1. Avoiding eye contact when being scolded.

It is understood by Koreans that looking into elders’ or your boss’s eyes when being scolded is insolent.  However, Americans think that avoiding eye contacts is not on-ly being disrespectful but also dishonest to others.

2. Pulling others’ clothes to get attention.

Instead of saying ‘excuse me’, Koreans often pull others’ clothes to get attention. This is very rude in

Americans’ point of view, considering how doing so intrudes on-e’s personal space.

3. Walking hands to hands with those of same sex.

Koreans, especially women, think holding hands with those of same sex is quite normal.

This is so because it symbolizes their strong friendship. However, Americans may think of it as a sign of lesbianism.