Do you find it embarassing when kpop/kdrama fans do the bowing when it's not part of their culture?

What's the difference btw a nod and a shy bowing

Ummm idk

I am not Korean, so I don't fully understand/recognize the importance of how bowing is in their culture.

So I don't think that I have a say if in this case, it is mockery or some sign of disrespect to their culture.

But we should always be wanting to expand our knowledge and acceptance to cultures different than our own.

to add to what quarkie and sara-m said

it's about respecting another's culture when you visit their country or partake in their customs

for example with chopsticks

do not stick your chopsticks into your rice as if it was a pole (ie. upright) since it resembles funeral incense and brings bad luck...

No, it’s not embarrassing at all. It shows your respect for another culture.

Depends on context.

when you go there whether is Japan or SK you gotta do it, otherwise you have no way to greet people or show respect

they rarely shake hands

I know from movies that you only do this in front of a queen or a king

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Depends on the situation. If it’s between non Koreans/Asians and/or no one has any real connections to bowing then yeah it can be cringe but there’s nothing really bad about it unless they’re deliberately being offensive about it

But if it’s with a asian person or in a country in Asia then sure why not? It’s a sight of respect and integration.

Dumb question. The answer is no it's a good thing people want to learn and use it. This would be like someone saying is it embarrassing that asians learn handshakes and American greetings? No that would a retarded question same as this stupid thread.

no i dont think so

BUT sometime it can be kinda awkward for people just randomly bow to east asians people when meeting them. it's not the custom for all east asians, and most east asian americans don't do it. so it's a bit weird and over-assuming.