8 Things No One Tells You About Korea | Teaching English in South Korea | Melody Alisa
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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my Life in Korea playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my KZfaq channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, a soon-to-be first time mama through weekly new videos!
@monsterrr1999 7 жыл бұрын
FINALLY, thank you for the subtitle. As a deaf viewer, I am interested in Korean Culture, but there are no subtitles on videos like that at all. I hope you will continue to use English subtitle. Thank you.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
no problem!
@tiffanyphoenix-zitz5106 6 жыл бұрын
On the bottom of every youtube/ Hulu/ Netflix video there is a button "cc" that is for subtitles.
@shirleybrowndendy7622 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the news on the Koreans. I worked in a Senior center, now I volunteer there. They are beautiful people, who treat you with respect and trust. I am very happy you did this. I look forward to the next one. Shirl.
@namjoonsmoonchild3677 6 жыл бұрын
Naima- Same name bro XD
@soosoolar 6 жыл бұрын
Tiffany Phoenix um, I think we all know that. There are automatic cc on every video but they suck and barely any word will be correct, check it for yourself. There needs to be someone who writes it
@drzo4836 5 жыл бұрын
"you are nicer today" means you were always nice, but today you are even nicer than other days in Korean.
@amyliu7065 5 жыл бұрын
Cultural differences, its just their way of complimenting!
@DidiOxijin 5 жыл бұрын
@@amyliu7065 I live in Japan and i also have korean friends. I actually like that korean people try to compliment something about you every day., they try hard!.. on the other hand, the only thing japanese people say is "you gained weight", or you lost weight lol
@zeoceania2765 4 жыл бұрын
@@DidiOxijin yeah! They don't use the same compliment again and again. They boost your confidence pretty well.
@no-hl2qd 3 жыл бұрын
@Hina Khan i think they're expression is a way u can tell like if they look curious and they say that then i guess they mean u were more meaner before or if they are happy or regular then i think they mean you've been nice, y'know
@shelbyandstuff123 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with that lol. It's just their opinion.
@Nexie_Lin 4 жыл бұрын
As a Korean, for number 3, we don't know how to do compliments people are used to. We are raised differently to give you more of constructive criticism. We don't mean to though! You look great as you are! You shouldn't have to change to please people around you. So do what makes you comfortable! Don't mind us! (◕ᴗ◕✿)
@naralove121080 5 жыл бұрын
Well hey I’m Korean and did you know that moms and dads say “i love you” by asking did you eat or what did you eat
@najaeriggs 4 жыл бұрын
Every parent does that, no matter the country... same with couples & siblings.
@honokaakihito5746 4 жыл бұрын
@@najaeriggs Ha, definitely NOT every country You do that here and we gon' look at you like you're sick or something 😂😂 I mean it would be appreciated but very unexpected and if it goes on , you're gonna get worried about no lie
@honokaakihito5746 4 жыл бұрын
Awwww that's so cute
@anushkakushwah8764 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my god so true I'm an Asian so yeah I understand it
@zeoceania2765 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, whne I told my friends they were like 'wtf? Your parents say they love you??' 😂😂😂 most hilarious reaction I've ever gotten
@hirotohoashi 7 жыл бұрын
Brushing teeth after every meal such a good habit to have
@sunnygirly2k4 6 жыл бұрын
After about thirty mins, yes (or so I've read).
@SharJ24 5 жыл бұрын
You should wait at least an hour after eating. Brushing too soon after a meal can cause damage to the enamel of your teeth.
@gps433fool 5 жыл бұрын
You have to wait like 30 mins to an hour though because the acidity from different types of food can actually weaken and harm the enamel protecting your teeth.
@hawzirsb 5 жыл бұрын
YES IT IS THATS WHY OUR TEETH ARE NICE HEALTHY AND SHINY
@btslovesarmy6515 5 жыл бұрын
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@SanaKhan-hv4lq 7 жыл бұрын
that indirect thing is kinda common in Asia.. I feel ya girl I grew up in this situation and still can't accept it 😂😅
@teleriferchnyfain 7 жыл бұрын
Kinda common in the Southern US as well - soooo Southern lady LOL
@priscillaliu6405 7 жыл бұрын
Sana Khan same! People are so offended when she said it, and it's not even nice to US! It's so destructive. Especially family reunions when they comment about who got prettier and who gained weight. Yes, it is back handed. And even for us Asians it's not rly nice hearing it -_-
@priscillaliu6405 7 жыл бұрын
Sana Khan same! People are so offended when she said it, and it's not even nice to US! It's so destructive. Especially family reunions when they comment about who got prettier and who gained weight. Yes, it is back handed. And even for us Asians it's not rly nice hearing it -_-
@litzo5957 7 жыл бұрын
+Chimchu me
@heyitslexi67 7 жыл бұрын
Sana Khan sugaaaa😭
@Abby-ft1bu 5 жыл бұрын
She's soooo gorgeous!!! One of the prettiest pairs of eyes I've ever seen xo
@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw 4 жыл бұрын
You can join us if you like. 😉
@honokaakihito5746 4 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@remusoctavianmocanu2885 2 жыл бұрын
You luke it because she resembles you racially - just ask the poor kids in Korea how much they luke her . . . If she hadn’t the characteristic african muzzle (maxillary prognathism) she would be really beautiful.
@TheNeveFringe 4 жыл бұрын
I studied in korea last summer and all of these are so true!! ESPECIALLY the sweet food thing- i was horrified when i took a bite out of my ham and cheese toasty and it was SWEET
@estelleko9274 4 жыл бұрын
koreans are not usually into salty foods but sweet
@winterbear5677 3 жыл бұрын
WTH??? WHY
@racoon2294 2 жыл бұрын
During the Korean War 70 years ago, many countries received aid for corn, flour, and sugar. As the whole country was destroyed, the use of sugar naturally increased. It is also a culture of difference from other countries. In the West, bread is a meal. But in Korea, bread is a dessert. That's why food with bread contains a lot of sugar. If you prinkle sugar on rice, Koreans will react the same.
