South Korea values men. When going out, the lady let the man go first, and the speech at the banquet began with "ladies and gentlemen". On occasions such as banquets, men and women engage in social activities separately. When two people are talking in the corridor, let a third person pass between them.
In Korea, the elderly are given special respect. You can't smoke in front of them, and take off your sunglasses when you talk to them.
Etiquette for visiting Korean friends
South Korea is known as the "state of etiquette", and Koreans attach great importance to the cultivation of etiquette and morality. Respecting the elderly is a traditional etiquette observed by Koreans.
Koreans are hospitable. Whenever a guest comes to visit, he will always hold a welcoming ceremony with appropriate specifications according to his status to receive foreign heads of state. According to international practice, a grand welcoming ceremony should be held, and thousands of people stand on both sides of the street to welcome or see them off. The scene is grand. No matter what occasion they meet foreign friends, Koreans are always polite, warmly greet, talk appropriately, take the initiative to make way and wave goodbye.
When you are invited to a Korean friend's house, the host family should make full preparations in advance and clean the indoor and outdoor. Koreans have a strong sense of time. People always wait for guests at the appointed time, and some families even want the whole family to meet them outdoors. When the guests arrived, the host bowed to welcome them and warmly welcomed them into the house, with drinks, fruits and other entertainment. Koreans have always been generous in hospitality, and the host always wants to keep guests for dinner. Many families also want to keep their guests away from home for a few days and entertain them with rich meals.
Social Etiquette and Dietary Customs in Korea
Koreans like to entertain guests with dog meat. When the guests come, buy a dog, kill it, cook it into dog broth with the skin, serve it with cold dishes, entertain the guests to drink, tear the dog meat and drink the broth.
To make pork soup, you should use boiled dog meat soup, add cooked shredded dog meat, refined salt, Chili noodles, coriander, shredded onion and cooked sesame seeds, and then add soy sauce, mustard sauce, chives and Chili noodles at will. Delicious dog meat is shredded, and shredded onion, Jiang Mo, minced garlic, coriander, clear salt, cooked sesame seeds and edible meat are added.
Cooked dog heart, kidney, liver, etc. It can be sliced or mixed with the above seasonings, which is also a traditional dining table for entertaining guests.
Korean food "ceremony"
The internal structure of Korean restaurants can be divided into two types: using chairs and taking off shoes to get on the kang.
When eating on the kang, men sit cross-legged and women stand on their right knees-this sitting posture is only used when wearing Hanbok. Nowadays, Korean women don't wear hanbok at ordinary times, just put their legs together and sit down. After sitting on the dishes, in a short time, the aunt in the restaurant will take out the tableware first, and then the dishes.
Koreans usually use flat-headed chopsticks made of stainless steel. Both China and Japan have the habit of eating with rice bowls, but Koreans think this behavior is not standardized. And don't touch your job with your mouth. A bowl with a round bottom and a cover is sitting on the table, and there is no handle for you to hold. Coupled with the heat from the rice to the bowl, it is reasonable not to touch it. As for the bowl cover, you can take it off and put it on the table at will.
Since you are acting recklessly, your left hand must be obedient, hide under the table honestly, and don't "shine" on the table. The right hand must first pick up the spoon, take a sip of soup from pickles, then take a bite of rice with the spoon, then take another bite of soup and rice, and then you can eat whatever you want. This is the order in which Koreans eat. Spoons are more important than chopsticks in Korean diet. They are responsible for filling soup, fishing for soup dishes and filling rice. When not in use, put it on a rice bowl or other utensils. And chopsticks? It is only responsible for picking vegetables. Under no circumstances can you take bean sprouts out of your soup bowl with a spoon, and you can't use chopsticks. First of all, there is the problem of food ceremony, and secondly, soup may flow down the chopsticks to the table. When chopsticks don't hold vegetables, the traditional Korean practice is to put them on the table in the right hand direction, with two chopsticks close together, two-thirds on the table and one-third outside the table, which is convenient to take and use.
Koreans are an emotional people. We should fully understand how we express our feelings through dinner, and at the same time rationally admit that it is an unsanitary "food gift".
Korean drinking etiquette
If a Korean has a distinguished guest at home, the host will feel very honored and usually treat him with good wine and food. Guests should drink as much as possible and eat more vegetables. The more you eat, the more proud your master will be.
Koreans are very polite when drinking. At the banquet, wine is poured according to status, status and seniority, and the person with the highest status raises his glass first, followed by others in turn. If the grade and seniority are too different, you can't drink at the same table. Under special circumstances, the younger generation and subordinates can drink with their backs to each other.
