The Food

Meal times and table etiquette play a huge part in Korean Culture.
It was in these contexts that I was able to witness the unspoken
rules of the hierarchical system that pervades all aspects of Korean culture.
Examples of this include that no one starts eating until the eldest
person starts eating first. You never pour your own drink first. Everyone
leaves the table at the same time. Most dishes are shared. The hospitality
of Korean hosts shower their guests with is second to none. These photos
are of my students and I eating at a traditional Korean BBQ place
in Pyeontaek. It was delicious - however they knew that as I was a guest
they didn't expect me to know their table etiquette - it was at this restaurant
that I was informed.