. Lol
This is so true. I am in korea and this is a problem I have. I want to eat out but if I want a certain food that can only be gotten in set menu or for more people I have to call a friend and hope they available so I can actually eat the food I want to eat.
There was a time where I wanted chicken so badly but my friends were all sleeping or doing other stuff so I had to order one for myself, the lady looked at me like asking if I was sure I wanted chicken for myself. Ended up the whole thing on my own just to avoid nasty looks lol
@@MrDanibm That's silly, no one would give you nasty looks for ordering chicken and not eating the whole thing.
Travis Williamson stop speaking over people if you haven’t experienced it! It’s so frustrating
I don’t understand, you cant order for one?
Speaking from an American perspective, I think a lot of the comments about foreigners (us) are quite true. We do say sorry most of the time if we bump into someone and we usually hold doors for other people.
I'm surprised most of the comments were positive. Lol. But that could just be because they are young and more open-minded.
I wonder what the older people think of foreigners.
I agree. I was expecting a lot worse. But then again, like the one guy said, it is based on the individual. There are some Americans that don't hold the door and that bugs me. It probably is because they're of the younger generation. I think the thing that makes me most apprehensive, maybe because I'm an American woman well aware of the stereotypes that many Koreans have about us in particular, is the international dating when the guy mentioned learning one another's culture and language. It makes me hesitant and maybe I'm reading far too deeply into this, but to me it sounds like it's more of a personal gain thing rather than a relationship. Does that make sense? I guess it bothers me that there are more people willing to date a foreigner if there is some sort of personal gain whether it be language, cultural exchange, or what they expect to be getting when dating a foreign, especially American woman.
Raselikat . . . Yes! I get you. I also get the feeling that Koreans date English speaking foreigners only because they want to improve their own English. To be honest, I feel like most Koreans would want to have a serious, long-term relationship only with other Koreans. I don't believe interracial marriage is as common and accepted even in the younger generation.
ChubbyMonkeys Thank you for understanding what I was trying to say. I really appreciate it. It drives me a bit nuts. Also the whole dating around to gain experience like they're catching Pokemon also upsets my heart. I know there are a lot that don't do it, but I also know that there are a lot who do. To me, and maybe I'm hella old fashioned, but the point of dating to me is to find that person you want to spend the rest of your life with. It's not about dating a person because they become a logo. You know what I mean? I ain't your damn Starbucks cup or your iPhone. I feel like a lot of Koreans will date foreigners for that reason as well and that is so not cool with me.
Hahaha, you got your point across very well! *Some* Koreans think that by dating foreigners they can show off their "dates" to their friends as if they have accomplished something many thought was impossible. It bothers me that they would date a foreigner with the intent to show the foreigner off like a trophy to their friends, like, "Hey, look at this fish I caught today." I am Chinese American, so I am less likely than you to experience the type of fetishization Koreans may have for more foreign-looking people with white or black skin, like yourself.
I also agree that dating should be a symbolic union of two people who wish to love and understand each other emotionally without the mentality of profiting from the relationship for personal gains. You are not being old-fashioned; you are simply respecting the actual definition of dating. I wish Koreans who take advantage of foreigners like this would understand that it is disrespectful and demeaning. Dating foreigners for "the experience" is just a really, really, strange idea.
I've actually had this experience in the US. In Virginia, there's a county with a VERY high Korean-American population, Fairfax (fun fact -- I went to elementary and middle school with iKon's Bobby LOL), which is where I grew up.
I am a white female, and I dated three different Korean males throughout my high school and post-high school years. Only one was born in America, the other two are what we lovingly call FOBs. They asked me out, and I'm pretty sure they only dated me to prove that they could get a non-Korean girl, because as soon as Korean girls showed interest, I was dropped like a sack of potatoes.
One guy even cheated on me, lmao.
My entire career plan -- currently working on finishing my bachelor's and starting my Master's -- is to teach English in Korea. I've grown up speaking Korean; my best friend is Korean. I consider Korean culture my second culture. I've been planning on teaching in Korea since I was, like, 14.
But goddamn if I don't dread having my heart played by guys who just want to prove they can get with an "exotic" girl or who just want to fetishize me for being a foreigner.
I love how that one man said he used to be prejudiced. It's great seeing how someone has become more open minded.
He was prejudice til one hour ago and admitted it. I applauded that he could own up to how he thought before. Some people would act like they arent the prejudice ones. So glad to see that he reflected on his own behaviour and moving forward he will be different
@@baybeetacoo8734 maybe you should open up about yours
@@ophist8399 I dont owe you or anyone my opinions and reflections about my life. You are free to share yours if willing
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Exactly, and isn’t THAT is what LIFE is all about...learning
I would like to hear this from elders. The young generation might be already open minded with foreigners.
