Share the space comfortably
Read the room, the signs and the instructions where you are.
On a train or bus
Keep calls and conversations low, and use earphones at a volume others cannot hear. Make room at the doors and keep luggage out of the aisle. Notice priority-seat signs and people who need a seat. If someone is trying to pass, moving your bag can help more than a long apology.
At the room entrance
Look for the shoe boundary when entering accommodation or a room with floor seating. Follow the host’s directions about shoes and slippers rather than carrying outdoor dirt into the living area. In an ondol room, keep drinks away from bedding and ask where to leave shoes or damp items.
Around a wet bathroom
Check which towels and slippers belong in which area. A floor may be wet after someone showers, so move carefully and keep your belongings clear of the water. Ask before using an unfamiliar drain cover, control or heater. Leave the space ready for the next guest.
Before throwing something away
Use the labelled bins provided by the venue or accommodation. If you cannot work out the sorting instructions, ask staff with the item in your hand. Keep rubbish with you until you find an appropriate bin; a bag beside someone else’s doorway is not a collection point.