@TheNeveFringe 2 жыл бұрын
@@racoon2294 thats so interesting thank you!
@racoon2294 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheNeveFringe But spicy and sweet Korean food is only part of it. Spicy and sweet foods make up less than 10% of the total Korean food. If you have a chance to visit Korea again, I recommend you try the temple food. Temple food is the essence of Korean food.
@LiNa-er7cc 7 жыл бұрын
the backhanded compliments is generally an asian thing x'D
@Rachulie 7 жыл бұрын
Is it meant to be rude?
@LiNa-er7cc 7 жыл бұрын
Bobsuruncle Mum depends on the person, but sometimes/mostly a hidden message screaming at you to take a hint ^^''
@supernaturaladdictxx 7 жыл бұрын
Its also a n African thing lol- it drives me crazy when my mums friends do it to me.
@ayea.9110 7 жыл бұрын
Li Na OMG TRUE
@kis4741 7 жыл бұрын
kiwii 101 ikr!
@leilanidoofy90 7 жыл бұрын
All these pretty black girls vlogging from Korea. I love it! 😊❤️
@sehuntiful3223 7 жыл бұрын
Matabang Princesa rightt ~~~ ♡
@MakiahRoam 7 жыл бұрын
Matabang Princesa me too
@Princess_Lilly13 5 жыл бұрын
She is beautiful 💓
@shawnlee3957 6 жыл бұрын
you’ll never know what i said now, matt 👦🏼!
@marcchesley3731 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah you are right I'll pass this is why there are not many black people in Korea except for the military we are a little too assertive for you all and you wouldnt like me. I could teach you all how to be yourselves and be real. Everything is superficial and fake I wouldnt do well there
@minsuga796 5 жыл бұрын
What about just experience it ... bc maybe next time you will learn
@ashleytremblay1740 5 жыл бұрын
Why is some of the savory food sweet??
@amyliu7065 5 жыл бұрын
Culture is an extremely sensitive thing so its better to be prepared but i think it would still be understandable for foreigners to act strangely according to the native customs.
@eva_aran 5 жыл бұрын
marc chesley omg,there so many black people,they’re doing well unlike people like you,Melody etc. skin tone is not problem,you’re behavior is problem.
@gabyschel8334 5 жыл бұрын
I can relate to #5 so much 😤 As an exchange student in Korea, some things I did when I first got here made my host mom angry. Playing with my rice when I was done eating, not washing my hands every time I came into the apartment, not taking off my socks when entering the house... just small things like that would make her mad... and she NEVER communicated things directly to me. I always had to hear it through my host brother or someone else..... It is still extremely frustrating for me since I grew up in a Mexican American household... we say it like it is..
@haifa3465 7 жыл бұрын
She is so pretty! Is it weird that I find her voice soothing
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
why park jimin when you can ride jimin lol! Thank you
@wowous9181 7 жыл бұрын
why park jimin when you can ride jimin your username gets me everytime. 😂
@Anni-cz4gk 7 жыл бұрын
thumbs up for that username
@tammyjohnson4414 7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about visiting Korea because I love the culture, I'm even studying Korean language but I have to be true to myself.... I'm kind of insecure and hate when people stare at me. it'll be hard adapting to their culture for me. :(
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
Tammy Johnson it will happen but you'll become immune or less affected by it as time goes on. Don't let it discourage you!
@tammyjohnson4414 7 жыл бұрын
Mel on the Move okay and thank you
@tammiebryant9389 7 жыл бұрын
I was just in Korea in September... and was stared at the whole time. I said hello to everyone in Korean and that shocked some a little bit. I had more ppl ask me where I was from ... so not to worry just have fun with it..
@tammyjohnson4414 7 жыл бұрын
Tammie Bryant thanks for your advice so much. It means a lot for me
@tammiebryant9389 7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome... just be careful of personal space. I had more ppl try to touch my hair and it was a tad creepy. I am American but look European so I have an unusual hair color. I just keep moving so no one to touch me or my hair.
@daphnebrackersturm 5 жыл бұрын
I love the way she talks something about it is super calming. She should read for audiobooks
@turbobat9222 5 жыл бұрын
When you were talking about how in America you can be direct I whispered, "I don't care that you broke your elbow."
@emoly8499 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comment
@turbobat9222 5 жыл бұрын
@@emoly8499 your welcome
@shakaliah 4 жыл бұрын
Loki Bloodsaw 😂
@MermaidLuvly 7 жыл бұрын
the courtesy button in the bathroom makes alot of sense actually. they dont want you to hear them farting out their shits and im sure many dont want to hear it so the music creates a noise to mask it so you dont have to hear it.
@whisperingsage 5 жыл бұрын
I worked in this one nursing home for 8 years and one public bathroom had a really loud fan, the state inspectors commented on it once and the nurses and aides that worked there told them " I like it loud" so same idea. It took me until my late teens to use a public restroom for fear of embarrassment.
@kandycrusher5358 5 жыл бұрын
THIS EXPLANATION HAD ME WEAK 😂😂😂
@caligal1090 5 жыл бұрын
Thats hilarious...they have those? Lol
@kgalalelorakubo8761 5 жыл бұрын
MermaidLuvly ..😂😂
@MIZZKIE 5 жыл бұрын
This is a huge thing in Japan too. (S.Korea got it from us) But the problem is......YOU CAN STILL HEAR THE FARTS OVER THE SOUND. LMAO (at least the ones in Japan) Nothing will mask the sound of diarrhea blasts. Trust me. Actually IMO the sound effects make it doubly embarrasing because you're basically telling the whole world that you're trying to mask the sound of your farts, but it doesn't work. And even if you didn't make much noise, people can still tell that you're taking a dump by how long the sound keeps going on for. smh I never use them, and I turn off the automatic ones. It's not hard to make no noise when you're doing your thing, sheesh.