You REALLY don't want to hear what they have to say
"There is no border for love" i LOVE this!! x
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@PharoTalon by popular opinion instead of by law if im not mistaken
This made me so happy!!! I was expecting much worse answers but those people really warmed my heart. I'm into Korea and learning Korean and I was scared of how some Koreans might react to it, but this video is a big motivator to keep learning and go there one day. Thank you for making this video :)
저는 미국 사람입니다. I just got back from 2 weeks in 서울 and everybody was nice to me. I am very bad at speaking Korean but people seemed to appreciate me trying and they were patient with me when I didn't understand or I couldn't say what I wanted to right away. It wasn't just the younger people, either. Older people were very nice to me and even came up to me to ask me where I was from, how I liked Korea, etc.
realchesherkat wow its nice to hear that you had a pleasant experience ^^ i think its good that you tried to learn korean too!
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Don't come to Korea. Foreigners aren't welcome here. They cause too many troubles.
realchesherkat you must be reallyy good looking.
"I think Korea is good place to live, there are 4 distinctive seasons.."
SWIMS TO KOREA
IKR HAHA
Same here haha. The only season i have here is summer. Occasionally winter but even then it's barely cold enough to wear a thick sweater.
Lorenah Vasquez Its all rain where I live XD
Canada too
IM COMING
I'm an American male and black. I lived in South Korea for an entire year in 2014-2015. I have to say I love this video as I myself have met many people when I lived there who were hesitant initially to speak to me as they may not have had much experience with a foreigner but when they took the chance and approached me or I approached them it seems people were pleasantly surprised by my response to them as I don't especially look like the friendly person I am. I did a bit of research before going and I love this video as the group of people I was exposed to was limited but overall I can't remember a negative experience interacting with South Korean people. I'm glad to see the responses to the questions asked in this video. I hope there is a continued positive interaction among people in this manner from all different nations.
@Solaris don’t be a negative Nancy. People usually respond to how you treat them. Learn a bit of their language, culture and customs and then visit. I listened to negative opinions like what you said, ppl try to convince me to take an assignment to Germany instead bc “they love black men, especially the women. Koreans are racist and rude!”. I went to Korea by choice and didn’t want to leave. No one cared that I’m black. I respect them and their culture and in turn they respected me as well. I had no issues what so ever but maybe that’s bc I am open minded. Random Koreans would try to communicate with me on the streets, the rare occasion I got lost an elderly Korean man went out of his way to take me to my destination and then get back on train to go to his, kids would say hello, random females would be impressed if I attempt to speak their language and they were always delighted at how polite I am. People don’t want rude and obnoxious visitors. Ppl who probably get talked about behind their backs are probably the rude visitors who don’t care about learning about Korea or it’s people. That’s what I’ve gathered from my time amongst Koreans, Filipinos and Thais. Don’t be an A hole and you won’t have issues abroad. I was treated better in Korea than my own home country.
@Solarisyou sound like the type of person who ppl talk about behind their back. You’re a pessimist. Get over yourself. Not everyone is as negative as you. You sound quite toxic. I also “said what I said”, smh ppl like you are plagued with paranoid and negative thoughts. Get help.
Did you notice any looks from older people when you are with a Korean girlfriend on the train? I can count on one hand the number of days it didn't happen
" foreigners dont know how to study"
Experience is a learning curve💯
Everyone studies. But more importantly,
What did you learn?
This comment is rlly old, and idk why I’m replying, but hey. When I was younger, I didn’t study because I didn’t really need to. So I never developed good study habits. I guess that’s what they mean. Right now, since work is getting harder, I’m trying to force it on myself.
So i am a mix Asian and white but I'm born and raised in America and look way western. I go to Korea every summer and that door opening thing omg!!!! I got in so many close fights from being hit in the face by doors people eouldn hold open. and I constantly had to remind myself it's not a part of the korean culture i am so happy someone mentioned it hahaha because my korean friends always looked at me like I was crazy when I said we do that in America
Kei ikr!!!! omg its just hahahahah and when i do it (like the holding the door for them thinggy) they just look at me like wtf man hahaha
Kei im also a mix but i look like a korean...so they expect me to act like one and that is one of the most difficult parts...
Sunhee Nicole Chacon Chu omg really?! I always get asked if I am Shannon Williams or get called a foreigner over there.And I know like one time I by habit held the door open for someone and he literally said to me "what are you doing ? You are in Korea follow our social norms or go back where you from" oh it was not pretty I fliiiiipppeedd out on him haha I didn't mean to but I was so shocked I just attacked
Kei did he really tell you that? omg like i didnt receive anything like that but yeah they did look at ne weirdly lol. and since i look korean they are like wtf. the thing about looking korean and not acting korean and not speaking proper korean in korea id a big thing omg its really uncomfortable because they always ask you... "but why cant you speak korean?" and well yeah not nice
Kei specially the ajumas and old people they just look at me like 'you totally look korean so you SHOULD be korean' and that...thats just not thr case... yeah differences in cultures... hahaha
I went to Korea and everyone was so respectful to me. One day, i was shopping and i had a lot of things in my hands and this woman (about 60~65 years old) offered to help me (25) carry the bags to my bus stop so I wouldn't have to carry all the weight by myself. I was so so surprised and so touched, I will never forget about it.
