Throughout the episode so far, there have been many instances where the characters shared meals with each other. Some of the tables rise low off the floor, and those eating sit on cushions and eat. The cushions often times have heating. Also when eating in a setting such as this, shoes should not be worn. This is not always the case, as they eat on tables and use chairs like it is accustomed in America. In Korean culture, elders are respected and followed. It is no different when it comes time to eat. Everyone waits until those older than them are seated before sitting themselves. They also wait until the oldest begins eating before everyone younger begins eating.
Eating the food itself should be paced, and no one should eat too much faster or slower than the others at the table. As for the food, there is one main dish, but many side dishes that are refilled as much as those eating need it. The side dishes are shared with everyone at the table and there is a wide variety of them. Food wastage is unacceptable and everyone eating is expected to only serve themselves as much as they think they will eat. It is common custom to say “I will eat well” before the meal and “I ate well” in Korean after the meal. When is comes to alcohol, one should never deny when being served by someone older. Also when pouring drinks, it is custom to pour the drink for the other and to put the lightly under the pouring arm when serving. A popular alcoholic drink in Korea is Soju, and it is often cheaper than water.
Eating the food itself should be paced, and no one should eat too much faster or slower than the others at the table. As for the food, there is one main dish, but many side dishes that are refilled as much as those eating need it. The side dishes are shared with everyone at the table and there is a wide variety of them. Food wastage is unacceptable and everyone eating is expected to only serve themselves as much as they think they will eat. It is common custom to say “I will eat well” before the meal and “I ate well” in Korean after the meal. When is comes to alcohol, one should never deny when being served by someone older. Also when pouring drinks, it is custom to pour the drink for the other and to put the lightly under the pouring arm when serving. A popular alcoholic drink in Korea is Soju, and it is often cheaper than water.