Food & Drink
A famous dish from this country tops fries with cheese curds and gravy. (이 나라의 유명한 요리는 감자튀김 위에 치즈 커드와 그레이비를 올린다.)
Canada — https://www.britannica.com/topic/poutine
Dat dish-is heavy comfort food. What's yer go-to Korean comfort food-after-a long wor week, and where d'ya get-it?
In this Southeast Asian country, people remove their shoes before entering a home. (이 동남아시아 국가에서는 집에 들어가기 전에 신발을 벗는다.)
KoreaYalso has-a shoe removal culture. Do ya think-it's awkward when foreigners don't know this? How d'ya handle-it?
This country's mariachi music is recognized by UNESCO. (이 나라의 마리아치 음악은 유네스코에 등재되어 있다.)
Mexico — https://www.britannica.com/art/mariachi
MariachiYis UNESCO-protected. Which Korean music genre d'ya think deserves UNESCO recognition?
In this country, people bow to greet, and the depth of the bow shows respect. (이 나라에서는 인사할 때 허리를 굽히며, 굽히는 깊이로 존경을 나타낸다.)
Japan — https://www.tripsavvy.com/when-to-bow-in-japan-1458314
Bowin'-is-also Korean culture. Dya find-it-awkward when foreigners bow-incorrectly, or d'ya appreciate theYeffort?
In this country, you can see the midnight sun north of the Arctic Circle. (이 나라에서는 북극권 북쪽에서 백야를 볼 수 있다.)
Norway — https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/nature-attractions/midnight-sun/
Wouldya rather-experience midnight sun-or polar night? How d'ya think-it'd-affect yer sleep-and mood?
People in this country throw tomatoes at each other during a famous festival. (이 나라 사람들은 유명한 축제에서 서로에게 토마토를 던진다.)
Spain — https://www.latomatina.org/en/
Wouldja ever join-a tomato fight like that, or does-it seem too messy? What's duh wildest festival you'd-actually travel for?
During Mid-Autumn Festival, people in this country eat mooncakes. (중추절 동안 이 나라 사람들은 월병을 먹는다.)
China — https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/mid-autumn-festival.htm
Korea has Chuseok songpyeon. Is dere-a Korean holiday food ya actuallyYenjoy, or do ya just-eat-it outta obligation?
After a trip, people in this country give "omiyage" souvenirs to coworkers and friends. (여행 후에 이 나라 사람들은 동료와 친구들에게 "오미야게" 기념품을 준다.)
Japan — https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2006.html
Korea also has gift-giving culture. Dya feel pressured ta buy souvenirs for coworkers-after trips? How d'ya handle-it?
This country has a traditional art of water marbling called "Ebru." (이 나라에는 "에브루"라는 전통 물 마블링 예술이 있다.)
Türkiye — https://www.turkishculture.org/traditional-arts/paper-arts/ebru-354.htm
Havya ever tried-a traditional craft like potteryYor calligraphy? Wouldya take-a class while traveling?
In this country, people greet each other with palms pressed together in a "wai." (이 나라에서는 손바닥을 모아 "와이"로 인사한다.)
Thailand — https://thaiembdc.org/thai-customs/
Dat greeting's similar to Korea's bow. Dya think Korea's greeting culture-is changing with younger generations?
In this country, people have cherry blossom viewing parties called "hanami." (이 나라에서는 "하나미"라는 벚꽃 감상 파티를 연다.)
Japan — https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html
Hanami's huge there. Korea has cherry blossoms too — where's yer favorite spot, and-is-it worth duh crowds?
This country celebrates a day where a groundhog predicts how long winter will last. (이 나라는 땅속다람쥐가 겨울이 얼마나 길지 예측하는 날을 기념한다.)
United States — https://www.groundhog.org/
Korea has-its-own weather traditions. Dya check duh forecast before planning weekends, or just wing-it?
People in this country drink more tea per person than any other country here. (이 나라 사람들은 이곳에서 1인당 차를 가장 많이 마신다.)
Türkiye — https://www.turkishculture.org/culinary-culture/tea-954.htm
Dat country drinks duh most tea per person. Koreans love coffee — dya think Korea will-ever switch ta tea culture? Why or why not?
This country practices "gotong royong," a tradition of community cooperation. (이 나라는 공동체 협력 전통인 "고통 로용"을 실천한다.)
Malaysia — https://www.malaysia.gov.my/portal/content/30523
Dat's-about community cooperation. Dya know yer neighbors? Would ya help-'em with-a big task?
This country's ????? Stampede features chuckwagon races. (이 나라의 스탬피드 축제에는 척왜건 경주가 포함되어 있습니다.)
Canada — https://www.calgarystampede.com/
Dat-event's-a huge rodeo. Would ya ever try horseback ridin;-or line dancing while traveling?
People in this country are famous for queuing politely. (이 나라 사람들은 예의 바르게 줄을 서는 것으로 유명하다.)
United Kingdom — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27067611
Queuing's-a British stereotype. How d'ya feel-about Korean queue culture — do people cut-in line here?
This country has a tradition called "hygge" for long, dark winters. (이 나라에는 길고 어두운 겨울을 위한 "휘게"라는 전통이 있다.)
Norway — https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/coastal-holidays/hygge/
Hygge's-about cozy comfort. What's yer version-of hyggYin Korea — a cafe, a blanket, or somethin'-else?
