🔇 The Korea Survival Guide #15. The Art of Silence: Mastering Public Etiquette in South Korea
A perfect example of Korean public etiquette: passengers relax and focus on their own activities without creating noise, while leaving the priority seats completely empty for those who might need them. 🔇 The Korea Survival Guide #15. The Art of Silence: Mastering Public Etiquette in South Korea Welcome back to The Korea Survival Guide ! So far, we have covered everything from using high-speed Wi-Fi to finding the nearest public restroom. Today, we are going to talk about something invisible but very important: Korean Public Etiquette. In many countries, public transportation is a place to talk loudly, laugh with friends, or listen to music. However, in South Korea, you will notice something different. It is very quiet. This "Sound of Silence" is a key part of Korean culture. If you follow these simple rules, you will feel like a local and avoid uncomfortable situations. 1. The Golden Rule: Keeping Quiet on Subways and Buses When you step onto a Seoul subway, you might feel...