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Discovering South Korea
Discovering South Korea
A Trip to Seoul
Shinta Rachmawati
Hesty Oktariza
South Korea located at Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the East Sea and the Yellow Sea Seoul is the capital city The climate is temperate, with four
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Catholic
Confucianism Cheondogyo Others
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The phrase han p'it-chul ("one bloodline") often is used by Koreans at home and abroad to symbolize their shared identity as the members of a homogeneous nation.
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Influenced by Confucianism, Koreans respect for authority is paramount in their business culture and practices.
Dress Attire Table Manners Tipping Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts Greetings Visitors Etiquette Business Meeting Socializing and Conversation
DOS : Note that the eldest are served first, and they also begin eating first. Try a little bit of everything Refuse the first offer of second helpings, out of politeness. Eat everything served to you. DONTS : Eat with your hands. Sit until told where to sit. Criticize Korean cuisine. Cross your chopsticks when putting them on the chopstick rest.
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Dress Attire Table Manners Tipping Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts Greetings Visitors Etiquette Business Meeting Socializing and Conversation
Dress Attire Table Manners Tipping Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts Greetings Visitors Etiquette Business Meeting Socializing and Conversation
DOS : Wrap gifts nicely. Give gifts using both hands. DONTS : X Wrap gifts in green, white, or black. X Give gifts in multiples of 4, as it's considered unlucky. 7 is a lucky number, though. X Give someone an expensive gift if you know that they can't reciprocate. X Open a gift upon receipt. X Sign a card associated with a gift in red ink.
Dress Attire Table Manners Tipping Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts Greetings Visitors Etiquette Business Meeting Socializing and Conversation
DOS : Shake hands upon meeting. A bow is also a traditional South Korean greeting. Say "man-na-suh pan-gop-sumnida" when initiating a bow. It means "pleased to meet you." Farewells to everyone individually accompanied with a bow when you leave a social setting.
Dress Attire Table Manners Tipping Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts Greetings Visitors Etiquette Business Meeting Socializing and Conversation
DOS : Bring fruit, flowers, or chocolates for your host. Take your shoes off before going inside a home. Expect to be walked out, as it's seen as insulting to say good-bye to your guests inside. Send your hosts a thank you note the following day.
DOS : Try to have a third party to initiate business. Be direct. Dress Attire Schedule meetings at least 3 weeks in Table Manners advance. Tipping Have one side of your business card Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts translated into Korean. Use both hands to present your business Greetings card and present it with the Korean side Visitors Etiquette facing up. Treat business cards with respect. Business Meeting DONTS : X Be late. X Take your jacket off until the person with the most seniority does.
DOS : Feel comfortable discussing the following: Dress Attire sports (particularly soccer), South Korea's economy and international achievements, Table Manners the health of one's family, kites, and Tipping personal hobbies. Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts Be modest if someone compliments you.
DONTS : Discuss politics, the Korean War, socialism, communism, or personal family matters. Confuse South Korea with other Asian countries. Be surprised if you're asked personal questions, such as your age or salary.
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When visiting a Korean family home it is vital to take off your shoes when first entering the house in order not to offend your host.
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