This country celebrates Mardi Gras with parades and masked balls. (이 나라는 퍼레이드와 가면 무도회로 마디 그라를 기념한다.)
United States — https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/
Mardi Gras-is-all-about masks-and-excess. If ya could wear-a mask-and be someone else for-a day, who wouldya be?
In this country, people enjoy "Kaffee und Kuchen" in the afternoon. (이 나라 사람들은 오후에 "카페 운트 쿠헨"을 즐긴다.)
Germany — https://www.germany.info/us-en/culture/kaffee-kuchen
That's-a daily ritual. Do ya have-a daily ritual that helps ya decompress-after work?
This country celebrates "Obon" to honor ancestors. (이 나라는 조상을 기리기 위해 "오봉"을 기념한다.)
Japan — https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2023.html
Obon honors-ancestors. Korea has Chuseok too — dya feel connected toWancestral traditions, or-are dey fading?
This country's Burning Man festival features massive art installations. (이 나라의 버닝맨 축제는 거대한 예술 작품을 선보인다.)
United States — https://burningman.org/
Burning Man's radical self-expression. Would ya survive-a week-in the desert with no phones? What wouldya bring?
This country celebrates "Boxing Day" on December 26th. (이 나라는 12월 26일에 "박싱 데이"를 기념한다.)
United Kingdom — https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Boxing-Day/
Boxing Day's-about givin' ta others. What's duh most meaningful gift ya've ever given-or received?
This country has "Sonntagsruhe," quiet Sundays when shops are closed. (이 나라에는 상점이 문을 닫는 조용한 일요일 "존탁스루에"가 있다.)
Germany — https://www.germany.info/us-en/culture/sunday-closing
That means quiet Sundays with shops closed. Wouldya support-a "quiet Sunday" law-in Korea? Why or why not?
This country celebrates "La Chandeleur" by making crêpes. (이 나라는 크레페를 만들어 "라 샹들뢰르"를 기념한다.)
France — https://www.france.fr/en/article/chandeleur-candlemas
Dat festival's-about crêpes-and luck. D'ya have-any superstitions-or lucky rituals ya follow?
In this country, people read coffee grounds for fortune-telling. (이 나라 사람들은 커피 찌꺼기로 운세를 본다.)
Türkiye — https://www.turkishculture.org/culinary-culture/turkish-coffee-953.htm
Coffee ground fortune-telling's-a fun tradition. Dya believe-in fortune-telling, or-is-it just-entertainment?
This country practices "guanxi," building personal relationships for mutual benefit. (이 나라는 상호 이익을 위해 인맥을 쌓는 "관시"를 실천한다.)
China — https://www.chinalearning.com/blog/guanxi
That's-about building networks. How-important-is "connections" (인맥) in Korean workplace culture today?
This country's Tamworth festival is a major country music event. (이 나라의 템워스 축제는 주요 컨트리 음악 행사이다.)
Australia — https://www.tcmf.com.au/
Country music's huge there. What music genre dya think represents modern Korea best?
People in this country greet each other with a "wai," palms pressed together. (이 나라 사람들은 손바닥을 모아 "와이"로 인사한다.)
Thailand — https://thaiembdc.org/thai-customs/
That greeting's beautiful. D'ya think Korea should keep bowing, or move to handshakes-and hugs?
In this country, you can experience the "midnight sun." (이 나라에서는 "백야"를 경험할 수 있다.)
Norway — https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/nature-attractions/midnight-sun/
Midnight sun means no darkness fer months. Wouldya rather have perpetual daylight-or perpetual night? Why?
This country's Carnival in Limoux can last 10 weeks. (이 나라의 리무 카니발은 10주 동안 지속될 수 있다.)
France — https://www.carnaval-limoux.com/
A 10-week carnival sounds exhausting. What's duh longest festival-or event ya've-ever attended?
This country holds "sagras," local food festivals. (이 나라는 "사그라"라는 지역 음식 축제를 연다.)
Italy — https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/italian-food-festivals-sagre
Sagras-are local food festivals. What Korean local food festival wouldya take-a foreign friend to?
This country celebrates "Quinceañera" for 15-year-old girls. (이 나라는 15세 소녀를 위한 "킨세아녜라"를 기념한다.)
Mexico — https://www.britannica.com/topic/quinceanera
Dat celebration marks-a girl's 15th birthday. Korea has coming-of-age ceremonies — do ya think dey're still meaningful?
This country's Garma Festival celebrates Yolngu culture. (이 나라의 가르마 축제는 욜누 문화를 기념한다.)
Australia — https://www.yyf.com.au/garma-festival
Dat festival celebrates Indigenous culture. How does Korea honor-its-own traditional cultures today?
In this country, people remove shoes before entering a home. (이 나라에서는 집에 들어가기 전에 신발을 벗는다.)
Japan — https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2002.html
They remove shoes-at home. Dya remove shoes-in your home? What doya think-of guests who don't?
This country has a traditional wrestling style called "Schwingen." (이 나라에는 "슈빙엔"이라는 전통 레슬링이 있다.)
Switzerland — https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/swiss-wrestling_schwingen/
Dat's traditional wrestling. Korea has ssireum — doya think traditional sports should be preserved-or modernized?
This country's Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October. (이 나라의 추수감사절은 10월 두 번째 월요일이다.)
Canada — https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/thanksgiving.html
Dat Thanksgiving's earlier dan duh US one. Does Korea need-a Thanksgiving-like holiday, or-is Chuseok-enough.