Uglier Koreans, Uglier Americans

We have 22 more social differences from the book Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans. Which ones are still relevant? Which ones should you be aware of?

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Notes

Ugly Koreans, Ugly Americans: Cultural and behavioral differences between Koreans and Americans

Min Byoung-chul

1993-2007

Common American Behaviors

“Koreans find it upsetting or peculiar when Americans…”

• Sit with legs crossed in front of a superior 
• Don’t stand up when a superior enters the office 
• Cross their arms when talking 
• Think it’s alright to ignore local traffic laws 
• Go Dutch 
• Call a Korean woman by her husband’s family name 
• Use sarcasm 
• Don’t offer to share their food 
• Begin drinking as soon as their glass if filled 
• Don’t pour drinks for everyone else 
• Fill up someone’s glass before it’s completely empty 

Common Korean Behaviors

“Americans find it upsetting or peculiar when Koreans…”

• Female janitorial staff clean men’s rooms while men are using them 
• Unisex restrooms 
• Unlock only one door of a double door 
• Ride motorcycles/scooters on the sidewalk 
• Remove seatbelts and stand up immediately upon landing 
• Drivers park illegally and block traffic 
• Drivers don’t yield to emergency vehicles 
• Ask personal questions 
• Eat dried squid in public 
• Parents let their children disturb others in public 
• Spit in public