#3. Respect your elders. 

As you may have noticed already, so much of Korean etiquette — both in and outside of the drinking realm — revolves around showing deference to our elders. Remember, an offer to end the workday over drinks with a superior is considered a high compliment. Of course, if you’re just visiting Korea, you might not have as much occasion to go out for drinks with your boss, but these rules also apply to an older relative or traveling companion. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re determined to follow tradition. If an elder offers to pour you a drink, you can either stand up or kneel.

Then offer your empty glass with both hands. Hold the bottom with their left hand and the side of the glass with their right hand. Once the elder has stopped pouring, you can return to your regular position, but don’t drink until the elder in question has raised her own glass. Once said “Cheers” or, more likely, “Gunbae,” turn your head away from the group and then take a drink. Yes, it’s a complicated dance meant to convey respect, so don’t stress getting it right on your first try.