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Hi everyone,

I’m a Korean resident and I’ve seen a lot of travelers struggle with places that only take reservations or questions by phone.

Some restaurants, clinics, hair salons, small shops, and local experiences still prefer phone calls instead of online booking.

I was wondering how foreign travelers usually handle this when they don’t speak Korean well.

Do you usually:

- ask a Korean friend?

- ask hotel staff?

- use Papago and try calling yourself?

- message the place on Instagram?

- just give up and choose another place?

I’m trying to understand this better because I live here, but I don’t always notice these problems from a traveler’s point of view.

What situations were the most difficult for you?

Hi everyone,

I’m a Korean resident and I’ve seen a lot of travelers struggle with places that only take reservations or questions by phone.

Some restaurants, clinics, hair salons, small shops, and local experiences still prefer phone calls instead of online booking.

I was wondering how foreign travelers usually handle this when they don’t speak Korean well.

Do you usually:

- ask a Korean friend?

- ask hotel staff?

- use Papago and try calling yourself?

- message the place on Instagram?

- just give up and choose another place?

I’m trying to understand this better because I live here, but I don’t always notice these problems from a traveler’s point of view.

What situations were the most difficult for you?

Hi everyone,

I’m a Korean resident and I’ve seen a lot of travelers struggle with places that only take reservations or questions by phone.

Some restaurants, clinics, hair salons, small shops, and local experiences still prefer phone calls instead of online booking.

I was wondering how foreign travelers usually handle this when they don’t speak Korean well.

Do you usually:

- ask a Korean friend?

- ask hotel staff?

- use Papago and try calling yourself?

- message the place on Instagram?

- just give up and choose another place?

I’m curious because I didn’t realize phone calls could be such a big barrier for travelers until recently.

What situations were the most difficult for you?