Adam serving my oppa (brother)
Notice the placement of the hands. In the Korean tradition, the person who pours the soju should either place their unused hand on their chest, elbow, or wrist, depending on the rank of the person for whom they are pouring. The person receiving the soju typically holds their glass with two hands as a sign of respect and politeness. AND, it is rude to allow someone to pour their own drink. This goes so far as the person who wants another drink should ask someone else to pour it for them, as a sign of kinship and respect. A very powerful bonding experience.
Oh, and the man who is receiving the soju has been one of the nicest to me so far. A school administrator, his name is Mr. Oh, and as a joke he's asked me to call him Oppa, which translates as either brother or boyfriend, depending on the circumstance. Not sure which one he meant...
This Freakin' Rocks!!!
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Rachel in Korea!
from the travel blog: South Korea, 2008-2009
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Food and NamMun
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