English Post (영어 포스트)29 How Old Are You? Korea’s Age Question Explained (나이가 어떻게 되세요? 한국인이 나이를 묻는 진짜 이유) When Koreans ask your age, they're not being nosy. They’re trying to figure out how to speak to you politely.The Question That Stops ConversationsIt happens within minutes of meeting someone new. "How old are you?"For many foreigners, this feels like an instant privacy violation. In most Western cultures, asking a stranger’s age is simply rude—a big conversational stop sign.A common reaction sha.. 2025. 9. 29. Did You Eat? Korea’s Most Caring Greeting, Explained (밥 먹었어요? 한국의 가장 다정한 인사, 그 의미) Did You Eat? Korea’s Most Caring GreetingWhen a Korean asks, “Did you eat?” they're not asking about your lunch menu. They’re offering you a small gift of attention.The Question That Follows YouYou’ll hear this question everywhere—elevators, office break rooms, on the street, even from taxi drivers. For many foreigners, the frequency is baffling. Foreigners often wonder: Why are Koreans so obses.. 2025. 9. 28. Juseyo: The One Korean Word You Absolutely Need to Know (이 단어 하나면 한국 여행 끝! 마법의 단어 '주세요') (How one word helps you survive in Korea)You walk into a convenience store. You want water. You say “water.” The clerk stares at you.Now try: Mul juseyo (물 주세요). Suddenly, everything works.In Korea, juseyo (주세요) is more than “please.” It’s a polite request, a soft command, and a survival tool.Common Uses of “juseyo”Korean PhrasePronunciationMeaning / Use물 주세요mul juseyo“Water, please”영수증 주세요yeong.. 2025. 9. 27. No Coins, No Problem: The Unexpected Cleanliness of Korea's Public Restrooms (화장실 찾아 헤매지 마세요! 한국 공중 화장실 사용법) In many countries, public restrooms are hard to find, require payment, or come with a warning: “Enter at your own risk.”But in Korea, you’ll find them in subway stations, parks, malls, and even small convenience stores.And the best part? They’re free. And surprisingly clean.Why is this possible?1. Government maintenance and fundingMany public restrooms are regularly cleaned by city workers, ensu.. 2025. 9. 26. A Taste of Nostalgia: Why Koreans of All Ages Love Banana Milk (국민 음료 바나나우유, 한국인들의 추억을 담은 맛) Small, yellow, and chubby.A bottle that seems to quietly endure each day, standing in the same spot without complaint.Banana milk in Korea isn’t just a drink.It’s more like an emotional stabilizer wearing the face of dairy.You’ll find it in every convenience store fridge—nestled between energy drinks and mysterious yogurts,just quietly holding its place, saying nothing.Like a friend who knows yo.. 2025. 9. 26. A Guide to Saying "No" in Korea, Without Saying "No" (한국에서 "아니요"라고 말하지 않고 거절하는 방법) (Why “aniyo” isn’t always enough)You want to say “no.” But in Korea, saying aniyo (아니요) can feel too direct. Sometimes, it’s not what you say— but how softly you say it, or how much you don’t say at all.Common Ways to Say “No” (Without Saying “No”)Korean ExpressionPronunciationMeaning / Use아니요aniyoDirect “no” (can sound blunt)괜찮습니다gwaenchanseumnida“I’m okay” / polite refusal다음에요daeume-yo“Maybe n.. 2025. 9. 26. 이전 1 2 3 4 5 다음
