The stew has arrived, but there's no spoon. The staff member is at the far end, and the restaurant is noisy. In situations like this, Koreans say, "Yeogiyo!" and raise a hand. ## "Yeogiyo" means "I'm over here" "Yeogiyo" is a word for calling someone, but it's also a way of letting people know where you're sitting. Korean restaurants are loud and have lots of tables, so even if you don't know the staff's names, they'll notice you right away as soon as you signal where you are. Just raise your hand slightly to shoulder height and wait until you make eye contact with a staff member. You don't need to shout. Sometimes you'll hear "이모" or "사장님" too, but if you're not sure, "여기요" is the safest choice. ## You don't call staff over at cafés At a café, you order at the counter, and when your drink is ready, they call out your number or name. It's not a place where staff come to your table, so raising your hand actually feels awkward. If you need tissues or straws, just go to the counter and say, "Excuse me, could I get some tissues?" ## Bells and kiosks need no words If there's a small bell on the table at a chain restaurant, just press it. It's meant to keep things easy in busy restaurants, so nobody has to shout at each other. For kiosks, look for the language button in the corner of the screen. If it's still difficult, just go to a staff member and say, "Please help me." Even Koreans often ask for help, you know.