If i saw you, I would hold your bags too ~
I wonder if she would do that for a black person 🤔
Are you female, male, white, asian, african. Give us more info please
Why do you all think it matters what they looked like??
@@calicokitkat7686 It matters
I’m English and we say sorry for literally everything, if two people bump into each other , you both say sorry , one person apologises for bumping into the other , and the other apologises for being in the way , so you apologise even if you’ve done nothing wrong lolz 😂
@@Neuropschology.525 lol😂
Canadians too..
@@Neuropschology.525 😂🤣
A guy with glasses in a book store is really smart, so many interesting thoughts!
He is pretty cute too!
"There is no border for love."
How beautiful and true. 💗
Bingo!
No border for ❤ ...more yessssssss maybe i should meet KGf
Yes there is... Its called being ugly, lol
GATHER AROUND NOW CHILDREN!! ITS TIME TO SUCK SOME "CANDY" ;)
Yup
I'm Korean and have been living in California for 2 years now for high school. It was tough since I only knew a little bit of English.. now I can say I'm improving more. When I was young I've always wanted to do some western culture, and wondered why they are so polite. I'm having a lot of fun here living as a American citizen
are you sure you're perceiving correctly? American culture is known to be very selfish and rude. The surface they act polite but most the time it's fake. Watch American TV and look at the humor. Very rude!
John No its both RUDE and FAKE. Do you not watch general American humor? American Dad, Family Guy, every single American stand up comic is rude and racist af lol. Crass and vulgar too.
Inksolate That sounds really vague and rootless tbh. You can't really analyze anything without historic contingency.
Hey, your english is great. I hope that you're still having a wonderful time in California. :)
How are you an american citizen when you have only been living in america for 2 years and can barely speak english?? You nean Resident?
2:45 He speaks the truth!👍
3:28 That's funny cz WE think Koreans are far more polite than us. 😅
That's correct.
I was so worried this was gonna be in a negative light. I'm really happy they feel this way!! it was positive for the most part♡
FINALLY CANADA HAS BEEN NOTICED!
and yes, we actually do hold doors, and can do it for hours
hAhha same in the UK!!
Same in Belgium, Austria, France, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. I know this just bc I traveled to these countries, I don’t know for other countries, but I think it is really polite and I could do it for hours too 😂👍
Same in Portugal
Only the good people do it in U. S. My family holds doors...
I can’t think of a time someone hasn’t held a door open for me and I for them and I live in the US
"They don't care what people think"
who you talking bout that sure is not American teens
This video seems unnaturally positive about the American culture.
They are talking about compared to Koreans. We probably don’t notice it because it’s normal to us
It's in a different way. In most east Asian cultures, including Korea, everything is about saving face and having a flawless reputation. They have a hard time admitting their mistakes and often try to brush it off or hide from it, and they often struggle apologizing to others. Whereas, in my opinion, when Americans encounter problems, particularly disputes with other people, they usually confront it head-on and air out all of their frustrations at once. Americans are more honest in how they feel and aren't afraid to talk about their emotions (generally). Koreans are prone to hiding their feelings and are very passive-aggressive when they are frustrated, but don't usually like to admit WHY they are angry because they don't want to be seen as aggressive or complaining/whining.
(I had a Korean roommate in college and we had to work out a lot of these cultural differences)
I think its more they act like they dont care about what other people think of them. Having the idgaf attitude is pretty common in America.
Yeah the ones in America who care so much about their feelings would set an awful example for the rest of the country’s community had they been the ones that traveled to Korea more often than normal, mature Americans. It’s good to see the people in these vids never had to experience such a nuisance.
I just recently returned from my first visit to Korea. I LOVE that place (: I found the people kind and really enjoyed myself there. I even got lost and a taxi cab driver helped me get home again. He was awesome and I was very grateful for his help. We laughed a lot because we couldn't talk much but he was smart and figured it out for me. I can't wait to go back again.
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I really liked the guy in the black undershirt. he's quite smart and charming
Qudret Bal me too...so cute
The sleeveless one or the one with glasses?
When someone hold the door for you, but you are still quite a way behind andyou have do do that awkward run/fast walk so they aren't standing there for ages. That's really awkward.
OMG SAME. When i was going to school someone was holding the door for me but I was far away from them. I didnt want her to stand there for ever so i was speed walking/running #AWKWARD
Aww The Guy whos says no bolder when it comes to love💗...but this is one of the better videos about Korea..nice people they interview
I’m curious how do they feel about non western foreigner. Like south asian and south east asian.
When asked about foreigner most of koreans on youtube seem to associate foreigner with westerner only.
Some of them were speaking of Japanese people.
Bc is another wold for them
Cuz most of tourists are NE Asians and Westerners.
