What do I call her?
I go to a Korean restaurant nearby regularly, but I do not know the owners name. Would it be appropriate to call her Aujumma? I am 34 years old and I am sure she is probably at least 40 years old. What are some things I can say to her when I eat there showing that I liked the food or that I will visit again soon? I always tell her hello and thank you in Korean.

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What do I call her?
I go to a Korean restaurant nearby regularly, but I do not know the owners name.  Would it be appropriate to call her Aujumma?  I am 34 years old and I am sure she is probably at least 40 years old.  What are some things I can say to her when I eat there showing that I liked the food or that I will visit again soon?  I always tell her hello and thank you in Korean.

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eon-nee(언니) is the best one. I'm sure.

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아주마 (Ajuma), or the more formal 아주머니 (ajumeoni) is what I use in this situation. If she is a very close friend, you may use one of the family names, but what you are using is appropriate in this situation.

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I'm not sure if you want to call her ahjumma. It might make it sound like she's old. Eon-nee means older sister, more suitable.

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이모 would sound alright.

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