Car Rental at 'Sangam'

Effort is also valued more than intelligence here. Employees do not have vacations at all in Seoul. Local residents can take a few days off in August. Local schoolchildren also have a difficult life. Education is valued in Korea. However, it is not easy to enter Seoul University. Higher education is expensive here. It's not easy to get a free education here. Therefore, teenagers study until late at night. There is a saying among high school students: "Who sleeps more than four hours – does not enter the University."

Industriousness of Koreans is a consequence of Confucianism. It is firmly rooted in the mentality of local residents. Almost a third part of Seoul's residents profess Christianity in one or another form. However, traditional teachings permeate the entire life of citizens at the same time. Local residents have great respect for their elders and for people with higher social status. For example, the last decision will always be for the oldest in the company of teenagers. The son is dependent on the father, the employee – on the boss, the schoolboy – on the teacher. This is an immutable truth. Younger children are not allowed to address their elders by name. They can only say "big brother/sister". An appeal to a supervisor or teacher always contains the word "mister". Seoul residents have a lot of respect for teachers. Only the head of the city can dismiss them from their position. Keep in mind giving up space in transport to an older person means pointing out his inferiority. The last three seats on the sides of the wagon are intended for old people in the subway. Seats at the door are destined for pregnant women.
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