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I have this tendency to switch between languages when speaking, so I'm kindof worried that when I speak korean I'd accidentally use 반말. How do you think most koreans would react if I did this yet apologized right after?
I have this tendency to switch between languages when speaking, so I'm kindof worried that when I speak korean I'd accidentally use 반말. How do you think most koreans would react if I did this yet apologized right after?
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@Aidelys 반말 to someone for the first time is obviously very rude. many people think of the person doing so as an uneducated.
but given that you are a forigener, i assure that most of people but not all will understand you and not get offended if you explain it accordingly.
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