@pretzelcat523 7 жыл бұрын
The backhanded compliment is because Korean society is high-pressure and perfectionistic. Everyone is measured against an ideal. So compliments are comparative rather than straightforward. It's also probably meant to be educational. This is what they hear from their parents too, moms especially. They aren't meaning to be rude or two-faced; rather, it comes from being too honest. Koreans are aware that nothing is ideal but they are driven to strive for it anyway, so do not expect them to be 100% positive or supportive in situations where we would be. In Korea, what's the point of being friends if you're not honest? You will see that in situations where a Kpop ifol gets into trouble and rather than tell him it's no big deal his bandmates will tell him off. (It happened with BigBang and some of their scandals.)
@sunnybunny406 5 жыл бұрын
Big Bang members have told each other off? do you have examples of when?
@ThanhNguyen-sy1uq 5 жыл бұрын
That kinda contradict with the non-confrontational thing she mentioned later tho
@henggaraed 5 жыл бұрын
@@ThanhNguyen-sy1uq confrontational is more aggressive, I guess it's more passive honesty
@jamesson1154 5 жыл бұрын
Minh Thanh Nguyễn Nguyễn you can be honest without being aggressive lol. You sound like you have a hard time taking constructive criticism. Koreans tend to be less sensitive.
@ThanhNguyen-sy1uq 5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesson1154 oke now i get how those twos arent contradict one another since giving such compliment is considered normal over there. But still I think its such a bad way to compliment people. But do you think your comment is not agressive? If u dont then u shouldnt use a word u dont understand its meaning, if yes, why are u being aggressive towards a complete stranger who wasnt being aggressive at all?
@muclulu2838 6 жыл бұрын
Sitting by myself is my thing..I can't survive there..like literally
@stephaniewilliams955 4 жыл бұрын
"Things will be sweet that have no business being sweet" 😆😂🤣
@ericmcquisten 7 жыл бұрын
Me as an American: Damn Melody is cute! Me as a Korean: Melody looks a lot cuter now, then she used to!
@nooreenrazi9137 5 жыл бұрын
lol ikr
@MelodyAlisa 5 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@computerscientist7795 5 жыл бұрын
"than"
@moonlightcharmsbeauty2985 5 жыл бұрын
Or melody looks really cute (today) it way is kinda makes not since to say then she used to just today or right now or after that makover
@changeamlas7674 4 жыл бұрын
I think koreans say that because to them its weird saying they are cute as in they ARE the cute. So probably thats why they dont say that? Idk.
@RememberRox 7 жыл бұрын
Number 6 is also common in the phillipines. They put loads of sugar in spaghetti and meatsauce for example.
@leilanidoofy90 7 жыл бұрын
RememberRox I really experienced that in Philippines 😭
@aphr0d 7 жыл бұрын
lmaoooooo, in philosophy
@kazuma16love 7 жыл бұрын
RememberRox also in Malaysia xD
@ayea.9110 7 жыл бұрын
RememberRox sugar in spaghetti?! BOY
@user-nz8wu5ow7m 7 жыл бұрын
yeeaaahh tbh. as a filipino i can never get used to heinz ketchup and can only stick to ufc bc heinz is so salty lol
@Terra_Darene 5 жыл бұрын
I know this is old but the sweet grilled cheese and garlic bread got me.. LMAO!!!
@aisyahjihyehan2496 4 жыл бұрын
I don't eat alone...I am a BTS fan so when I cook instant noodle and about to eat it,I turn on my phone and open a picture of BTS members so now I am eating with 7 boys😂😂😂
@kv8357 4 жыл бұрын
U nice Keep going 💜
@VaishnaviShinde_19 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@kashifaarahams3787 4 жыл бұрын
I heard this before about Korea, they will stare at you if you sit at a table In a restaurant.
@aisyahjihyehan2496 4 жыл бұрын
@@@kashifaarahams3787..Oh noooo😂
@christian7978 4 жыл бұрын
MOOD
@jennylee5337 7 жыл бұрын
The grilled cheese sandwich and 'back handed compliments' story was hilarious! I am a Korean and i've had a hard time explaining to my friends why Korean people compliment others this way.... loved the way you explained it though!
@Berrrrryl 7 жыл бұрын
The indirectness explains so many misunderstandings in Kdramas now ; _ ;
@loretohidalgo3533 7 жыл бұрын
i agree, sometimes i cant understand the dialoges and i thought it was a bad translation, now i get they speak like that
@brattingprincess 7 жыл бұрын
Lizz C no they're playing the dumb card. They know the cultural code already
@baddad9141 7 жыл бұрын
LOL...how many times have I watched and thought "JUST TELL THEM WHAT HAPPENED/WHY YOU WERE LATE/WHAT YOU REALLY MEANT"
@60wwediva 7 жыл бұрын
no it's real life. Kdramas reflect a lot of an exaggerated way of korean life so while it is k-dramaland with the dramatics, I am 100% sure that events play out like that over there. if k-dramas were American dramas the plot would be so short cause everyone would directly tell each other why this happened, what she did, how they feel, not keep things hidden, etc etc etc. It wouldn't make sense for it to be that if it wasn't a part of the culture.,
@KaraDep87 7 жыл бұрын
It's definitely part of the culture... so many things in Kdrama... i see happening in real life... It may be over exaggerated... to an extent (especially criminal dramas)... but the ideas come, from what commonly happens.
