Korea Unpacked-Cultural Etiquette: Do’s & Don’ts

🥢 Cultural Etiquette
	🥢 Korean Dining & Etiquette Tips
	Wait for the eldest person at the table to start eating first before you begin your meal.
	Do not touch food with your fingers — except when making a lettuce wrap (ssam), which is customary.
	Never stick chopsticks or spoons upright in a bowl of rice — this resembles a funeral ritual.
	Use a spoon to eat rice (not chopsticks).
	After the meal, place your chopsticks and spoon back where they were set, neatly on the table.
	🧭 Etiquette in Korean Homes & Public Spaces
	Remove your shoes when entering Korean homes, temples, or guesthouses.
	A simple bow or polite nod is considered the most respectful greeting.
	When giving or receiving anything (like gifts or money), use both hands as a sign of courtesy.
	There is no tipping culture in Korea.