https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6 Conversations in Diversity en-us 2019-02-11 12:28:07 UTC 2025-11-09 04:48:54 UTC hello@padlet.com kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329820835 The standard Korean used in South Korea is the Seoul dialect. Modern Korean uses the Hangul alphabet and sometimes includes a mixture of Chinese characters and Western terms. There are seven different levels of language to use depending on who is being addressed and the level of respect one wishes to convey. English is also taught as a requirement in school.]]> 2019-02-11 12:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329820835 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329823138 In South Korea, 32% of people are Christian, 8% are Roman Catholic, 24% are Buddhist, and more than 40% claim no religion. Confucianism is a major part of Korean society, but it is viewed as a philosophy rather than a religion. Confucian rites are performed by everyone, even Christians, as a way to honor and respect their dead.]]> 2019-02-11 12:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329823138 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329824747 Many people wear Western style clothing. In public conservative dress is very important. For special occasions and holidays people wear hanbok, a very traditional outfit. Hanbok has very bright colors. For women it is a two piece dress with a long skirt, and for men it is trousers and a loose fitting jacket or robe.]]> 2019-02-11 12:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329824747 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329827740 2019-02-11 13:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329827740 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329828249 2019-02-11 13:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329828249 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329828482 2019-02-11 13:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329828482 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329829084 Greetings differ depending on age and social standing. Traditionally people bow, and it is often accompanied by a handshake for men, but usually not for women. During a handshake the left hand supports the right hand. Children bow to show respect to their superiors. For friends or family a nod is acceptable. Professionals who are meeting for the first time present and accept business cards with both hands.]]> 2019-02-11 13:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329829084 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329831375 When you are passing an object it is polite to use both hands or the right hand gripped by the left hand at the wrist or forearm. Never put your feet on a desk or chair. Always cover your mouth when laughing or yawning to be polite. Never beckon with you index finger, as it is considered rude. Instead beckon by waving your fingers with the palm down. You should make eye contact when speaking with a peer, but it is respectful to avoid eye contact with a person of a different age.]]> 2019-02-11 13:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329831375 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329833519 Korean food is usually very spicy. Rice and kimchi are eaten with most meals. Rice is eaten as a rice porridge called juk, a pounded rice cake, or mixed with other grains, beans, or vegetables. Different types of juk are believed to have different mystical power, and it is often eaten for breakfast. Koreans also eat a large amount of seafood like clams, oysters, squid, octopus, or sea cucumbers. Chicken and beef are common meats. Soup is often eaten. Common alcoholic drinks are soju and makgeolli, which are both rice based. Fruit is mostly eaten as dessert.]]> 2019-02-11 13:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329833519 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329839496 This dish is made by stir frying cucumbers and beef over high heat with garlic, sesame, soy sauce, and chili pepper.]]> 2019-02-11 13:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329839496 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329842014 Soccer, baseball, basketball, and volleyball are the most popular sports. Boys play them almost anywhere they can. Tae Kwon Do is a martial art practiced by children. Most men also learn it during their mandatory two years of military service. Jokgu is a blend of volleyball, tennis, and soccer played by many men during and after their time in the military. Women don't generally play sports, but they work out inside by doing yoga, aerobics, pilates, or dance classes. Men enjoy going to billiards parlors. Women like going to movies, shopping, getting coffee, and visiting with friends and family. A popular card game is called go stop, and people of all ages play it. People of all ages enjoy karaoke, hiking, music, television, and computer game. Professional gaming is very popular and has a lot of fans.]]> 2019-02-11 13:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/329842014 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330287877 Traditionally Koreans lived with extended family, but there has been a transition to living with only immediate family members. Women are delaying marriage and childbirth as it becomes more common for them to establish careers, so South Korea has one of the lowest birth rates in the world. Most families have no more than two children. Due to the Confucian values that children should respect their elders, most families keep detailed family histories. In general a child's sole focus is education, so they don't help out around the house. In exchange they are expected to care for their parents when they are older. Normally the wife of the oldest son is responsible for their care. The father and oldest son receive the most respect. The father is seen as the provider and final decision maker. Although women increasingly have jobs outside of the home to help support their kids' expensive educations, they are still solely responsible for maintaining the household and rearing children. Men usually don't help out around the house. Women also have a lower status than men in the workplace.]]> 2019-02-12 12:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330287877 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330293096 Today there is a very large influence from Western music in South Korea. K-pop is a very popular genre of music originating in South Korea. It is popular throughout most of Asia and in many other places in the world. K-pop is usually performed/created by bands or groups rather than solo artists. The band BTS is one of the most popular South Korean K-pop groups, and they were even nominated for a Grammy this year.]]> 2019-02-12 12:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330293096 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330301057 South Korea is a very popular destination for tourists. People love to visit the capital, Seoul, but they also enjoy visiting smaller cities. People enjoy visiting temples, palaces, markets, parks, and many other attractions. Some of the most popular tourism destinations are the Korean DMZ, Gamcheon cultural village, Seoraksan National Park, and Jeju Glass Castle.]]> 2019-02-12 13:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330301057 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330307397 2019-02-12 13:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330307397 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330307744 2019-02-12 13:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330307744 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330308180 Known as the Santorini of South Korea]]> 2019-02-12 13:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330308180 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330308474 2019-02-12 13:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330308474 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330312146 2019-02-12 13:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330312146 kamarshall2 https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330312546 North and South Korea are planning to jointly host the 2032 Olympic Games. In South Korea Seoul would host the games, and Pyongyang would be the host city for North Korea. This effort could help unify the two Koreas. North and South Korea are planning to send a joint team to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics like they did for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games.]]> 2019-02-12 13:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kamarshall2/vm6u1gdo7lf6/wish/330312546