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In interpersonal communication, Korean's conventional etiquette not only retains its own national characteristics, but also is influenced by western culture and China Confucian culture.

In formal communication occasions, Koreans all adopt shaking hands as a meeting etiquette. When shaking hands, they pay attention to using their hands or their right hands alone. When the younger generation and subordinates shake hands with their elders and superiors, after the latter reaches out, the former must first shake hands with the right hand, and then put the left hand lightly on the latter's right hand. Koreans do this to show their special respect for each other.

Korean women usually do not shake hands with men, but often bow or nod. So do Korean children's greetings to adults.

Like Koreans, Koreans sometimes bow first and then shake hands at the same time when meeting others on many occasions as a courtesy.

Koreans often salute many times when they meet or say goodbye to others, if they are people with status and status. Salute three or five times, not too much. Some Koreans even say a word and salute at this time.

Under normal circumstances, Koreans like to use honorifics and honorifics when addressing others, and rarely address each other by their first names directly. If a partner has a title that can reflect his social status, then Koreans will definitely use it repeatedly when addressing each other.

When dealing with foreigners for the first time, Koreans attach great importance to prior agreement, punctuality and the use of business cards.

Fashion etiquette

Koreans attach great importance to the impression they leave on their contacts. In order to maintain their personal image, they are very concerned about their clothes in social situations.

Except for a few old people who stick to the rules, Koreans generally wear western-style clothes in social activities. However, their clothes are simple, neat and solemn. For example, in business activities, Korean men will wear dark suits, while Korean women will never wear too avant-garde clothes. In Korea, people who are disheveled, and those who dress too exposed and thoroughly will be looked down upon.

The traditional clothing of Koreans is: men wear a coat above, wide crotch pants below, and sometimes a vest or even a robe outside. Most Korean women wear short jackets and long skirts that reach to the chest.

In Korea, it is impolite to spend time in social activities. In fact, wearing socks in social activities often has another advantage, that is, you won't be too embarrassed when you need to take off your shoes when you enter the house.

Koreans are not allowed to point their shoes directly at the room when they need to take off their shoes before entering the house, otherwise they will be extremely dissatisfied.

dining etiquette

Korean food is usually characterized by spicy and sour food. The staple food is rice and cold noodles, and the favorite dishes are kimchi, roast beef, roast dog meat and ginseng chicken. Generally speaking, there are not many Korean dishes, most of which are relatively light.

Korean men are usually good drinkers, and they are willing to accept roast chicken, sake and beer. Koreans generally don't eat greasy, greasy and sweet food, and don't eat ducks, mutton and fat pork.

Koreans use chopsticks when eating. In order to protect the environment, Korean restaurants often only provide iron chopsticks to diners. With regard to chopsticks, Koreans pay attention to it. Eating at the same table with their elders is not allowed to move chopsticks first, nor is it allowed to point at others. After eating, they should put chopsticks neatly on the table.

Koreans think it is inappropriate to talk while eating. It is also shameful to make a loud noise when eating.

When Koreans hold a banquet in their own homes to entertain guests, in the traditional way, the host and guests sit cross-legged on the floor around a low square table. In this case, don't touch your feet and take off your socks quietly. It is not allowed to straighten or separate the legs.

Custom taboo

Most Koreans cherish white and worship bears and tigers. In Korea, people regard hibiscus as the national flower, pine as the national tree, magpie as the national bird and tiger as the national animal. Don't criticize this, let alone be rude in front of Koreans.

Because the pronunciation is the same as "death", Koreans are very disgusted with the number "4". Influenced by western customs, many Koreans don't like the number "13".

When talking with Koreans, it's best not to use words that sound similar to "death", and it's not appropriate to call "Li" as "eighteen sons" according to Chinese characters. Especially in front of women. When you need to address your country or nation, don't call it "Korea", "Korea" or "Korean", but call it "Korea" or "Korean" respectively. In South Korea, the topics that should not be discussed are: political corruption, economic crisis, ideology, North-South division, South-US relations, South-Japan relations, and Japan's strength.

Koreans have strong national self-esteem. They emphasize the so-called "native land", oppose worshipping foreign things and flattering foreign countries, and advocate using domestic products. When you need to give gifts to Koreans, you should choose flowers, wine or handicrafts. However, it is best not to send Japanese goods, not to mention this. When accepting gifts, most Koreans are not used to opening the outer package on the spot.

In South Korea, people still pay attention to "men are superior to women". When entering a room, women can't walk in front of men. After entering the room, the woman must help the man take off his coat. When men and women sit together, women should take the initiative to sit in a lower seat and not sit higher than men. Usually, women are not allowed to laugh and laugh loudly in front of men.