Would love to join... but that's just middle in the night CET. 😅 Will watch it later then. Thank you for your interesting content. 🫶

Oh, could you please post some fun things to do in Seoul and Jeju for young adult university students (18-21). Especially for POC's? Maybe some tips for vegans as well.. Thank you

So true. My husband is also korean and even tho i loved Korea so much even before i met him. I feel like the more i know Korea the less i understand Korea. Ive been meeting koreans also as a friends since my highschool years, but what i feel all the time is that they think that whole world is Korea and they cam behave like in Korea all over the world and of you say something like "but you cant do this here" (for example u-turn when driving" their answer is usually that its "korean style" .. and also as Anna nentioned about Sonny and BTS omg i saw koreans doing that so many times😅 i dont know if only i feel like that, but in my opinions sometimes koreans push korean culture ans everything korean to other people so so much. Esp compared to other country people. Young people dont usually do these things, but the older generation. Even the thing is really bad, for them its the best, because its korean thing. Everyone should be proud of his/her country of course and its great, but if everyone see its bad, its just bad and im not gonna say its the best thing only because its made in my country🤷‍♀️ Watching this video i was like omg yes at every point :D And esp the door holding. I always hold the door for the people walkong behing me, but in Korea the person just open the other door instead of passing through the door im holding for him/her😂

Sorry…I don’t like BTS and I really don’t feel it’s appropriate to say it to someone but I won’t lie so I’d probably avoid the question if possible. 🤷🏻‍♀️😳

Fascinating. I find the pride in their culture endearing, but I'm an American, so I guess that's kind of a thing here also. I think the British perspective is different in that it is expected that one is extremely proud of their culture, but one simply does not talk about it! Regarding holding doors, it seems to run the gamut here in the Midwestern U.S.. I've seen everything from ignoring everyone, to kind souls getting stuck holding a door for an unending queue of people. As for food sharing, I'm soooo in favor of the Korean style. I'm totally okay with "double dipping," but that is just how I was raised. We like to try a bit of everything, so "family style" as it's often called in the U.S., is great for us. My British father- in- law was over the moon about individual salsa dishes in a local Mexican restaurant though, and at family dinners giving or taking food off of another person's plate is not done (with the possible exception of yorkshire pudding, none of that will go uneaten if my lot are at the table! 😂). The tourist theft tracks. Some places in the U.S. are pretty safe, some are anything but. Always best to assume the worst. It is funny to think that in the U.S. the instant gratification Capitol of the world, most people would adore the service in Korean restaurants! They will not find that here and I kind of delight in the irony. 😂 Hmm, slurping noodles and traveling with kimchi? Guilty as charged! 🙋‍♀️😂 I have yet to have anyone bother me about it, but again, the U.S. trends to be more self absorbed than to pay much attention to how others eat except in the more high end, or quiet restaurants (and Iam mindful of etiquette in them), but I tend to avoid those places anyway, as I like more casual and relaxed dining. My sister also loves Korean cuisine (we both have found our G.I. systems give less trouble on these foods, so we happily slurp our noodles and eat kimchi at family meals at home. 😁❤️

@@milissarowell9877 Thanks for your take! I’m Canadian actually (hi neighbour!) and you say it’s the British perspective to feel that way about patriotism. Canada feels that way about patriotism too, since we are more British influenced compared to the USA (including how I spelt neighbour lol). We are raised to be proud of Canada, but we just don’t make it a big deal, that’s all. We are taught to be more humble. But if someone thinks I am American I’ll be quick to correct them. I love the USA too don’t get me wrong, it’s just not factually true and that I’m from Canada lol. A lot of people like to think Americans and Canadians are basically the same but we aren’t in certain areas which is another conversation. Canada is safer than the USA, but some parts I wouldn’t go to at night in a big city. Many Koreans think everywhere else other than East Asia is unsafe because of things like stealing, gun crimes, stabbings, anti Asian racism etc. being more of a problem in western countries. It’s a shock to them when they first come to the west lol With the technology and services thing, that’s an interesting topic I’ve been doing research on. Western societies tend to be more cautious with how much technology helps us compared to east Asia where you can see robots doing things for you more often. We love our independence and autonomy compared to east Asia, where they value things and people actively helping advance society, and yes that includes things like AI, robots, tech, etc. In the West, we get worried things will become like the movie Terminator so we are way more cautious about it. We also don’t pressure people to do certain things or buy into trends or the latest tech as much compared to East Asia. It’s interesting you bring up comfort food from home while travelling. Canadians and Europeans kind of meme Americans for that 😂😂 My family only like to visit places like McD’s just to see what’s different. Not to get a taste of comfort western food we are used to. We like to try items you wouldn’t normally find in Canada, like green tea flavoured drinks in Japan for example. My fam and I love trying out different things while on vacay. We will get plenty of western food when we finish our vacay and come back so take advantage! Lol Just wanted to contribute to the conversation! Thanks again for sharing too!

