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CultureShock! Korea : a survival guide to customs and etiquette / Sonja Vegdahl, Ben Seunghwa Hur.

by Vegdahl, Sonja Bernice.

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Portland, Or. : Graphic Arts Books ; Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2005.

Etiquette -- Korea (South)

National characteristics, Korean.

Culture shock -- Korea (South)

Korea (South) -- Social life and customs.

Korea (South) -- Description and travel.

9781558689367 (pbk.) :

ix, 262 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm

Ch. 1. First impressions -- ch. 2. Land, history and religion -- Geography -- History -- Religion -- Fortune telling -- Confucianism -- Family -- Government -- Roles of men and women -- ch. 3. The Korean people -- Characteristics and values common to Korean people -- An Overview of the Korean life cycle -- ch. 4. Socialising -- Introductions -- Communication -- Personal questions -- Small talk -- Sensitive topics -- Refusing offers of drink and food -- Non-verbal communication -- Personal space -- Physical contact between men and women -- Contact between people of the same gender -- Eye contact -- Gestures -- Silence -- Knocking on doors -- Refrain from wearing shoes in homes -- Strangers and acquaintances -- Friendship -- How different groups of foreigners are viewed by Koreans -- ch. 5. Settling in & managing culture shock -- Formalities -- Living accommodations -- Finding a home -- Choosing an area to live in -- Help from the estate agent -- Systems for paying rent -- Telecommunications and media -- Internet -- Transport -- Travelling within Korea -- What to bring from home -- Education -- Books -- Health -- Money -- Shopping -- Cultural adjustment -- Managing culture shock -- Particular adjustment challenges for particular people -- Reverse culture shock -- ch. 6. Eating and drinking -- Food -- Table manners -- Eating out -- Drinking -- Gisaengs -- Singing -- Being invited to a Korean home -- Entertaining Koreans at your home -- ch. 7. Enjoying your experience in Korea -- Spring -- Holidays and festivals -- Traditional folk games -- Travel around Korea -- International travel while living in Korea -- ch. 8. Communicating -- The Language -- ch. 9. Working and doing business -- Making relationships a priority -- Observing hierarchy and recognising postions and titles -- Communciation in the workplace -- Language -- The Meaning of 'Yes' -- Recognising the Korean 'no' -- Use of the telephone -- Non-verbal communication -- The Embarassed smile -- Loyalty in the workplace -- Workplace etiquette -- Refreshments -- Business entertaining -- Particular work situations -- English teachers in Korea -- Recognise that some things in the workplace will remain a mystery -- ch. 10. Fast facts about Korea -- Culture quiz -- Do's and don'ts -- Glossary -- Resource guide -- Further reading -- About the authors -- Index.

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