 | NewsLetter DailyWeekly   Satisfying customers with freebies,
personal drivers  2012/03/04 | 475 views |  | Permalink | Source
Korea is generous with extra helpings in the service industry.
Freebies are distributed everywhere, from restaurants to gas
stations.  As the Korean market has developed, businesses have
adapted to the needs and wants of its customers. Specific trends
and niches have emerged over time, from food-delivery etiquette
to street vendors' cute iPhone bumpers. Two specific phenomena
allow for a deeper exploration of Korean culture: the ubiquity
of freebies handed out by businesses and the availability of
personal designated drivers.  Above picture: It's not rare to
see many products being given out for free in Korea. Above, the
Lotte Mart in Yongsan Distrct, central Seoul, holds a promotion
on its instant noodles. By Michelle Kang  There's always
something extra in Korea  "Service ju-se-yo!"  Some English
words are used with different meanings in Korea. For instance,
"cunning" is used int