Because most people that they meet aren’t from western countries
@gaming site They weren’t talking about knowledge, they were talking about their past experiences with foreigners dumbass
I visited Korea on my own in 2015 for 4 weeks. I fell in love with the country so badly that I have been homesick ever since I came back to my own country. I am saving up money and practicing my Korean for when I finish school this year. I will go back but this time for at least a year. I want to learn everything about the country, the culture, the history ect. I can't wait to go back and be reunited with my heart again♡
2020 Update:
I moved to South Korea in 2018 and lived there for a year. Unfortunatlly my visa came to an end and I had to come back home. I miss it still and can't wait to go back 😭
I did not suffer any form of rascism in my time there at all. People were really sweet, patient and understanding. Maybe I struck luck idk but I loved it. I even made really good friends. One of which who's family basically took me in as one of their own and they are kinda like my family there now... my heart hurts thinking of how much I miss them.
Though I have to say: speaking korean is a big plus. I was REALLY surprised at how bad the english is there.. But being a foreighner who actually speaks the language, even if only basic words to get your meaning accros, really loosens them up.
Honestly I could go on and on about my year there, it was too short. Just can't wait to go back😍😭
I totally understand. I only got to visit Korea for 8 days and ive been back in Australia for 2 months, but think of Korea every day
Lou ☁️
Same
Hey I really want to go did you go for work community service or school ?
Did you have a host family or you lived a long
update please
the guy at at 8:15 had my heart lol
Mine too :)))
Mine too! Such a sweet statement. There needs to be more men that think like that in this world. ^.^
beautiful n lovely searching the comments section just to find this one comment 😂👍👍
beautiful n lovely So sweet and genuine. I loved what he said and I think in my eyes after he said it he became 10x cuter than he already was lol
And in a bookstore! *Melts*
When you live in a german village you have to greet all older ladies and mens because it would be unfriendly and they would give you a mad view xD
Austria when you enter a shop always good morning. Always.
Omg yes so true germans old people are so mad at everything but idk why🙁😂
@@urmom-vj2kd because they're Nazis inside lol.
@@niccolom4556 lol true haha
@@niccolom4556 Those old people were around 0-10 years old. I highly doubt that those people are Nazis.
I hold the door open for people, but I'm sad when others open it for themselves and then let the door slam on me :c
When I went to Korea, for a year, everyone was so polite and they spoke freely, because they knew I would not have minded. I also met my boyfriend there and I've noticed that when young men/boys flirt they will do things other Koreans will not. It really flustered me, because I had visited Korea before and they acted differently. I love how Korean people act, because it's just like a community I want to live in, where people care but they don't.
Anna Baker I'm slightly scared to move to South Korea with my best friend. I love Korea I just have anxiety and am scared that something would go wrong.
it will be okay! If you need any advice or any tips on moving to Korea I always have Kakaotalk if you need anything else.
If you don't mind me asking? In which ways did Korean boys act differently? :)
they were a lot more kind in my opinion
I just have to tell you that I love your profile picture (and that sounds lovely) ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
This really shows the reality that I felt while living there. At least in Seoul. Nice vid~
how is it there? i'm planning on moving to korea
i like chicken nuggets Could you be more precise with your question?
I can answer that it was good, but if you want details you're gonna have to be more specific lol
EmmylouBauer do they drive how Americans drive? I mean like, on the same side?
Phøenix FøxTail
If you can see this, what side do Americans drive on?
Great video. Nice to listen to Korean people's first hand experiences and opinions. Hi from Australia. Hope to visit one day.
Younger Koreans are ok. The whole opinion may change if *a number of ajummas and ahjussis* were to be interviewed
Haha yea thats true but you can't please everyone whether its korea or even your home country; there's always people like that..
I am referring to the OLDER Ahjummas and Ahjussis
Red Fullpack Human can you please tell me what those words mean?
Little V you must be new to korean stuff or something. But thats allright. It basically means older misters and misses. People around their late 40s to 50s+
Thanks:)
2:30 same thing in finland. We some times hide if we see our neighbours leaving their house so we don't have to greet them 😂
babykookie suomi prkle
haha that's how we finns are :D if I see/hear a neighbour leaving their apartment at the same time as I'm about to, I'll wait until I hear they're gone so I don't have see/greet them lol
babykookie HOLY SHIT THERE'S FINNISH PEOPLE HERE OMG
babykookie OMG And here we Indians stop them to greet and talk even if they have started their vehicle...... holyshit what you told is unbelievable for Indians.....ha ha that is different culture ...
Really? I'm Argentinean and I spent two months in Finland (near Oulu) and people were really friendly,not only with me but among themselves. I had the best time of my life there,just had to get used to people looking at me because I spoke English to my Finish friends and had dark hair. 😆 But everyone told me I had an angelic smile. (That was sweet). And when they took me to Sweden same thing happened. You Finish people are really good at making someone feel at home. 😗
I met my Korean wife when I was stationed with the U.S. Air Force at Kunsan. We dated a year, and then got married. Sept 1981. We are still married, and more in love than ever.
Richard, congratulations on your marriage being happy and lasting. I did a year at Kunsan in the late 1980s and three of my co-workers went through divorces with their Korean wives.
