How the personal life of Koreans works (19 photos)

The personal life of South Koreans is subject to certain rules.





What is happening to people all over the world, and in South Korea is not exception before they decide to tie the knot and have children? That's right, they fall in love! That's just this part The personal life of the inhabitants of South Korea is subject to certain rules.



So, for example, young Koreans begin dating the opposite sex much later than their European peers - those do manage to get involved in a serious relationship while still in senior school. Koreans are different. Love is, of course, beautiful, but hardly whether it will feed you in the future or provide a decent level earnings! Therefore, up to a certain point, or rather, before entering the institutions of higher education, parents in South Korea forbid their children start any kind of romantic relationship. Education comes first, that's all the rest - later.



In addition, with all the desire, just go on a date with attractive guy or girl, young Koreans can't. In South Korea is not accepted like this, out of the blue, to invite a person to date... even if you like him very much. Another thing is to rely on friends and relatives in search of a potential partner - this is Korea common practice!



The Koreans even came up with a special term for such meetings - sogethin, consisting, in fact, of two words - "mitin" ("meeting" in English) and "seogae" ("performance", "acquaintance" in Korean). This the term Koreans call a date (most often, blindly), organized by friends, relatives and even work colleagues.



This way of dating, by the way, once again emphasizes the restraint and conservatism of Koreans, who are extremely embarrassed to meet a new person on your own. You never know how he will react! And when the date is organized in advance, and even by close people, great Chances are it will work out great!



Another way to meet for the purpose of a serious relationship a little closer, because a professional matchmaker is involved in it. Such dates are called matsson, and people most often resort to them senior age. However, in many Korean dramas, it is not uncommon episodes are shown in which wealthy parents hire matchmaker, so that she picks up a worthy party for their son or daughter.



Most often, a matchmaker is required for those Koreans who, say so, "stayed too long in the girls" (if it concerns women). Roughly speaking, adults who, for one reason or another, cannot find the right partner for you. And for them matsson is the best option!



As for the dates themselves, here too the Koreans adhere to old-fashioned and very conservative canons. Especially this about the first date. In other words, for dinner and other entertainment at the first meeting, the man pays, but if the date went well, and the couple is ready to move on, then they may well come up with their own rules: for example, pay in half or in turns.



Also, Koreans are extremely restrained in the manifestation of tender feelings. That is why on the city streets of South Korea you will not meet passionately kissing couples who don't care about public opinion. And me spit, so the most passionate expression of feelings among Koreans lovers is the touch of each other's hands or a light kiss on the cheek.



But what more vividly reflects mutual sympathy is wearing the same or paired clothes: for example, T-shirts with similar print. By the way, Koreans usually wear paired T-shirts during their honeymoon. month when they traditionally go to Jeju Island. Yes, in general the same things are a signal to society that two people are connected romantic feelings.



With parents, too, everything is not easy, because, as you remember, the role senior family members in Korean society is great to impossible. That's why just go into the house and invite a girl/ guy on a date, or, on the contrary, at the end of the meeting, it will not work to go home - in the South Korea is not accepted. Meeting and getting to know the family - event official, because on it a Korean should not only introduce himself to his family his future passion, but also to win their trust. Otherwise, The first date can easily be the last...



South Koreans are extremely sensitive to anniversaries relationships, and especially to 100-day and 1000-day. If a couple lasted together for 100 days, which means that the lovers are ready move to a higher level of relationship, and are officially considered couple. Same story with 1000 day anniversaries and couples those who have overcome this milestone can easily tie the knot.



100 day anniversary

100 day and 1000 day anniversary in South Korea accepted celebrate beautifully and romantically. For example, Koreans in love hang love castles near the Namsan tower in Seoul, similar to those that are in love left on the bridges of Paris and other cities. Or on occasion 100-day relationship anniversary, a young man can send a girl a bouquet of 100 roses, lay out the petals in an open field with her name or place burning candles on the ground in the shape of a huge heart. In general, not say afterwards that Koreans are not romantic!



Love locks at Namsan tower in Seoul

Here's to Valentine's Day lovers from South Korea are treated with great enthusiasm and love this holiday very much. Here only cute "valentines" and other romantic gifts for February 14 only women cook.



And the men are waiting ... waiting for March 14 to come - White day. This holiday appeared in Japan, but, as usual, received a wide distribution in other Asian countries. On white day korean men always give their "halves" something white. It's possible be chocolate, flowers, a soft toy or... lingerie. Yes, yes, underwear, such a gift is almost the only openly intimate and a piquant manifestation of love among Koreans!



And, of course, most of the citizens of South Korea, especially among those who adhere to the traditional and conservative way of life, there is a strict ban on living together until weddings. And although in the modern world, many couples neglect traditions, such behavior is still considered highly disrespectful and even shameful.



Most parents in South Korea will be very surprised to learn that that one of their children or just acquaintances lives with their companion or companion before marriage. The same applies to the birth of children outside marriage. Koreans of the older generation are convinced that the couple can move in together, just getting married. And there is nothing to say about children! Baby just don't can be born in an incomplete family! And the western approach 'try live together" does not work in Korea. After all, the principle "appreciate each other to wedding" Korean culture is alien and incomprehensible.



And here's another moment. Many Koreans in love, having made sure of mutual affection, they begin to wear "paired rings" long before the wedding. Most often this happens immediately after 100-day anniversary, and paired rings lovers once again emphasize the fact that they are together. And then - only the wedding. But about this some other time.