What should you pay attention to when traveling in South Korea?

What should you pay attention to when traveling to Korea and what should you pay attention to when dining in Korea?

Table manners and wine table culture

Table manners

Dining as the locals do is not only a form of respect for Korean friends, but also reflects the Chinese character civilization. The dining etiquette in Korea is slightly different from that in China. When dining with Korean friends or accepting invitations from locals, it is best to taste the food in the local way.

1. When eating in a Korean restaurant, the tableware should be placed on the right side and should not be placed on the plate or bowl.

2. It is best not to bring the bowl to your mouth. Use a spoon to eat and drink soup. Only use chopsticks when picking up food, and try not to hold chopsticks in one hand and a spoon in the other.

3. Side dishes are free in Korean restaurants and can be added repeatedly, but be careful not to waste them.

4. Don’t worry about tips, because there is no custom of tipping in Korea. A few high-end restaurants will add the service fee directly to the bill, and you can pay the total amount

5. Unlike a Chinese restaurant where the waiter pours tea and sets the tableware after you sit down, you have to pour it yourself when dining in a Korean restaurant. Drink water and take cutlery from the chopstick box on the table. Koreans think this is more hygienic.

Wine table culture

1. When drinking in Korea, everyone pours wine for each other. The younger generation should show humility when pouring wine for their elders or seniors. It is best to stand up slightly, hold the right elbow with the left hand, and hold the bottle with the right hand to pour the wine to the other person. The other person will take the initiative to hand over the wine glass. After pouring, hand the bottle to the other party and then your own glass. This kind of changing of glasses is the most common scene at the Korean wine table. You can also experience the Korean wine culture.

2. When you see someone else’s glass is empty, you must immediately pour wine for them, because an empty glass is a sign of poor hospitality. When pouring wine for others, hold the bottle label with your right hand, as if covering the label, indicating that I am sorry to serve you with such wine.

3. When drinking in front of elders, gently turn your upper body to one side. If an elder is sitting across from you, turn to the side and drink. If the elder sits on your left, turn to your right and drink.

Language help

?- oul ma ye yo - how much is it?

- you gi o - here (for calling the waiter)

< p> - kio sa nie zu se yo- Pay the bill (used when the guest requests the checkout)

?- hua zang xil oudi ye yo - Where is the dressing room (bathroom)?

? - an niong ha seyo - hello - que song he yo - sorry

- kuen ca na yo - it's okay - go ma wuo yo - thank you

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