@wewereonlyseven9325 5 жыл бұрын
If I was a teacher anywhere, I would brush my teeth after lunch😂😂... we all had that one teacher who is in your face with onion/coffee breath🤢
@noelleewellington6383 4 жыл бұрын
And spitting too. Ughhhh.. i hated high school
@wewereonlyseven9325 4 жыл бұрын
@@noelleewellington6383 fr💀.. I went through the struggle in middle school.. by high school, I only asked questions during the lesson... Never when we were doing individual work 😂😂
@noelleewellington6383 4 жыл бұрын
@@wewereonlyseven9325 oh that was for the best. I had to walk with an umbrella in class and also my books for shelter. Gosh!! How disgusting!!!!
@jdillon3035 5 жыл бұрын
Wow...I'm half Korean raised in Hawaii since I was 4...AND I had no idea why I was so non-confrontational! Now I u understand. I picked it up and modeled my behavior from all the Koreans around me. Believe me...I'm not the shy and quiet type. Your video was eye opening, thanks for sharing.
@hannadragon6858 7 жыл бұрын
Your skin looks beautiful
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@arvdosal 5 жыл бұрын
Your teeth even more beautiful :-)
@riley2243 5 жыл бұрын
Your skin looks better than in any of your other videos
@nihansumer7187 5 жыл бұрын
@@riley2243 😂
@zeoceania2765 4 жыл бұрын
@@riley2243 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@hanywhiskey 7 жыл бұрын
i'm from the czech republic and we are also indirect as hell. here it's not about looking good, generally we don't want to hurt anyones feelings. so when we don't like something we are very smooth. everyone is used to it so everyone knows what you mean, but i understand it must be very hard for someone who didn't grew up in such enviroment
@juliaraeyounng1611 7 жыл бұрын
rice opener in poland we are also like this. i mean, most people are
@hanywhiskey 7 жыл бұрын
hihihi we are neighbours, after all! also we are both slavic, maybe it's a part of our culture c:
@klaraendrstova 7 жыл бұрын
rice opener omg hi or ahoj idk which language to use bc i'm like not used to speaking czech on the internet but hi love your profile pic and name lol
@hanywhiskey 7 жыл бұрын
Klara Endrst ahooj hihihi yeah it's pretty unsusual to use czech, ale nikdo nám nebude rozumět, což může být výhoda 😀 did i meet a czech army????? like really? hiiiiiiii 😊
@klaraendrstova 7 жыл бұрын
rice opener you met a czech multifandom tbh it's not healthy i stan too many groups 😵 but i'm ok with it hehe at least i get a lot of music (watchoutimahardcoremusicloverandnotjustkpop) but voting for mama is a pain in the butt 😂😂
@amari6025 5 жыл бұрын
7:26 NO WONDER WHY THEY TEETH SO NICE😂😭👏🏾
@Authorthings 4 жыл бұрын
Lol... Now I miss my Korean roommate... Definitely remember the backhanded compliments...
@batoulasaad8443 7 жыл бұрын
wait that bell thing in public bathrooms is dope ......... i hate it when every body in the restroom have to hear me peeing ...this is clever
@uwu_mara2003 6 жыл бұрын
Jin Stan yes
@leblanc69069 4 жыл бұрын
We need that in the west
@mooochiiart5130 7 жыл бұрын
My boss is Korean and the backhanded comments is WAY too accurate. lmao
@sarah-od8pk 7 жыл бұрын
Mooch Films army 😏😏
@EreesLife 6 жыл бұрын
Mooch Films so agree..
@sriharshasangojh881 6 жыл бұрын
hithatsme we are everywhere.
@jiminsunderwear7982 6 жыл бұрын
Armyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
@darlabottom-Actor 6 жыл бұрын
I am American, and I do this. I don't think it is backhanded, it is just a compliment. If a person does something out of the ordinary with their hair, or outfit, it is not backhanded to say, "You look so pretty today! I love what you did with your hair!" Granted, the word "today" could have been left off, but truthfully, that won't stop the receiver from still thinking, "Well, are you saying that I don't usually look pretty since you don't usually compliment me?" In reality, I think we as a people, need to stop being so negative in our thinking and just take a compliment for what it is - a compliment :)
@tia9578 4 жыл бұрын
Backhanded compliment? When Korean translate into English, that sound could be different. Most time they don't mean it. 'You look prettier today' is completely fine in Korean language. Korean are likely to flatter each other as a greetings or showing intimacy. Just culture deference.
@jacobileoo1941 5 жыл бұрын
i see so many people eating alone in korea soo its pretty common
@Fancynancytv 7 жыл бұрын
One time in Jeju they wouldn't let me sit down by myself to eat and I was like "Yo give me the 3 person Galchi Jorim home girl gonna eat it by herself! Now let me sit down" ...it was pretty expensive though...LOL but they let me take the rest home
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
Fancy Nancy TV lol! That's so nice they let you take the extra home too!
@heidibelen260 6 жыл бұрын
Fancy Nancy TV ii
@jenniferfeliz892 6 жыл бұрын
Fancy Nancy TV too much 😂😂😂
@Smileybiotch237 5 жыл бұрын
haha you go girl. Do the damn thing!
@nooreenrazi9137 5 жыл бұрын
Fancy Nancy TV!! I know you, I'm actually subscribed to you too. But thats funny, they just gotta let you eat
@cocoberrymochi 7 жыл бұрын
Your grilled cheese sandwich and garlic bread tastes sweet? Oh hell nah, they woulda got an uppercut, that's just disrespectful.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
LOL! I felt sooooo betrayed, I can't even lie!
@lataiyabarnes886 7 жыл бұрын
that is an abomination
@technicaldifficulties368 7 жыл бұрын
Why would they do that to cheese?!! Whyyyy
@cristinabodi1245 7 жыл бұрын
And if you want to order some fried chicken with cheese, don't expect to see real cheese. It's just a horrible powder that has nothing to do with cheese. You will end up throwing that crust away.