@@shortycastella Hey there! I actually lived in Canada for a year and adored it! I really felt much more comfortable with people there than here! But that's just me, and the way I was raised I guess. Well, that and ya'll have all the nice things! 😂 The only think I like better here, is that we could afford to buy a little bit of land to keep some sheep, goats, horses, etc. I couldn't even afford to board my horse there. She had to wait for me here. But everything else was lovely. Except the lack of tortillas which I trust has been remedied. 😁 And that's fascinating about McDonald's! I have a friend who moved to Spain and she says it's so much better there! I don't even want to think about how much better they must be in Asia! I'm envious! You speak a lot of interesting truths about Americans! We're a funny lot for sure! And not always funny ha, ha, unfortunately. 😏 Perhaps Canada is the happy medium between the British and the Americans?!😉

In Europe they relax and "visit" at their tables. Most Americans go to eat and leave soon after. If they see a huge "party" of people they assume it's a special event and they will take longer. Restaurants aren't seen as a place to lounge around. Especially around dinnertime people don't want to hold up a table if they're done eating. That table can be for someone else if they been waiting in line starving.

Yeah definitely! We also don't mind the bill taking longer because we don't go to restaurants so much. Now that I'm living in Korea I'm eating at restaurants pretty much daily but in Germany I only went to restaurants to catch up with family or friends, maybe twice or thrice a month!

cope harder.

I personally do mind quite a lot and prefer not to eat out much for this reason.

If it bothers you, ask the waitress for the bill 1/2 hour before leaving...that should solve it

I know this but I just wasn't clear about it in the video- they still take ages to bring it even after I've asked for it 😅thank you for liking my videos!

@@anna.lee_jy Same in my country, we usually order a coffee before leaving and ask for a bill right away So you can enjoy your coffee while they’re getting the bill ready

@@annalebedyntseva188 Haha, My parents do this too. If we are in the middle of the meal (1/2 food still left on the plate), Parents will ask those of us eating, "Do you think you want anything else?" "No?" "Ok, when the waiter comes back to ask if the food is ok, we'll ask for the bill so we will already have it." They usual let the waiter know why they are asking ahead of time and the waiter usual is grateful. And even if the waiter takes ages to come back with the bill, at least we receive it as we are finishing our plates of food. 🤭

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Man,,,it is same in Korea. Korea traditional table manner was very strict when I was young(1990). We have words 'do not make sound 'JJeop Jjeop'. it mimics sound of chewing. Talking a lot was not allowed while eating. and needed to wait until the oldest person started to lift spoon and eat. and cannot put your arms on the table. don't shake your legs while eating. it could be bit different by their family cultures. but basically it was common and similar. Recently kind of traditional manners has been fainted. and less chance to eat together with family and friends. And some eating sounds and motions makes ppl want to eat. so many youtubers and medias make the sounds louder. and some ppl think it is okay.

I think Mukbang contents ruined everything...Slurping is a bad table manner in Korea too.

Also, if you're being harassed or ridiculed in a public venue like a restaurant or bar, don't think you have to leave. It's totally acceptable to speak with the manager (or bouncer, security guard etc) and tell me what's going on. Especially if you're a woman, most places take harassment and racial slurs very seriously and may even ask the harassers to leave!

@@walkerlocker6126 that did not happen with Giannie Lee in Berlin. The perpetrators were allowed to stay

It's the same in Japan.

Surprising that Koreans would want to take pictures of Asian babies. They can do that at home the cutest babies are from Korea and Japan. It makes sense they would want to take a picture with a Caucasian baby though.

Crossbody bags under jackets. Backpacks with locks or worn in front.

You think you know both bcuz you lived in both. but you also can think that you don't know some parts of both. I have my sister who lives in oversea over 20yrs. she think she knows many part of korea bcuz she watching Korean medias and talk with us. But she totally doesn't know what's going and how changed on this society. specifically Korea society has changed speedy. I got shocked when I came back to Korea after 2yrs from overseas.

so true.. for a nation that has perfected the art of butchering your body in pursuit of beauty this is rich

where did Korea touch you?@@mollyv4908

Love Kimchi. Now I have eat rice with curry, porial and Kimchi lol..

Yes. If you let the server know to bring the bill mid meal they will happily do it. They don't want to bring bill early because it's seen as "rude/rushing" customers off the table. They want them to enjoy taking their time eating the meal.

I'm originally from HK too but grew up in the UK I didn't know about the foot thing good to know cause I might be going back to HK again soon 😂

@@moglom93 Not much now compare to the time during Covid, but some might do lol

In Australia u still open door for ppl to pass to be polite

폰으로 하실거면 손목스트랩 사시는 걸 추천해요 소매치기 방지용! 그리고 카메라 들고 다니면서 주절주절하면 사람들이 쳐다보고 말도 걸 수 있는데 그건 인종차별이 아니라 그냥 어느 나라 유튜버든 다 관종이라고 생각할 수 있어서 속상할 필요는 없어요 ㅋㅋㅋ 여행 잘 하시길!!

In fact, it is true that Koreans in their 60s and older generally have little difference on average in their environment, values, and life experiences with Chinese people of the same generation. Unless they have lived in a few wealthy families, they have experienced poverty well, and many people have devoted their entire day to working hard for more than half a day except for sleeping and eating, and they were still familiar with Confucian culture deep in large families

Thank you~😊

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That made me laugh ppali ppali hurry hurry when you are on the loo!! 😂😂🇬🇧🇺🇸🇰🇷

Me too

Could you explain a little about what you're talking about? I'm not as knowledgeable about kpop but very interested in how a culture would be affected by a lack of travel abroad up until so recently

I'm glad you had a nice experience! :)

I must agree.

I loved bringing my children to Italy when they were little. The Italians were so nice to them.