Dating can be difficult sometimes. Meeting the expectations of your significant other may not always be easy. But add on top of that cultural differences and you got a whole new pandora’s box. Read on to see what to expect if you want to date in Korea!
So without him knowing it, you’ve been planning on marrying G-dragon for a whole year now. And in your stalker mind, you’ve even dreamed up your own wedding! Well if it ever becomes a reality, make sure you know what’s expected of you if you’re marrying a Korean! (Weirdo 
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Gift giving is one of the hardest things to do. Sometimes you put so much time and thought into a gift, and your friend just kind of says “Ohhhh…. Thanks…” Yea, it sucks. But it’ll feel even worse if it’s a gift that says, “I don’t want to be friends anymore!” Find out what gives you shouldn’t give in Korea.
Whether you like it or not you’ll be using money pretty much everyday in Korea. And since cash rules, you should know the basic Korean etiquette and manners regarding money. Read this to make sure you avoid being rude in Korea!
Depending on where you’re from, the saying “age ain’t nothing but a number” might ring true. But in Korea, it’s a BIG number. Knowing someone’s age will instantly let people know where they stand on the super hierarchical Korean respect scale. Instantly, they’ll know how to act, how to speak and how to listen.
Korea’s changing rapidly, and many of the more “modern” Koreans tend to pay for meals individually (“dutch pay” in Korean). But some of the more traditional Koreans have a certain way of paying when hanging out. And that means you should know when it’s your turn to pay! Read on to make sure you’re not a freeloader 
In Korea, there is a special type of love that really explains a lot about Korea. It is called jeong (정). It’s a really difficult subject to tackle, so Keith invited Hyojin from TalktoMeinKorean.com to help explain!
Just like many Asian countries, bowing is a big part of greetings in Korea. It’s a way to show respect, say hi, thank you, and bye. So if you’re not sure how or when you should bow, watch this video to find out about bowing in Korea!
If a Korean person has been kind enough to invite you over to their house, you should be kind back. And giving gifts whenever visiting a Korean person’s home is pretty standard Korean cultural etiquette. Read on to see how polite you are!
Curious what a super intern’s cafe list looks like? Eric started his internship with Seoulistic a few months and ago and today it comes to an end. To leave you all with a special present, he presents his top 10 cafe recommendations in Seoul!
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