@martyfowler3072 7 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, but everyone is forgetting that Mel is living in Korea and that they have their own culture, and some things korean's and other nationalities have adapted their own personal version in their country lol
@midnightwolf2937 6 жыл бұрын
This video was awesome! For someone like me who is saving for South Korea and is currently learning the language and culture these are good things to know and be prepared for :)
@AquaDoll34 4 жыл бұрын
I literally learn like 5 new things every time I watch these list videos of Korea!
@ZianaSue 7 жыл бұрын
my grandma calls it being passive aggressive.
@aphr0d 7 жыл бұрын
It's different from that. They dont want to make the other person upset at all. It's like saying something politely and hoping the other person understands what you mean
@samysdefer 7 жыл бұрын
Right? Isn't it weird to say like> 'Oh you are so beautiful' and after a week or so you say the same sentence again? That would be even more weird for me. Complicated... in germany you say it just once. After that you are more specific. Like: You cloith matches good on you. Know what I mean? lol But in germany no one expect getting compliments. Actually don't care about others opinion.
@sunnygirly2k4 7 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@barbatvs8959 7 жыл бұрын
Bathroom bells? Some people need a bathroom TRUMPET!
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@gkellylovesu 5 жыл бұрын
The bell/music playing in the restroom is awesome!
@fuckmyego 6 жыл бұрын
"Just tell me what's good, you know what I mean?!" -- i have this thought all the time.
@missyminmaddy7216 7 жыл бұрын
I don't take the "you look prettier than before" as something offensive or mean(?
@ent7409 7 жыл бұрын
Missy Min Maddy Yes, you can get prettier even if you are very pretty
@vladb8903 7 жыл бұрын
I don't either, I think those who said it mean it in a good way and the wording just seems off to us Westerners
@aphr0d 7 жыл бұрын
I can see how it seems strange if you're not used to it. I have korean friends, and when I visit their home, their family says stuff like that. I didn't really like it at first, but I got used to it and now I understand it. Even my own culture has meanings that I thought were different. You learn something new everyday folks!
@vladb8903 7 жыл бұрын
+Aphro that's very true!
@ParkJimin-gq2mi 7 жыл бұрын
Missy Min Maddy its common here at our country😂 (Philippines)
@Phoenixspin 7 жыл бұрын
This compliment is not backhanded - you're so beautiful.
@gom_4_mari 6 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! I agree with all!
@WhoArtedBlog 6 жыл бұрын
You are so adorable!! Thank you for this, it was so fun and informative!!
@maishi 7 жыл бұрын
it's the BREAD. They sweetened tthe bread far more than they should for a bread being used for savory food.
@meelomellow2590 7 жыл бұрын
maishi we don't consider savory food since rice is part of the main course
@maishi 7 жыл бұрын
chelsea chang the problem is that in the west there are both sweet breads and savory breads and plain breads. All those breads can be used to make various dishes. But you don't use a sweet bread on a savory dish. You use a plain bread or a savory bread.
@meelomellow2590 7 жыл бұрын
maishi Well even though garlic bread is traditionally savory we like it sweet. With pasta it's your usual garlicy, olive oil-y flavor but when eaten like honey bread cubes it tastes pretty good when sweet. I myself have never had a "korean" grilled cheese sandwich we don't eat that much over here
@kuyaleinad4195 7 жыл бұрын
It seems baffling but I think Asians just love the combination of Sweet and Salty so they put sugar or pair sweet stuff with salty stuff. Also, it might be because of how these western foods are generally used. Western Foods are not really dishes most people have as a meal. Asians generally eat western food in smaller portions as a snack or perhaps lunch if it's really heavy. Western Foods are never eaten as dinner or breakfast :/ For example, a Grilled cheese Sandwich can be a meal for western people but Asians consider it as a snack. A meal will consist of rice with side dishes.
@Nova1- 7 жыл бұрын
Bread is generally used for savory food in western countries but not in korea
@rookiepark 7 жыл бұрын
As a Korea, I totally agree with this video. Especially I've never had eaten alone ever...
@nierohsplaylist 6 жыл бұрын
Rookie Canada Life Why is eating alone frowned upon?
@armyjo5891 6 жыл бұрын
Lucky you though
@ylre28 6 жыл бұрын
Korean culture is not exactly individualistic, meaning people are expected to have a company of sorts or be in a group specially in regular restos. If u go solo, u might be viewed as loser, or weirdo. Resto owners would prefer to serve/sit at least two people for maximizing space and profit. The servings is usually generous enough for at least two people plus u can also get free side dish refills most of the time. It's not all monetary reason though, more on cultural. Even the language reflects a bit of that. (Search the korean word for "WE") But nowadays, going solo is starting to be more accepted.
@nierohsplaylist 6 жыл бұрын
Bev Ylre Understandable. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it to me and I will look it up. c:
@maryannaquino6 6 жыл бұрын
The time they let foreigners get in their country, they must be open and made a little excemption hehe 👍😂
@konradxtofik 6 жыл бұрын
I loved it, thanks!
@lilyasmrgirlfriend2502 5 жыл бұрын
this is so interesting, thanks for this!
@mokster5 7 жыл бұрын
Man, the sweet cheese thing!! The thing that really got me with that - besides the constant disappointment - was that then Koreans would be all like "oh my /gosh/ american's eat so much salt and sugar" like no!! that's you!!! that's your version of American food!!!!
@yehet2563 7 жыл бұрын
You are so pretty , i had to write this :)
@imworldwidehandsomeyeah9307 7 жыл бұрын
Ohorat
@amal8095 7 жыл бұрын
Yehet YEHET OHORAT KKEABSOOOONG 😂😂😂
@norag1990 7 жыл бұрын
Ya'll called me
@amal8095 7 жыл бұрын
Yehetohorat 😂😂😂 oh kkaebsooong 😂😂😂
@cloudcampos4555 6 жыл бұрын
sorry for being so shallow but i never saw any of your videos befoàre but as soon as you said "hello everyone" i immediately subscribed....irl that smile is worth a million!
