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Politeness levels

Staff at a shop or café

해요체

Customers and staff both use haeyo. It's polite, quick and friendly — the everyday style of buying things in Korea, whatever anyone's age.

Common mistakeTalking down to staff in banmal because you're the customer. It's seen as rude — the customer uses haeyo too.

Examples

  • 이거 얼마예요?

    igeo eolmayeyo?

    How much is this?

  • 카드로 할게요.

    kadeuro halgeyo.

    I'll pay by card.

  • 봉투 하나 주세요.

    bongtu hana juseyo.

    One bag, please.

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