South Korea Basic Travel Guide - Level Up (Ep. 15)

What everyone should know before traveling to South Korea. A talk about people speaking English, using and carrying money, the style and taste of local food, quality of drinking water, cultural practices regarding shoes, squat toilets in public restrooms, insane traffic, a great public transportation system, and the wonderful Korean people. Thanks for watching!

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[aburningpromise]

Do you have to be fluent in korean to teach Koreans English?

[GreenEggsAndHamster]

@aburningpromise Oh, not at all. In fact, it's against the rules at most schools for foreign teachers to use Korean. They want students to be exposed to a pure English environment. Check out my "Can I Teach English in Korea?" video if you are interested in applying.

Good luck and thanks for watching!

[123gwf]

I've been told that Koreans expect workers to be incredibly subordinate to their employer (even more so than in the u.s., if that's possible). Is that true?

Also, this same person told me that Koreans consider it confrontational to make a lot of eye contact when speaking to them. Is that right?

[GreenEggsAndHamster]

@123gwf Koreans tend to place a lot of importance on age and seniority. For that reason, questioning one's boss (especially since they sponsor your visa) is generally not advised. You just have to hope you get a job for a well-managed company that will treat you right. Also, making too much direct eye contact with an elder could be considered offensive. Korea is a little different, but a respectful, hard-working attitude is all you really need to coexist. Thanks for the questions!

[deck2233]

Don't take the black cabs from Incheon. Also learn the subway and bus schedules. Drink bottled water when you first get there. Know the won exchange rates. Learn basic phrases. Also get a humidifier. Bring hand sanitizer when you go eat. Try to blend in as much as possible through language,dress, and cultural respect. It makes a big difference.

[GreenEggsAndHamster]

@deck2233 Those are good tips as well. Thanks so much!

[brinelaxE3]

Great video! By the way I really like the music you have in your videos

[Biznetzy]

Always a hit from GreenEggsAndHamster!!

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

[gokuuzamaki1]

excuse me is it expensive and difficult to find a place in korea,

also is it hard to contact your family from there?

[GreenEggsAndHamster]

@Biznetzy Thanks for watching, Biznetz!!!! I really appreciate it!

[GreenEggsAndHamster]

@vainbadkitty Yes, metal chopsticks are awesome! Thanks for watching!