My white in-laws rarely say thank you
Cultural differences are a real thing. My wife is white and I’m Korean and the blend is beautiful in many ways. I get to learn about oatmeal and she gets to experience kimchi chigae. I get to listen to vinyl records of Hall n Oates and she gets to watch Kdramas. It’s a fun blend…definitely more spice and flavor from the Korean side!
But my issue right now is with my white in-laws and the lack of them acknowledging gestures and gifts from our family to theirs with a simple ‘thank you’. To make things worse, it’s rare to even get a call or a text notifying us that they’ve received the gift.
In Korean culture, saying thank you is central. It shows thoughtfulness, caring, and respect. And teaching the next generation this cultural language is something that I believe is a top priority amongst many Koreans.
So here’s my question, do I just not say or do anything or should this be voiced? My wife and I both agree that the absence of ‘thank you’ and acknowledgment of gifts and gestures is not a good look. As the Korean, should I not press it more than that and just get used to it?
Thank you all
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I don't think it is cultural not to acknowledge a good gesture or gift from someone. It is really strange or maybe they kept postponing it until they forgot. In my opinion it is simply human to acknowledge gifts from someone. I am yet to learn of any culture that don't express or acknowledge good gestures or gifts.