Eating out is a big part of Korean culture. You don't see many people eating alone. Usually Koreans are out eating with family, friends and co-workers.
Here are some helpful tips for eating out with friends and co-workers in Korea:
-Respecting your elders is very important in Korea. Wait for the oldest person to eat first.
-A lot of dishes are communal dishes in the middle of the table. (This was odd for me at first since I'm used to having my own entree, but I got used to it.)
-In some situations the oldest person pays. Its rare to split the bill or go dutch.
-Don't pour your own drink. Let someone fill it for you. If you see someone else's drink getting empty refill it for them.
-It is very rude to blow your nose at the table. Don't do it.
-Do not stick your chopsticks straight up in your rice. It's very rude because its associated with offering food to the dead.
-Only hold one utensil in your hand at a time.
-Don't lift your bowl off of the table.
-There is no tipping in Korea
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