Why Koreans ask what year you were born

Re:Why Koreans ask what year you were born by varjag on Wednesday June 11, 2025 @04:27AM (#44245406)

This is remarkable because from my outsider glimpse German culture puts an emphasis on formality and credentials. If someone has a signature like "Dr. Ing. Prof. Anselm Schultz" am sure not opening my email with "Hi Anselm".

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Re:Why Koreans ask what year you were born by tauchunfall on Wednesday June 11, 2025 @04:34AM (#44245448)

It changed a lot in the last 25 years. But it can depend from place to place. One of my friends has a Master of Engineering and he was a bit surprised when somebody in Austria addressed him with "Oh, Herr Ingenieur!"

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Re:Why Koreans ask what year you were born by smartmic on Wednesday June 11, 2025 @04:58AM (#44245598)

Austria is special. Using an academic title is customary, and job titles are still common. Many foreigners think Austria and Germany are similar in terms of culture, but there are notable differences between the two countries that can be traced back to their history. I have an Austrian mother and a German father, so I experienced both cultures.

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Re:Why Koreans ask what year you were born by throaway955 on Friday June 13, 2025 @08:02PM (#44273290)

Mr. Doctor Professor

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