@@petecapravos3044 I was with the 8th SPS from Aug 80- Sept 83. This is my second Korean wife. The first one just wanted a ride to the Land of the Big BX. We married in 75, and divorced in 79. I have 10 years in Korea, off and on. I loved it there.
As an American, littering is a big problem... Also, I hate it here...
Where do you live in America? In Texas littering isn't much of a problem. That's where the slogan "Don't mess with Texas" originated; it essentially means don't litter. Don't feel bad though...I hate it here too.
I think in Korea is a little worse because a lot of places don’t have public trashcans
Very positive vibe I got from this.
some westerners in Korea sometimes have no attitude to see the local culture in a good respect. some people are too proud of their own culture and try to stick to it even in here.sometimes it makes annoying with locals.
김후영 ah. its nice to see the perspective of locale individuals. I feel like its like that in all foreigner interactions for all countries. theres always a few foreigners with a disregard or perhaps an ignorance to local cultural traditions.
김후영 especially those mainland Chinese.
can u give some examples? I want to know more from Korean perspective 😊
Red Muggle, I think one major example could be the noise. I mean koreans are VERY noisy once they are in restaurants or bars drinking but westerners tend to be noisy in public places like subway or in the streets etc. I lived in korea as foreigner so I know >_> ofc not all but many, especially drunk guys.
Max X yes but korea is not china.... and this comment was not directed at chinese people. korea does have major traceage to china but IT IS NOT china. korea and china are now 2 DIFFERENT countries. and it is basic ettiquete to respect foreign cultures when you go to that country...
You killed it with the subtitles
Thank you! 🙏
Mi-guk saram doesn't translate to "westerner". It's "American".
Most westerners aren't American. I know that might come as a shock to the continent of Asia.
Yep, true that.
I really love this video. I've been in Korea for a month now and I was always nervous about how Koreans might think about me living here. Thanks! I look forward to more videos!
SK Banks Hey are you still in korea? How are they to you? Are they racist/xenophobic??
I hope to teach English in South Korea soon I'm glad there are not too many negative opinions.
Mrs Ramirez x Same, I've spoken to a good amount of Korean American guys here and they said "I'll love it" we will see soon, best of luck girl!
Mrs Ramirez x
Mrs Ramirez x do u have to know Korean in order to teach ?
Mrs Ramirez x Me too! Teachers unite
No some schools prefer you not to know it.
Thank you for all your thoughts. It touch my heart of all your words. Just like all the k-drama, Korean is very rich in culture, refine, tender, caring, may be we are different but that's amazing. See you 2022 Korea!! We gives lots of hugs too, greetings from Belgium
Seeing this gives me hope for the younger generations of korea.
I think the not holding doors thing isn't just Korea, Most east asians don't do it. Here at Uni in England i've been smacked in the face with doors loads of times because the chinese students just let the door go whereas I would automatically expect them to hold it for the next person like we do. They don't know to do it so i obis don't blame them, but it sure does hurt sometimes when they don't.
Sophie Foster
Funny, in Canada the Chinese people are the exact opposite lol
LOl! XD i hope this doesnt happen to me there are lots of east asian internation students at my uni
Chinese people can be such assholes lol
Caelem Vaellerek Honestly, anyone can
@4:21 that's true.. when i got lost in Han river.. all the locals i asked regarding directions said "no english." . im struggling if i should take a bus , if the train station is still open or not.. i end up walking in the subway until i reached Gangnam huhuh
yeah i'd say it's better to learn some basic phrases in a language which country you're visiting, than risk not being able to communicate
Thank you for this video, it has made me feel more relaxed and excited about coming to Korea in April 2020 for a holiday. The people look so nice and friendly. :)
Louise Price , Coming up soon, hope you have a great time!
I lived in Korea for 14 months and loved it. I made friends that I still think about 14 yrs later
This is pretty eye opening for me, as I plan to move to Korea next year. I am not blind to the prejudices. and have heavily done my research, however I do know that each person's experiences are different. I will still make the move, and blog my daily experience for everyone to see!! Dominican/Italian here.... let's see how it goes...
Carolyn Sloan good luck, hope you enjoy it!
good luck ! Hope you enjoy !
I wish you luck, I plan to be there in about a year too, but I've been there twice now, and I had fairly decent experience - besides all the interesting stuff like my luggage being lost and having to have a surgery while I was there~
this is a really good video. I actually just came back home from my trip to Korea and I enjoyed it so much I had a great experience and people are friendly and helpful. I cant wait to go back.
LOL same
I was extremely surprised to see so much positive feedback on foreigners! Reason I’m saying this is because I had seen some Americans being very rude to some Koreans and at times behaved in a way they would probably never behave in the USA. I’m also delighted to see the generosity for people to look past behavior like this and appreciate the ones that show more appropriate behavior towards the Korean people out of respect for them and like me that really enjoy Korea and it’s wonderful culture. Most of my experiences in Korea have been absolutely delightful that I cannot even remember the few that weren’t. I also understand the desire of the younger Korean people to become more globalized in their behavior, but hope that by doing this old traditions don’t get thrown out or forgotten because it’s one of the reasons I’ve always enjoyed Korea so much; especially being respectful towards your elders.
really enjoyed this video! i’m also a korean who lived abroad in north america most of my life and im hoping to share more of my experience through my channel. love that i can relate!