@mandisamondise3613 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video!
@DessKasumi 7 жыл бұрын
The bread tastes sweeter because Koreans make their bread with rice flour witch is sweeter also Koreans simply prefer sweeter bread and eat it like a dessert.
@myronsmith2114 6 жыл бұрын
Dess K - Which not witch
@dragonslayer-kv4iu 7 жыл бұрын
in philippines, when you go for vacation and you see your relatives, they're gonna be like "YOU GAINED WEIGHT"
@alecsandrabaldwin8808 6 жыл бұрын
Anniea Saturno I'm actually going to the Philippines to visit my grandfather, and then Korea. The video prepared me for Korea, and this comment prepared me for the Philippines. Thanks, lol
@jenniferfeliz892 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this vid, I’m glad it was different, mostly all the other videos about the subject say the same thing
@candycc6143 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight.. I plan on visiting next year...
@Dax893 7 жыл бұрын
They said you look prettier. That means you were pretty before. Yeah, the compliments aren't what you expect, but it's the mindset - continual improvement.
@minyoungnongmaithemsingh9481 7 жыл бұрын
Dax Hallman Yeah. They just meant to say " You were already pretty but today you look even prettier than yesterday! Anyway, I don't think she can understand what you're saying. Actually, it's very funny that the person who is not able to understand culture behind the language is teaching a language.
@danmelia62 7 жыл бұрын
Doing things by yourself like eating is becoming a lot more popular in Korea. Look at the new Korean slangs like 혼밥, 혼술, 혼영
@abbyperedo6914 7 жыл бұрын
I immediately thought of Drinking Solo
@eatit6526 7 жыл бұрын
What do those slangs say in english lol. SOMEONE TRANSLATE , THANKS
@SoniaSingfy 7 жыл бұрын
Eat It 혼자 means alone. 밥 is rice/food, so 혼밥 is like a combination of the two, so "alone food" or eating alone. Same for 술 which is liquor and 영화 which is movie.
@crystalallen10 7 жыл бұрын
Sonia Singh 👍
@brattingprincess 7 жыл бұрын
Dan Melia more like can't be helped because we all gave up on marriage
@prego1208 4 жыл бұрын
I have Korean parents but was raised in the US. I constantly have to explain Korean culture to my non-Korean friends. Koreans are very blunt and direct . . . with other Koreans. It may be that they are at a loss of how to communicate in a culturally sensitive way to Melody. Native Koreans treat me differently because I'm from the U.S. although I speak fluent Korean. When I speak very directly and honestly with them, they are so grateful and ask me a lot about differences in American culture. Koreans do want to save face and not paint themselves in a negative light, but they are not as difficult to read as other Asian cultures such as the Japanese culture - who mostly act that way to not offend nor inconvenience others.
@anitamccarty6784 Жыл бұрын
You're right about the Japanese. They are more indirect. Koreans speak their minds. I was an exchange student to Japan.
@aylaraynev.astenrode9736 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Verry handy since I’ll go to Korea soon! 감사합니다!
@ChocolatinNerd 7 жыл бұрын
okay honestly as a korean american i get where you're coming from w the compliments haha. but tbh in both the us and korea, i don't think 'you look prettier' or 'you should always do your hair like that' are backhanded in any way or form? like that's literally a compliment i don't think you need to look that deep into stuff :))
@domesticV1190XxOo 7 жыл бұрын
ChocolatinNerd but they are tho.
@ShreyashiSarkar94 7 жыл бұрын
After watching about a hundred korean dramas, I really really really wanted to move there (although I knew that was impossible), but now i don't.. There's this counselling show on KBS called "Hello, Counsellor" and there have been so many cases on racism and discrimination on that show that I really don't want to go there now because I know that I will be discriminated upon because of my nationality and my darker skin.. Korean dramas really don't address these issues and always portray the country as a place where the ahjummas are saints in disguise and that is really misleading for people like me..!! :( :(
@meelomellow2590 7 жыл бұрын
Hallyu Pumba yes you will definitely run into some racists in Korea but so will you anywhere. But don't let it stop you from visiting Korea 😁 Just don't go to find permanent residence there one your first visit like all these other people. Even the amount of Korean English teacher count on KZfaq might be enough to take up the whole job field
@upondlite 7 жыл бұрын
Hallyu Pumba It's true that the older generation are not as accepting as the younger generation but don't let it stop you from visiting korea! I'm Asian American. I didn't experience any racism but I did have a few bad experiences where bus drivers pushed or grabbed my hand as well as an ahjumma asking me what kind of person from what country I came from after not waiting for gopchang to cook thoroughly (which Koreans don't know when it's ready to eat either). yet I always think about all the friendships I made abroad and all the wonderful stuff I got to see which overrides those negatives. You don't have to reside there permanently. Just go visit and have fun. there's plenty of stuff to do in korea! I'm from America so Korea was quite a thrilling experience.
@upondlite 7 жыл бұрын
and I see your icon is d.o! he's actually the main reason I wanted to go study abroad in korea. it has always been a dream of mine to meet d.o. and I finally did. THREE TIMES! I got to see him very up close like just 2-3 feet away. it was amazing and I won't ever forget that.
@LKxxROXSTAR15 7 жыл бұрын
Seriously..did you watch the recent one about the Uzbek woman wearing her hijab? She literally said some of the things you've mentioned here, about how Korean dramas do not discuss any of the discrimination. Korean dramas are not at all realistic...it belongs in the genre of "fantasy" lol. Yeah, it makes me upset as a korean american though :( and we can say there's discrimination everywhere, but that does not lessen the fact that discrimination does exist in korea.
