Visiting a co-teachers home

[Scott]

My girlfriend and I have been invited to visit with my co-teachers family.  This will be the first time I visit a Korean family in their home.  Is there anything I should know when it comes to cultural etiquette?  I know they won't be offended if I fly blind and bang around the house with my laid back Canadian attitude.  I'm just hoping to impress them with my knowledge of traditional Korean etiquette.  Any help in that department would be appreciated.

[incognito84]

I've visited a co-teacher's house on numerous occasions (actually, once every week for dinner for an entire year).

Just use your best Canadian manners. Do as you would do back home. Be polite, take your shoes off and go with the flow.

They will try to accomodate you more and won't expect you to bend over backwards trying to accomodate their culture... unless thay're ridiculous!

[sonya]

It's also tradition to bring a gift!  For a first time visit it's customary to bring toilet paper or soap...dish soap, detergent or whatever.

As a foreigner they would probably love a little Canadian souvenier if you've got it.  I do the once a week thing as well and now bring fruit when I go.

Have fun!

Sonya