10 Etiquette Rules to Follow in Korea 1. Greeting Etiquette When meeting someone for the first time or greeting elders, it is polite to bow slightly. 2. Dining Etiquette It is customary to wait until the eldest person at the table starts eating before you begin. Do not lift your rice bowl while eating, and use both a spoon and chopsticks properly. 3. Using Honorifics When speaking to someone older or meeting someone for the first time, it is important to use polite speech (e.g., "-yo," "-seumnida"). 4. Public Transportation Manners Seats reserved for the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities should be left available. Keep phone conversations quiet and use earphones when listening to music or watching videos. 5. Waiting in Line in Public Places It is basic etiquette to stand in line at subway stations, bus stops, cafés, and other public places. 6. Taking Off Shoes Indoors In Korean homes, traditional restaurants, and some ac...