Episode 39: The Cleaning Towel of Italy (Hygiene)

Korean. American. Podcast

This week Jun and Daniel discuss hygiene standards and expectations across Korea and the US. By the end of the episode, our hosts reach consensus on what the root differentiating factor is in hygiene standards between the two countries. What are some things that Americans think are fine, that Koreans would find gross, and vice versa? How strict are Koreans about this concept of “outdoor” vs “indoor” clothes and not mixing the two? What is a very surprising requirement for exercising in a gym in Korea? Which country has dustier homes? While Koreans prefer having wet bathrooms for hygiene purposes, what are some unhygienic consequences of this? What are some common home appliances in Korea that aren’t found in American homes? Are there any differences in food hygiene? What are our hosts' feelings towards public bathrooms in Korea? How about sneezing or blowing your nose in public? Are there differences in oral hygiene standards between the two countries? What is with Korea’s obsession with UV light cleaners? What is a common misunderstanding that Koreans have of Western hygiene standards? What is an “italy” towel? Do our hosts have different feelings towards public baths?
If you're interested in any of these questions, tune in to hear Daniel and Jun discuss all this and more! Listen as our hosts get vulnerable and reveal their personal hygiene habits that they will most definitely be judged for. Also in this episode, Daniel shares something gross his father does on the regular, while Jun shares something he frequently got in trouble for when he was living with his brother.

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