The Korean dating culture has always been a topic that interested me from seeing Korean couples walking around the streets. In Korea, people often get introduced to potential partners through meetings. These blind dates are rather common compared to the US, and they can be set up by friends or parents. PDA (public display of affection) is also frowned upon in Korea, although it is completely normal in the US. Due to its conservative and traditional culture, showing affection in public is considered disrespectful and tacky to others. Another culture shock that I received upon living in and visiting Korea was the prevalence of couple items such as couple shirts, couple shoes, couple phone cases, and couple accessories. Koreans take pride in having a partner, and thus although they do not public show their affection towards one another, they state their relationship status through attire. Lastly, Koreans emphasize holidays and anniversaries, no matter their frequency. Korean couples often celebrate their 100th day, 200th day, and 300th day by going on a date or romantic dinner. As I have not experienced this type of dating culture myself, it would be rather difficult if I tried to.
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This is so interesting! It is amazing how dating culture in different countries can be so different - anything from arranged marriages from childhood in some countries, to highly-celebrated dating rituals in others. That is so funny about the couples items in Korea, and I don't think I could deal with formally celebrating so many anniversaries either! I can hardly remember my own birthday :P Thanks for sharing!