Comments on: Are Koreans More Polite When They’re Naked? — A Visit to a Korean Bathhouse

By: Dina VagabondQuest

Dina VagabondQuest — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 05:47:00 +0000

Wow, great observation in their polite level 🙂
I did onsen in Japan, and I did a horrible mistake: Jumped to the hot pool before rinsing myself. Everybody was starring at me. How embarrassing..

By: Federico

Federico — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:27:00 +0000

See, when I was there I was alone and simply walked in with with my swimming suit- I didn’t know I had to be naked. Soon after a couple of elderly men came in and requested I take my speedo off- I as then explained about the culture behind it.

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:52:00 +0000

Amy, I think it’s one of those things that you either like it or you don’t 🙂

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:42:00 +0000

In reply to Melanie Ehler. That seems to be the average price here in Daejeon. I did go to the one at the Hamilton Hotel one time, and stayed the night. I can't remember the price, but I know it wasn't any more than 12 dollars, and I think it was less. I've also used the one at the Express Bus Station in Seoul, and the last time I was there it was 10.000Won. I'm not sure if that was just the sauna or the jimjilbang as well. i didn't spend the night.

By: LadyE

LadyE — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:54:37 +0000

In reply to Aaron. I relate to the Expo in Shanghai. The Chinese were pretty crazy when it came to standing in line.

By: Melanie Ehler

Melanie Ehler — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:10:00 +0000

All the jimjilbangs I go to are wayyy more expensive, like 7 to 12 dollars just for entry, although if you stay all night, it’s a bargain. Maybe I just go to the fancy ones. ^^

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:01:00 +0000

Not me! I went to several onsens in Japan, and it sounds like a similar concept. I could never relax because I could never get past the whole being naked in a room full of naked people. Too strange for me, but that’s awesome you could take advantage and enjoy yourself.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:19:00 +0000

Naked in public bath? I don’t know about that… Either way, Koreans sound an awful lot like Chinese do when it comes to getting in line (I almost got trampled at the Shanghai World Expo). Glad to hear they’re more polite naked! Not a care in the world perhaps when you could care less how people look at you?

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:52:00 +0000

In reply to Sabina. Sabina, over the years I have met some very nice Koreans. As individuals they can be lovely. However, when they're out in public they don't think anything of pushing in line, or whatever. A lot of it has to do with the Confucius influence. If they don't know you, you are invisible to them. A good example is when you go into the ladies room and their is a lineup. It's important that you acknowledge each person who comes in after you. Usually a bow of the head and a smile will do it. Once you've done that they won't try and push in front of you.

By: Nancie (Ladyexpat)

Nancie (Ladyexpat) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:47:00 +0000

In reply to RyukyuMike.

Oh Mike……….chuckling here 🙂