Let's Learn KOREAN

Trivia #9 : Age Culture

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Age might just be a number to other foreign countries but in Korea, it matters a lot.

Koreans will always ask your age first to know which role they are: oppa/noona, hyung/eonnie, maknae or friends.

Since Korean culture is heavily influenced by Confucianism and being older even by 1 year automatically means you are "higher" than them. It means your opinions are more respected as you're older and wiser. Also, the eldest tends to pay and treat the younger ones.

Being in a "friend" level means you were born in the same year. If you are younger or older by month/s, it does not matter. Being the same age in Korea means you're equals, and you'll be instantly labeled as a friend

Being younger means you should respect the older people around you, and follow orders. A great perk of being the younger one is that older Koreans will generally feel the need to take care of you.

For Koreans, age is very important. So be careful when you talk to new people because in South Korea, they have Formal and Informal speaking which is based on age.

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That's all for today!
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