Behavior in New York and Korea
As I think of the difference between two countries, the U.S and Korea, the U.S people seem to be outgoing and in contrast, the Korean people seem to be reserved. Generally speaking, Americans have confidence in what they want to do, and Korean do not. This tendency can be observed whenever, especially in classrooms more and more.
For example, Americans do something without any hesitation. Actually, all of the people except Korean, speak to other people naturally. Also, they can sing a song using earphone in the subway or in the streets. Moreover, we can see some people who have a talent about dance, song, drawing...etc in every place. In contrast, Koreans don't like to express themselves. Of course, some people show their talents in some places, but not everyone. Most of the people keep their feeling and thoughts in their own mind without expressing them. They believe that it is a virtue and consideration for the public.
We can find another example in some conversation between Americans and Koreans. Americans speak with someone freely. They don't need to use polite expressions when they have conversation with those older than themselves. Also, they speak to companions directly. Koreans, however, don't say "no". If they have an opposed opinion, they speak by detour, not straight. Unlike in the U.S, We believe these are virtues and consideration for other people.
I know from my experience that Koreans don't interrupt the teacher's speaking. If they want to ask him something, after he has done his speaking, we ask him. Actually, I too did it. But nowadays, I have changed to the American style. It's a better way to improve the better conversation, I think. Because if we ask the questions to the teacher after finishing the class, the questions might be uncertain or not remembered. Actually, I did it. So I have been trying to change it as a this way.
The differences the reason why happen two countries are caused by construction of society. Because of Confucian ideas, Korea has been valued politeness above everything else. I think it's not bad. In contrast, sometimes Americans need to speak by detour. So both of countries need a matter of finding a happy medium. Because of social atmosphere, most of Korean might be a reserved. Although two countries have a difference about character, understanding and respecting for each other, everything will be fine.
For example, Americans do something without any hesitation. Actually, all of the people except Korean, speak to other people naturally. Also, they can sing a song using earphone in the subway or in the streets. Moreover, we can see some people who have a talent about dance, song, drawing...etc in every place. In contrast, Koreans don't like to express themselves. Of course, some people show their talents in some places, but not everyone. Most of the people keep their feeling and thoughts in their own mind without expressing them. They believe that it is a virtue and consideration for the public.
We can find another example in some conversation between Americans and Koreans. Americans speak with someone freely. They don't need to use polite expressions when they have conversation with those older than themselves. Also, they speak to companions directly. Koreans, however, don't say "no". If they have an opposed opinion, they speak by detour, not straight. Unlike in the U.S, We believe these are virtues and consideration for other people.
I know from my experience that Koreans don't interrupt the teacher's speaking. If they want to ask him something, after he has done his speaking, we ask him. Actually, I too did it. But nowadays, I have changed to the American style. It's a better way to improve the better conversation, I think. Because if we ask the questions to the teacher after finishing the class, the questions might be uncertain or not remembered. Actually, I did it. So I have been trying to change it as a this way.
The differences the reason why happen two countries are caused by construction of society. Because of Confucian ideas, Korea has been valued politeness above everything else. I think it's not bad. In contrast, sometimes Americans need to speak by detour. So both of countries need a matter of finding a happy medium. Because of social atmosphere, most of Korean might be a reserved. Although two countries have a difference about character, understanding and respecting for each other, everything will be fine.
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