Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Pyongshin Sangja]

I used to do it and people would look at me and say, "Yangban, yangban."

It's a status thing. You aren't supposed to break a sweat or rush anywhere, this is why they are such slow walkers.

[andrew]

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[cdn_guy7610]

My question is why can't Koreans walk straight? You try to walk past them and they drift over in front and then you try the other. They could be sober and would still fail a soberity test in Canada because they can't walk a straight line.

[tzechuk]

For a more boring explanation... I *think* it has something to do with confucianism which implies that you shouldn't wave your arms about as you walk....