concept   etiquette
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, etiquette focuses on polite gestures and using utensils for eating.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 grab Korea In some settings, it is acceptable to grab food with your chopsticks directly from a shared dish. 1
2 grab Korea Not polite to grab food off a shared plate without using serving chopsticks 1
3 grab South Korea It is impolite to grab food with your hands, and chopsticks or other utensils are always used for eating. 1
4 pull Korea It is common to pull off one's shoes before entering a home or certain indoor spaces. 1
5 pull South Korea In these cultures, it is polite to pull a sliding door open gently and smoothly. 1
6 pull South Korea In some traditional homes, sliding doors are used instead of pulling open doors. 1
7 pull South Korea In these countries, it is considered impolite to pull open sliding doors, as they are meant to be pushed. 1
8 squeeze South Korea Physical contact like squeezing is generally reserved for close family or romantic partners, and is not a common greeting gesture. 1