American Lifestyle & Korean Lifestyle
By Choo Da Ye
There are many countries in the world. So many countries, so many customs. But, there are some similarities because we all are humans. In this essay, I will contrast American lifestyle with Korean lifestyle and compare them.
There are many differences between American and Korean lifestyle. In Korea, it is important to hold old men and other people in high esteem. So, there is a term of respect in Korea. Koreans use this except for with children, friends, family. Also, they bow mutually when encounter a person or meet someone for the first time. In contrast, Americans don't use a term of respect. Besides, they usually shake hands when they meet someone at first. American lifestyle is much freer than Korean. In Korea, there are few holidays, so it seems that Koreans work night and day, and always busy. In America, people, including students, seem to have more free time than Koreans.
It seems that there are no common things between American lifestyle and Korean lifestyle. But, it is common to live with family, to go to school, to get jobs etc. Also, while Americans do not bow to old men or use a term of respect, they do other things to show respect. For example, in the bus, they offer their seat to a old man. There is another thing that is similar. America and Korea have national holidays like New Years day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas. Americans and Koreans have a festival that day and enjoy the festival.
American lifestyle and Korean lifestyle have many differences. But, there are also common things between them. We have to remember not only 'So many countries, so many customs' but also 'So many countries, but there are some common customs!'.
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