That first guy was so cute, and I loved his answers
I'm Canadian (Vancouver). Married to a beautiful Korean for going on 18 years. Visited Korea 3 times and loved every time. Korean culture is fascinating! Old and new. Even bought& wear a traditional and layered hanbok. Canada has many Korean visitors, students and residents. Vancouver has a great many. I have a fondness for the Korean people! A sadness for a country that has not been whole since the war. Would love to see north and south reunite! Hopefully very soon!
Man I'm also a Vancouverite but I am of Korean descent. Thank you for the kind words and appreciation of the culture! My name is also Jon haha XD
Same. Well, kinda. I'm Canadian (Alberta) and my mom is Korean, so I've gone to Korea three times (plus once when she was pregnant with me). I really love hanboks, the only problem is I hate pink, and so I literally demand for a red, green, orange, or other each time. Kinda rude, but I'd rather die than where pink. Korean culture is absolutely beautiful, and oh so very fascinating!
I’m from America and I’m almost completely set on going to teach in South Korea because it just seems like a beautiful place. I do hope I’m met with open hearts and hospitality. I was nervous to watch this but I actually enjoyed it! I can openly agree with many opinions that were given as well. Have a beautiful day everyone!!
This was a very polite video. Thank you from across the pond!
Koreans don't say sorry when they bump into each other? They do in Kdramas. As for door holding, people are supposed to hold doors for people who are getting close to doors. I guess Americans care more, like they would hold a door me for me even when I'm quite far and have to speed up to get to the door. People in other countries might let the door go if the person after isn't close enough. It's interesting that some Koreans here said foreigners are more polite even though Korea/East Asia are the part of the world known for culture of respect/politeness.
i was shocked about some things revealed in this video too, but i think there are still a lot of things we didn't know about their culture. plus, not all things we see in dramas are realistic ie: i thought korean schools are fun bc that's what kdrama showed me but nope, i've seen a lot of documentaries about it and korea's school system worries me ao much
haha I say sorry to objects i pump into too! like if i just bumped into the tree? "Oh sorry" If I fall on my face straight into the ground? "Oh, sorry"
Winsie Lee "they do in Kdramas" loll xD You've just answered your own question. :P
NoctLightCloud Why do people act like Kdramas are completely different than real life? They're not exactly real life but not the far opposite either. They're not Disney movies or sth.
***** I don't think kind gestures are usually taken from mainly American culture. Some manners should just be universally basic, maybe not even door holding but saying sorry when bumping into someone. HongKongers do that and I'm pretty sure Japanese too! If Koreans don't, maybe they're staring at their phones and didn't notice. Sometimes you could bump into someone and by the time you look up, the person's already kinda far for you to say sorry. Maybe Koreans tend to be more oblivous like that but I don't think they never say sorry when bumping into someone.
Wow, they're so generous in their descriptions of us! They had a word word to say about everyone. I'm an American and I was expecting the usual, "Americans and loud and rude", but they said we were funny and joyful! That made me so happy!
Kaytie Buckhalt TBH I was expecting them to diss us American so hard that we should feel ashamed lol
Few people outside America actually think Americans are "loud and rude", maybe ignorant ( and your comment might have proven this). The worst tourists are Brits, Spanish, French, Chinese, Indian, Australian.....
Since middle Americans dont travel much, the ones that do(coast-ers), are typically - educated, well spoken and respectful.
This made me glad too. Cause i was mostly see on the internet that all Americans are rude, but this gave me hope to travel again
I’m from Portugal and here not holding the door for the person that’s coming in behind you can be seen as rude or indelicate, it’s such a simple act but it makes a big difference since no one like to have a door shut on their face. So it was surprising to see that it’s not something everyone does, and I appreciate knowing it :)
I think for anyone going to Korea learning just few words in Korean would be fantastic. Just knowing "hi"and "thank you" will make people much more at ease.
This was very insightful I planned on moving to Korea but was scared because of all the stereotypes because of my skin complexion and being a foreigner this made me very happy to see thank you very much 😊😊
Santi Ferrer well its not just in Asian countries you can go anywhere and experience racism everyone have some type of bias but it all depends on the person so I guess you have to take everything with a grain of salt but thank you for your insight
Korea is not used to black people. The most important thing i tell my black friends that go with me to Korea .. The korean word for "you" and "I did" is "nee-gah" and "Neh-gah" .. both sound like "nigga" Gonna surprise you at first.
You are going to experience INTENSE curiosity from people. So intense they will break from their typical "stranger phobia" and approach you.
They will touch you, stroke your hair, ask you questions that would typically be unacceptable in the US.
The ones that approach you are innocently curious about you. You are foreign above foreign.
The ones that are clearly racist (demonstrating a sense of superiority over another race) will not approach you. They will deny you services, wave you off, not give you things.
