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Is it rude to walk and eat in Korea?

Eating. It is considered inappropriate for adults to eat while walking, so street food is often eaten on the spot where it is bought. Food should not be eaten with one's fingers. Spoons are used to eat soup, but chopsticks are used for everything else.



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The answer is some do, some don't. While in other cultures, especially western, it would be considered rude to chew with your mouth open, in Korean culture, it's not really that off-putting. Different culture, different manners.

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The main rules of etiquette in Korea
  • Take off your shoes. It is a good rule of etiquette in most homes in Korea to take off your shoes before entering. ...
  • Bowing. ...
  • Drinking in company. ...
  • Giving thanks before and after meals. ...
  • Sharing food. ...
  • Don't tip. ...
  • Giving and receiving with two hands. ...
  • Don't sit in reserved seats on the train.


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What Not to Do in Seoul on Your 1st Visit
  • Only staying in Myeongdong or Dongdaemun.
  • Skipping Seoul's natural attractions.
  • Talking loudly on public transportation.
  • Using one hand to receive/give something.
  • Sitting on subway seats reserved for the elderly/pregnant women.
  • Wearing shoes inside someone's home.


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