title: [Book Sharing] Koreans Are Not What You Think
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Koreans Are Not What You Think
Interesting Korean Culture × Special Habits × Superb Life Observations by Wife Tai-mi
Author: Tai-mi Publisher: China Times Publishing
Published: 2014/08/25
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## Preface:
This is the fourteenth book I've read this year.
I've said that I usually balance a serious book with a lighthearted one to adjust my mind and body. When communicating with Korean and Japanese colleagues, besides the language itself, I find that the cultural differences are really significant. I bought this book to better understand my Korean colleagues and hopefully avoid stepping on any cultural landmines.
## Content Summary and Thoughts:
Crazy about Korean dramas, chasing idols, learning Korean, also want to understand everything about Koreans;
Have prejudices against Koreans? Maybe you have some misunderstandings about them!
Tai-mi takes you deep into daily life, and from then on, you'll know them like the back of your hand,
Even if it's your first time in Korea, you can get started right away!
### Chapter Listing
- Chapter 1 Practical Guide to Living in Korea! Food, Clothing, Housing, and Transportation
- Chapter 2 Is Reality as Romantic as Korean Dramas?
- Chapter 3 Getting Started with Integrating into Korea!
The first chapter shares many interesting experiences related to Korean food, clothing, housing, and transportation, including the origin of Korean metal chopsticks. Korean kimchi soup isn't for drinking; it's for washing chopsticks. There are also many interesting names, "Doenjang Girl," "Hurry-Hurry Disease." There are also many interesting Korean habits, sitting on the floor, eating rice for breakfast, kimchi, asking age first when meeting, and after-party gatherings (Japan seems to have this too?). It also mentions the interesting culture of Korean bathhouses, workplace rules, and the habit of overtime.
## Thoughts:
This book shares a lot of interesting content, although it's all new knowledge to me. But friends who often watch Korean dramas may have observed some small details. I highly recommend everyone to read this book to understand the cultural differences in Korea together. This way, you can better appreciate the background context when communicating with friends (colleagues).
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