The latter is not common. So if you are willing to be the center of attention on buses, classes, campus, clubs etc and take it in good faith that they are demonstrating a child like curiosity to you then you will love it. Someone called my friend "african queen" "africa beautiful" etc.
Dont freak out if you are looking at something and out of nowhere someone rubs your arm. Those are the nice ones. lol.
Last note that is important. Words that are used in the US that is considered sensitive is not known in Korea to be sensitive. They dont know how to be policially correct or racially sensitive. You will hear things that no American would ever say but that is because Americans are used to race sensitivity.
Koreans have to fight deep and hard to have the courage to speak english and it's extremely nerve wracking so they will say broken sentences. You will hear slave, negro, your people, etc. Dont freak out unless they are clearly being racist like pushing you out the store.
You will have fun. just dont let the few racist moments bring you down. "cabs wont take you" "stores push you out." just move on to the next place.
TheLeahacer thank you and everything you have said is true! But I wouldn't mind either way lol. I was brought up to not let things like that bother me but of course,I have a phobia because I have never left the US. I will still love everyone and treat others respectfully unless it's just straight overboard then I will verbally express myself and move on 😁
Foreigners are better at not littering... come to the US and say that lol.
My grandmother once took a trip to Canada via bus, and she even said she knew she was back in the US when she saw garbage all over the ground
but you're assuming foreigner = U.S. citizen... foreigner could mean Canadian, Russian, Brazilian, etc... anyone not Korean...
he forgot to mention there are very few garbage cans in the street. So annoying for a native new yorker
Well here in Canada we often do "field trips" when we are in school to walk around and clean up garbage. We did tree planting and stuff like that too :)
Diana Lee i never appreciated all the garbage cans until i went to queens for college. now i hoarde my garbage in my bag until i get home /inside lol
Where do you live in US? In live in Dallas, Texas and I rarely see litter anywhere....but I live in a wealthier area so that might be why
Great video guys, loved it!
I plan on visiting South Korea some Day, and watching this, made me even more sure about visiting it.
It's so nice to know about koreans starting to be open to tourists..will be there by March 30th 2019
I'm so glad one girl touched on Koreans not saying excuse me. When I went in '14, I had so many people bump into me within the first 5 minutes out of the airport that by the 2nd day I was ready to fight someone cuz I was tired of being the only one saying "excuse me". LOL I live in Hawai'i so I can understand how tourism can be frustrating but Hawai'i is very big on politeness so that was a major flaw I saw in Korea. Even though I encountered many rude people, I still would love to visit Korea again and hopefully have a better experience because I have such an affinity for the culture. Hwaiting!
Did you ever think that Koreans just don't say excuse me? It is not because they are rude? Everyone does't act like you, and doesn't have to? There are actually different rules in different cultures?
@@JOHN-km8dh do you not speak english? What's up with all the question marks?
I believe that politeness streak of saying excuse me is just the American/western thing lol
What are Korean's opinions on Brown people? (South Asians).. these are mostly for caucasians and people of afro-american/ black ethnicity..
Unfortunately not very high. They maintain close diplomatic relations with the Pacific Islanders, but culturally don't view them on the level of say... Japan or China.
Interesting. I know quite a few far East Asians (different nationalities) and the impression I got from them was that while they do not look down upon 'browns', they think they are not as intelligent as other races, or possibly 'slow'.
Out of curiosity, is your opinion based on experience, or is it something you heard indirectly? :) Basically are you East Asian lol.
Missmethinksalot1
I am Korean.
They believe that they are slower, and more prone to crime. However, obviously due to cultural reasons they keep their mouths shut about it and treat you with about the same level of hospitality. I've noticed them give some looks though, that aren't quite hostile but suspicious.
Right right. Good to know. Understandable really, most people would project a certain idea on someone else until and unless they would personally get to know a few of that group :) Kansahmnida !
Missmethinksalot1 as korean we have racism too but i don't think race matter in the korea (surely reasons of racism can be race or religion) i think that important thing is economy power of their nation
I lived in Korea for a year in a very rural area with no foreigners. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I still keep in touch with friends there and looking forward to visiting after the rona dies down.
Shawn Norris Glad you enjoyed your experience in Korea! And I totally agree with the idea of being in more of a rural area when you want to really experience some other culture!
2:35 this is so funny for me because in my country your neighbors can be closer to you than your family. also i say hello to everyone i meet in my building, even if i don't know them, sometimes even to people around my building because its probably somebody from my neighborhood
Hope to meet persons like some of those when I visit Korea.
The man who was Canadian and said that about that person was very rude... you shouldn't say those things about people you don't know... and I'm Canadian so haha
Sierra Low-Varty ahhh, he was just talking about himself .
Well dont know 'bout that eh...i dont know what he's getting on 'bout...
Jon Webb uh what?
Sierra Low-Varty (English translation) what the f*** was his problem
Jon Webb
lol
i think the questions asked were so good and everyone who answered gave honest and resonably in depth answers. Awesone videoo!!!
i like how the guy at 7:46 was so quick and sure with his answer 😭
I'd like to go and live in Korea for about a year. Learning the language would be really helpful as there are plenty of Korean projects being developed in my country.
