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Sit down for this — Korean food culture differs from that of other countries.
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Hmm, not so much food culture as protocols of hospitality. Though back when I was in Korea (like… 10 years) I remember that it was more appropriate to invite someone to your house and offer homemade meal rather than ‘impersonal’ restaurants. One more thing that has changed about Korea since I left I guess…
bum, “the invite someone to your house” days are over. Wags contend that it’s because wives are always trying to keep up with the Kims, and that this causes “pyeong jealousy.” The real reason?
Pfft
The differences are not that great. Lacking from this article are the basic things about a survey like:
b) How was the survey conducted ?
a) What demographic of Koreans were asked vs. the demographic of non-Koreans ?
Income levels, chosen professions, and sex (male vs. female) make a huge difference in how people respond.
Heck, I could ask 100 Korean college students, 100 business-men, 100 house-wives, 100 politicians, etc.,.
the same question, get completely different answers and then claim “Koreans are not like other Koreans !! The shock and horror !!”
I chalk this article up as yet another Chosun-Ilbo sensationalistic, xenophobic “see how different (the barbaric) foreigners are from the rest of us (civilized) people ?”
The Chosun never hesitates to drive that wedge between Koreans and foreigners.
“The Chosun never hesitates to drive that wedge between Koreans and foreigners.”
And I’ve got the scars to prove it.
I really don’t get the article, actually.
“I remember that it was more appropriate to invite someone to your house and offer homemade meal rather than ‘impersonal’ restaurants. One more thing that has changed about Korea since I left I guess…”
It hasn’t really changed that much. It’s the appropriate thing to do for married couples if you are trying to become friends with another. Once you’re good friends, it’s okay to go to restaurants together…kind of like you do back home with your friends and family.