Episode 27: Did You Eat? (Language)

This week Jun and Daniel discuss the Korean language in all of its beautiful and confusing glory. Specifically, Daniel brings up the topic of how it is very indirect and how he struggles with that as an American. What are some confusing American phrases for Koreans to learn? What is a high-context vs low-context society, and what impact does this have on language in Korea compared to America? What are some regional differences within Korea when it comes to language and directness? What are some phrases that Daniel has had to get used to? How has being in Korea for close to 2.5 years now changed Daniel’s Korean drama viewing experience? 

If you're interested in any of these questions, tune in to hear Daniel and Jun discuss all this and more! Also in this episode, Daniel shares a story about buying a car right after moving to Korea, Jun bravely attempts his Gyeongsangdo accent, and both hosts place themselves on the Korean Korean to American American spectrum.

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