Raising the pinky: A silent call for the bathroom

Key Points

• The article narrates experiences of a Nepali migrant worker adapting to life in Korea with unfamiliar language and customs.
• The worker learns about Korean etiquette, including bowing to elders and hospitality gestures.
• A cultural misunderstanding occurs when using a Nepali gesture to ask for the bathroom, leading to confusion and amusement.
• The story highlights the challenges of language barriers and cultural adaptation among migrant workers.