I think people have to take into consideration that Korea is a homogenous country and foreigners make up all of 2% of the population in Korea. I think going to Korea you have to go an immerse yourself in the culture and really try to understand that you are not in America or Europe any longer things are different. if you really try to find interest in Korea passed gdragon and secret garden and not try to impose your standards on them you can make all kinds of friends and learn new things.
Can’t agree more. Take it or go home!,,,lol
I know it's been 4 years but
WOW that's exactly what i wanted to say as a korean
their way of thinking is so sweet and beautiful... Koreans rock!!
I appreciate this video. As an American who has thoughts of visiting countries like South Korea and even Japan, it's good to see real people offering up their understanding and opinions on foreigners in their country. I see this video as quite positive.
Having said that, there is a lot about THIS culture [Korea in particular] that I know very little about. I had some notion of the "Hell Joseon", which from the description seems similar to other nations, but when you have a HUGE pop culture [ex. kpop], you can see the separation a bit. I'm on a mission to see as many videos like this as I can to better understand the actual culture before I go there.
It's my dream to live in tons of different countries through out my life, but I've always wondered if natives would find me imposing (I do want to live in Korea also for a time) but seeing native Koreans react positively really helps me believe in that dream
Head out and don't worry, if you're from the west you might find some of the ideas...less liberal, but if you can accept certain restrictions and for you to be occupying a very different place than you did as a normal citizen of your country, go for it. I did the same for quite a while
My wife and I have been to Korea twice, the first time for a month, the second for nearly two months. I am retired, and my wife has a job at a place where they are thinking of opening an office in Seoul.
I like my time in Korea. Being retired, I could spend my time studying Korean, meeting people, and getting to know the area where we were living. We lived in one small room in something like a small, modern Hanok We did well with friends. I got to know a lot of local people in the way that you do with people who live around you. We had several closer friends with whom we could meet. I find that Koreans are as varied as people in any place where I have lived - the United States, Russia, France, and England. You cannot paint them all with one brush.
We plan to return again in the Spring. If I had my way, I would like to spend about four months of the year in Korea. I find it comfortable, I have a few friends, I like the food and the ease in getting around, and I like the cafe life - where I can sit and read, chew the fat with the odd person, drink coffee, and look at the world around me. I have a church that I can attend, and where some people know me now. My wife has her work. My next real goal - apart from becoming fluent in Korean - is getting my children to come visit us in Korea.
Sounds wonderful. Have you realised your dream of becoming fluent in Korean and having your children visit you?
@@nicoleta1882 I am not as fluent as I would like, but I am getting there. I got my daughter and one niece to come. I am still working on my son.
@@garthmoller5115 thank you for replying! I have been to Seoul & Busan in 2018. I would love to visit Korea again soon, in the meantime I am studying the language - although slow, i am enjoying it. Best wishes!
Recently, I've found an interest in Korea and wish to visit Korea. Hopefully I will enjoy the country very much and decide to live in Korea. I am a caucasian male from America and therefore I need to study and understand Korea. This video was enjoyable for me to watch since it gives me a perspective of the citizens of Korea.
Wow. The people you interviewed were so eloquent and great minded.
you all should come to Vienna
it's harder finding a Austrian person than finding a foreigner xD
Edit:
guys I'm a Asian living in Vinna my self.
Rahi TzRian lmaoo
lol austrian here ~
Lol try Barcelona then, you may as well consider Catalan a foreign language there
Are u dumb? It has the least immigrants numbers in europe.
Sandra Mike bruh I live in Austria. and foreigners do not have to be immigrants. they can be bron there as well^^'
also before you fuckin insult someone as dumb please search up the words "Humor & Jokes" alright ?
see ya
I was really scared to watch this video seeing as I plan to move to Korea to teach soon, but I was so pleasantly surprised. As you mentioned, there's no way to know everyone's feelings as a whole because everyone is different, but from everything I've seen so far, Koreans seems like such sweet honest people and their temperament makes me excited to get to know them.
These people are kind, instead of complaining they all came up with something they could learn from foreigners. I can learn from them!
I love Korea so much! I've been there for 1 year and miss everything. I very miss my friends. Unfortunately I live on ather side of the world and the fly ticket is soo expensive. But one day I am coming back!!!
I miss Korea. I've been there twice (once in Daegu and once in Seoul). I never really had many bad experiences being there. There were a few, but those did not outshine all the good times I had while I was studying in Korea. I still keep in touch with Korean (and foreigner) friends. I know of some of my Korean friends who are planning to come to the US in the future, and I really hope I can return to Korea again.
This makes my heart happy. The positive comments definitely make me feel like going there will be fun and comfortable :)
We will be kind and welcoming and hospitable to ALL TOURIST visiting our Korea!!!
8:23 OMG he's so handsome. His open-minded way of thinking when it comes to learning each other's culture 😍❤️😘
I have got a crush on him...