One aspect of Korean culture that can be shocking to foreigners is asking personal questions. As a Native English Teacher at an elementary school, I have been asked several personal questions by the students on my first day. These questions include...
How old are you?
How tall are you?
How much do you weigh?
Are you married?
Which do you love more, your home country or Korea?
What are the names of your grandparents?
And it's not just the children getting personal. Unlike American women, Korean women will proudly announce their real age even if they are not asked. Why? Because the social hierarchy determines how you address people who are older or younger than you.
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