@annielp2326 7 жыл бұрын
Never base how a country will be like on television shows and dramas. Of course there is quite of few cultural things you could learn from them, but it's never going to show a very realistic image of how things truly are. It's best that you do research or get hands on experience instead of going off what you see on your TV. Dramas are very exaggerated! And Hello Counselor of course isn't going to give you a very good image of Korea considering people are going on it do resolve issues that at time are very severe cases. Do some exploring and develop your own views on Korea! :) I really think that's that best way to go about it.
@sharkfinn7 5 жыл бұрын
These videos are so helpful for me, i study different languages and cultures (started as a hobby but now i also do it for a class) and these add a bit of fun into it for any time im getting a bit distracted
@rudranaagchindrikapure7261 3 жыл бұрын
I love how they compliment you cuz they always tell us the reality
@chelseymichelle9286 7 жыл бұрын
Yes on teeth brushing after u eat..fresh breath all day!
@karalindstrom7729 7 жыл бұрын
Isn't that a bit damaging to their enamel though? Do they all use toothpaste that strengthens enamel to make up for it?
@salidiallo 7 жыл бұрын
Kara Lindstrom I use two different toothpastes, the last one you're not supposed to rinse out, it strengthens my enamel and it's slowly getting whiter ^^
@TheNanamariam 7 жыл бұрын
+Kara Lindstrom Thats why I use a chewing stick from ghana.
@gazmot 7 жыл бұрын
What's the name of it?
@bridget106 7 жыл бұрын
Why does your ring remind me of the kdrama Goblin sjhsjsjsjs
@hanabi5153 7 жыл бұрын
same omg
@jaeliina8017 7 жыл бұрын
acidicboys She might be the Queen lol😂😂😂😂
@maryamsiddiqui4968 7 жыл бұрын
Jae liina YES
@ericashort2392 7 жыл бұрын
@acidicboys Glad I'm not the only one that thought that...can't wait for tomorrow's epi.
@vousmemoire7773 7 жыл бұрын
Same
@PatriciaCarvalho0 5 жыл бұрын
A like just for saying "you know i love my lists" THANK YOU. I love them too.
@milkbread5036 5 жыл бұрын
How interesting! Thank you for sharing
@elyazaaa 7 жыл бұрын
Its funny how you thought not flushing your toilet paper was weird while I think flushing it is pretty strange. Hell, where I live, we dont even wipe. Most people use the water spray thing.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
lol the power of perspective and culture right there! to each their own :)
@elenaejja8720 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah the same thing in my country we use toilet paper and water !! Hhh i was pretty shocked when she said flushing toilet papers hhh lol
@hanarahmed2251 7 жыл бұрын
elena ejja lol same with u
@athenaconde2955 7 жыл бұрын
What country do you live in?
@itseffinsexxitime 7 жыл бұрын
Then don't you have a wet ass when you're done? That's just asking for bacteria to grow. Nasty ass
@itseffinsexxitime 7 жыл бұрын
My girlfriend would love the courtesy bell lol she's always had a thing about people hearing her pee that makes her super uncomfortable. Ever since high school whenever we would go to the bathroom together (I'm a girl) she would ask me to turn of the sink or the hand dryers while she went. Still to this day, 6 years later, she turns on the sink while she goes pee in her own home. I'll never understand
@fzsuda 7 жыл бұрын
well i'm like that too, and i think the simplest explanation for my case would be "it's embarrassing for me if people could hear me doin the business", like, it is the actual sound of my pee hitting the water and i simply don't want you to hear that lol :')
@veritascognitio5183 7 жыл бұрын
is she japanese ? because thats what japanese women do, they wasted water to a point that the government decided to install courtesy bells well... a device that mimicks the sound of flushing of water to drown the noise.
@robertmcintyre4998 5 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE QUITE INTERESTING! Very educational!
@rudyaguilar4103 5 жыл бұрын
I liked #8! It's not a bad thing that they do... its something I think everybody needs to do because you are taking care of yourself and their hygiene. Great tips/advice(s) you mentioned in your video!!
@nanas7399 7 жыл бұрын
That curtesy bell thingy is the invention that mankind needs. Why didn't I think of that?
@Animation27 7 жыл бұрын
Nana S yes!! When she mentioned it, I was like why doesn't every restroom on the face of the earth have one. It would be the savior of every bladder shy person using public toilets.
@Emma-bm1pt 7 жыл бұрын
Nana S Japanese toilets have a button you press and it plays the noise of a toilet flushing for a while XD SAVED ME SO MANY TIMES
@ririj1234 7 жыл бұрын
"Is something wring with you, like where is your people"?! 😂😂😂
@pulchritudinousness 4 жыл бұрын
You give me a really good vibe, you got a new sub! 💜
@giganticflying 5 жыл бұрын
This was super informative, thanks for letting us know about some unconventional knowledge. That sweet food thing is going to be a bummer.
@loretohidalgo3533 7 жыл бұрын
-The no 1 happens in chile too, many places tell you to NOT flush the toilet paper because it may cause troubles -i think in general in korea and japan they speak kinda backhanded, like, they never get to the point directly
@sojung1778 6 жыл бұрын
Loreto Hidalgo I think almost Asian people speak backhanded, like me too😂 I'm Indonesian and we usually did that
@downagain6806 6 жыл бұрын
It’s like that in Asia in general...I find it annoying as I’m a direct type of person.
@wearesurvivorsx 6 жыл бұрын
It happens in Greece too i heard, because of the piping system.
@virginiealohaa8163 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's the same in Brasil! I was so shocked when I was there, I just thought it's super gross...
