8/27 Talk about the culture of living with parents in Korea.

Continuing to live with your parents in or after college is not considered strange in Korea.
ex> Getting married to more than one woman is not considered strange in some religions.

Living with your parents is almost the norm.
* norm: a situation or a pattern of behaviour that is usual or expected, 보편적 잣대.
ex> Back in the 70s and 80s, getting married in your early to mid 20s was the norm.

This can be traced back to when Korea was more agriculturally dependent.
* trace back to: to find the origin or cause of sth by following evidence backwards from the present time

There are a lot of practical reasons to not move out.
* move out: to leave your home and go to live somewhere else, 독립해서 나가다
ex> Buying rain boots is more for practical reasons than fashionable ones.

Living expenses can run pretty steep here, so it's more economical to live with your parents.
* run steep: 꽤 비싸다. 높은 수준이다.
ex> I like to have my own space, but it's more economical to have a roommate.

Time-honored traditions used to have women move in with their new husband and his family.
* time-honored tradition: 오랫동안 지켜진 전통
* move in with: ~와 함께 살다.

More couples are living on their own, separate from parents.
ex> Most people find it difficult when they first start living on their own.


@ I can't figure out if Bob likes me or not.

1. Your opinion is far from the norm.
2. I'm moving out of this house next month.
3. We couldn't buy a car because of economical reasons.
4. Younger generations prefer to live on their own.