5 Things You Shouldn’t Do In Korea
1. Sit Randomly When Using Public Transportation
If you sit at certain spots at public transportations, you might get some harsh looks or even worst, yelled at. In Korea, whether it is on the bus or subway there are seats marked for the elderly, disable, and pregnant women. Just plopping on one of these seats can be seen as offensive and rude.
2. Speaking Loudly In Public
This sounds like something you already know, but we just want to remind you again. This applies especially if you are using public transport as it is considered rude when you speak too loudly.
3. Don’t Mix Different Types Of Trash
Korea uses a system called jongnyangje for the effective collection of garbage waste and to reuse natural resources. All garbage that your household produces must be disposed properly or you may be fined. Garbage must be separated according to whether it is common garbage, food waste, recyclable and large waste objects.
4. Wearing Revealing Clothes
Everyone has the freedom to wear whatever they want but there are still some clothing styles that are not really favoured in South Korea. Barebacks are considered slightly indecent. A plunging neckline is a big NO. However, it is totally fine to show as much legs as you want. You might have noticed that a lot of Korean women love wearing skirts or shorts. Some of them pair the skirts with socks, leggings or simply wear them with boy shorts underneath.
5. Leave Your Chopsticks Stuck In Rice
Chopsticks that are placed upright resembles the incense burnt at funeral and it is also said to bring bad luck. Bringing up death at the dinner table is definitely not a good idea.