@maskhood9283 5 жыл бұрын
In most Asian countries, people speak rather backhanded as a form of respect and politeness towards another person. The idea is that when you point something out sometimes it might make the other person uncomfortable especially if you’re just direct about it in front of a bunch of people. So for your sake they just try to be considerate of you and send you an indirect message so that it’s unlikely that any other people will get what you’re trying to say. An example : Instead saying outright that “Your zipper is open.” They’ll whisper to you “zipper” Instead of saying “You don’t smell too good.” They’ll just pass you some deodorant. So yeah most of the time it’s just them being polite. If they’re upset about something and they aren’t direct about it it’s just because it’s their culture to not make a big deal about things and just silently let things go, with a grudge though.
@janinejolly2115 7 жыл бұрын
"What did I look like before? Death?" 😂😂
@sacredmoon6997 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂 it cracked me too
@rachelwang9116 6 жыл бұрын
Super interesting! Didn't know most of these things. Just want to give you a (not-backhanded) compliment that I love your cheery personality!
@deepthipd384 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Melody for this video🤗
@nonsensicalsoul7787 7 жыл бұрын
im pretty sure #1 is common in a lot of countries my country and most countries i've been to are the same
@heart-and-seoul 7 жыл бұрын
For the whole sweet bread thing. It's because bread is considered dessert here. That's why everything is sweet unfortunately :/
@helenkim3810 6 жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely correct and very interesting.
@wuxian1 3 жыл бұрын
you are so beautiful! ur glowing w beauty, ur skin is soooo good! happy for ya!
@ViridianBay 7 жыл бұрын
i really want to move to korea when im older because im just so done with america right now.
@Sa4aByrd 7 жыл бұрын
Lucky nwaete 😂😂😂
@brattingprincess 7 жыл бұрын
Lucky nwaete nah bro. Different problems and in your face racism. We can't unlearn all that conscientious stuff.
@kookielulu8368 6 жыл бұрын
I agree I’m so ready to move now
@dahyej8175 6 жыл бұрын
your comment has been a while but if you see my comment.. can I ask you why? cause I'm Korean and I really want to leave Korea and move to America when I'm older.(of course I love Korea as Korean but I just think it's not very appealing place for me to live in for my whole life) I've looked up about a lot of things in America for many years and they just seem and sound so my style! do you think I shouldn't move to America? thank you for reading this comment :)
@user-se8bz7ke6u 6 жыл бұрын
I wanna move to Korea as soon as I graduate.
@JoyK-xn6lv 7 жыл бұрын
how many times can I stress: Korean people are not USED to foreigners in Korea! Korea itself hasn't been popular with travel or ANYTHING regarding the globe until a couple years ago! guys, give Koreans some time jeezums... also, not every country is completely fine and comfortable with foreigners, not only Asian countries... -even in India, some people may stare! it's not hate, it's just less time to adapt.
@MoejiiOsmanTV 7 жыл бұрын
yea - korea in the next 20-30yrs will be alot different from the last 30yrs
@lavenna522 5 жыл бұрын
asians also stare when I'm in my home country xD....mostly Chinese,Vietnamese or koreans maybe I look interesting or something I don't know...
@Princess-di2zx 5 жыл бұрын
India is in Asia btw.
@euphonious_silence3980 5 жыл бұрын
@@Princess-di2zx dude Korea too is in Asia
@sempergumby2341 5 жыл бұрын
@@euphonious_silence3980 They didnt imply Korea wasn't a part of Asia, sooo...... yeah.
@isabelaelenachitan3948 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Be happy! 💜
@alerchoi5473 6 жыл бұрын
First time on your channel, your way to express yourself is just so rad
@MelodyAlisa 6 жыл бұрын
aw thank you :)
@TiaRenee 7 жыл бұрын
I see you intro! I agree with all of these. The sugar kills me every time.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks girl! & Me too !! smh
@holy6704 7 жыл бұрын
You guys need to calm down! She's saying from her perspective, you guys doesn't have to be "that's not right! " "korea is not like that! " "you're wrong!" listen, there's no right here. She has experience, you has experience, but learn to listen to other's too. I came here for the video, and the comments got me nuts! XD
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
THIS!!! lol thank you!
@erikasrealm 7 жыл бұрын
Mel on the Move 😊😍😘😅😀😉😐😐😐😐😑😚😇😘😍😅😋😣😥😎😀😀😉😙🤗😆🙄😂😍😆😄🤔😗😇🤗😣🙄😶😑😙😐😐😙😀😉😀😂😃😄😅😆😅😄😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😋😂😁😁😂😃😃😍🤗🙂😍😍😎😎😍😍😍😍😘😘😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😍😅😍😍😎😎☺☺☺☺😚😊
@sunnyeah_speakkorean6089 4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching your video one by one almost everyday :) listening about My country from non-korean but understands about Korean more than Korean sometimes lol Thank you so much
@wonglaitarts 4 жыл бұрын
This is really really useful thank u
@chanyeolswife5235 7 жыл бұрын
number 1 is also something that happens in europe (at least spain, greece and cyprus were I lived)
@carollyncheeyen 7 жыл бұрын
Russia too.
@constanzagonzalez6088 7 жыл бұрын
Chile too
@imalicej 7 жыл бұрын
Ikr! It's the same here in Portugal
@felipaantoniella 7 жыл бұрын
I swear that brushing your teeth after eating is also a thing(? like I remeber while growing up I would bring my toothbrush and toohpaste to school and brush my teeth after school. Is not just the "not flushing your tissue". why would anyone do that?
@StrawberryBlond21 7 жыл бұрын
Well, I live in The Caribbean, and the people who usually brush their teeth are the ones who wear braces and need to keep it all clean haha.
@aishaa3253 7 жыл бұрын
the 'plant in any free land' thing is very cute to me
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
same! it makes me wan to do something similar when I go home!
@thejourneyhome.global 3 жыл бұрын
This is so funny. Thank you for sharing! Your videos are adorable!
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