The traditional concept is that "the right is superior to the left", so it is considered impolite to hold a cup or wine with your left hand.
With permission, subordinates and juniors can propose a toast to their superiors and elders. The toaster holds the bottle in his right hand, holds the bottom of the bottle in his left hand, bows, and pours wine for his superiors and seniors for three cups in a row, but the toaster doesn't drink it himself. It should be noted that when people of different status drink and clink glasses together, people with low status should hold the cup lower, touch the other side's cup body with the rim of the cup, and can't touch it horizontally, let alone hold the cup higher than the other side, otherwise it is impolite.
In Korea, elders can call them by their first names instead of their surnames. In social activities, they can address each other as "Mr", "Mrs", "Mrs", "Ms" and "Miss". People with status can call each other "Mr." and "Your Excellency", and they can also add job titles, academic titles and military ranks, such as "Mr. President" and "Your Excellency". Korean husbands will say "my wife" or "my wife" when introducing their wives. Close friends often add names like "Brother", "Sister" and "Sister" to each other's names, such as "Brother Hongzhe", "Brother Shixian", "Brother He Zai" and "Sister Mei Yan". Men can also be called "Jun", but they are often called by their names, such as Ung-Yoon Jung, Yin Hongzhe, Zhao Chengyuan, Xin Chenglie and Jin Xiangzhen. For male elders who don't know each other, they can be called "A Jiong Ji" (that is, "uncle" or "uncle"), and for female elders who don't know each other, they can be called "Amani" (that is, "aunt" and "aunt").
South Korea is known as the "state of etiquette", and Koreans attach great importance to their proper etiquette in communication. Traditionally, the relationship between family members in South Korea is not only to safeguard their own interests, but also covers a wide range. The blood relationship between them should be based on a tradition of cooperation and mutual support, so the feelings, love and sense of responsibility between family members are very strong and cannot be cut off. The head of a family is regarded as an authority, and the whole family must obey his orders or obey his wishes. Strict orders must be obeyed and not violated. For Koreans, it is unthinkable that children or grandchildren will not obey the wishes of their elders.
Every year, on the first day of the first lunar month, after the family holds routine ancestor worship activities, all members should kneel and salute their grandparents, parents, brothers and relatives in order of age; Young people even go to the village to salute their elders to show their due respect, even though they are not related by blood. In the family, keep the seniority, and don't allow young members or people with low status to drink or smoke in front of the elderly or people with high status. Those who break the rules are regarded as a sign of lack of education, especially in smoking, which may lead to severe condemnation. When children go out, they should say goodbye to their parents; When parents come back from a long trip, their children should greet and salute; When a guest visits, parents bow to the guest first, and then the children bow to the guest according to their age. ...
The relationship between relatives and family members of Koreans is very strong, and they abide by the solemn responsibility of mutual cooperation and cannot be shirked for any reason. This relationship often exceeds personal interests or expectations of the other party's interests. When a person encounters difficulties, the first thing that comes to mind is to ask relatives for help.
After marriage, brothers don't live together as before, but those who can afford it live very close and have close contacts. Especially in weddings, elders' 60th or 70th birthdays, children's birthdays, traditional festivals and other special days. They always try to be with each other. Clan members have the same money and property. They get together once a year and take this opportunity to discuss, for example, the maintenance of ancestral graves. When Koreans meet for the first time, people with the same surname always ask each other if they are of the same clan. If they are from the same clan, they should also consult the genealogy to understand the intimacy of the other party's relationship with themselves. If the other person is an elder, he will often visit and use honorific terms to show respect.
In traditional Korean society, the elderly are respected for their knowledge and experience, and young people must consciously follow this in their behavior. In public gatherings, social occasions, banquet hotels, who should pay tribute to whom first, who should sit in which position, who should sit first, and who should toast to whom first, these rules are known to everyone from an early age and will not be confused, otherwise they will be considered vulgar and lack of family education.
South Korea is located in the south of the Korean Peninsula in Northeast Asia, covering an area of 98,900 square kilometers. The population is 42.3 million, and 35.3% of the residents believe in Buddhism. 1976 declared Buddha's birthday a national holiday. Korean is the official language. The monetary system won.
South Korea is a country of etiquette, especially when shaking hands with an elder, you should gently put your left hand on his right hand. "Yes" and "No" should be clearly expressed. On sunny days, the national flag is lowered at night, and people in the streets and offices stand together to sing the national anthem.
The pronunciation and pinyin of the word "four" in Korean are exactly the same as the word "death", which is considered unlucky. Therefore, there is no No.4 building in the building, no fourth floor in the hotel, no four tables for banquets, no four wards in the hospital, no four divisions in the army, no four dishes and four bowls for meals, and no four cups for drinking. There is a Li in North Korea, but you must never say "eighteen sons" Li. Because "eighteen sons" is similar to a lewd word in Korean, never say such words in front of women, otherwise it will be considered as deliberate insult.
According to Korean business etiquette, it is advisable to wear a conservative suit. Business activities and visits must be conducted in advance. Koreans are punctual when dealing with foreigners. It is best to hold business cards in English and Korean, which can be printed quickly in the local area. Business people are familiar with English, while old people are familiar with Chinese. Decisions are made at the highest level. Take off your shoes when you enter the host's house or restaurant. They attach great importance to reception in business contacts. Banquets are usually held in restaurants or bars, and their wives are rarely present. Banquets and receptions are very frequent. When the meal is served, all the dishes are served immediately. When visiting a Korean home, it is best to bring some flowers or small gifts and give them to the host with both hands. The host will not open the gift in front of the guests.
The taste is light, and I don't like greasy food, but I especially like spicy food. They usually eat roasted, steamed, fried, fried and soup dishes. Their favorite dishes are dry roasted mandarin fish, bean fish, scrambled eggs with shredded pork, fine shredded pork, dried mung bean sprouts, four steamed hotpot, fried shrimp balls, diced chicken with Chili, fried shredded beef and jiaozi with red fish. Spicy vegetables and soup are indispensable. Seoul's local products include wall decoration and Shenlai (Korean kimchi impregnation).
Koreans have regulations for the elderly, which must be strictly observed. They show respect for their elders in social interaction and daily life (at home) and dare not be lazy. For example, when you sit with your elders, you always keep a certain posture and never dare to take it lightly; If you want to smoke, you must first get the permission of your elders; Never move chopsticks in front of the elderly when eating; Children will never eat faster than their parents or leave their seats earlier than their parents. Koreans never speak ill of their elders, let alone criticize them behind their backs.
Some people are used to saluting once when they say a word, and they often salute 5-6 times before breaking up to show their goodwill. Men greet each other, bow and shake hands, either with their hands or with their right hands, and only nod once. Women don't usually shake hands with people.
Koreans don't laugh loudly at any meeting. A woman covers her mouth with her hand when she smiles. South Korea does not talk about women's liberation. Men walk in front of the door, and men in charming women take off their coats. Koreans attach great importance to daily etiquette. When several people are together, the number of seats should be arranged according to their status and age. People with high status, status and age are at the top of the table, while others sit sideways at the lower level. When men and women sit together, they must be men above and women below. When they want to smoke, they always ask the people at the table, "May I smoke?"
Koreans attach great importance to the impression of their trading partners. In business negotiations, if they can abide by their own way of life, their affection for you will be doubled. Don't eat while eating. They don't think they can make any noise when eating. If you don't observe this dining etiquette, it is very likely to cause children's disgust, so be careful.
Koreans are proud of their long-standing culture, so they have to take off their shoes when entering a residence or restaurant. When they get along, they should talk less about local politics and more about Korean culture and art, such as 1 1 century gray-green ceramics,13rd century movable iron molds, and a complete set of original mahogany of the precious Tripitaka preserved in Daegu.
To travel to South Korea, it is best to choose February-June,11~ 65438+February, 65438+1October, because there are too many holidays, two weeks before and after Christmas are not suitable. Generally do not drink raw water (except restaurants). Drinking "Polly tea" (tea made of wheat) is better than drinking other drinks. Foreign tobacco and alcohol are the most popular gifts.
According to Korean regulations, passengers can carry 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars, or half-length tobacco) and 2 bottles of wine each time they enter the customs. Won is forbidden to be taken out of the country. Foreign currency is not limited, but the amount must be declared when entering the customs, and it can be taken out when leaving the customs. Taxi is the most convenient, but it is difficult to take it from night to midnight on rainy and snowy days 1 1. Taxis charge a tip of 10%, and hotels add a tip of 10% to the bill. Other services, a 200 ~ 300 yuan is enough. Buses extend in all directions, but it is difficult to buy tickets without knowing Korean.
Koreans advocate Confucianism and respect their elders. When the elders enter the house, everyone should stand up and ask how old they are. Take off your sunglasses when talking to the old man. Get up in the morning and greet your parents after dinner; When parents go out and come back, the children have to see him before they can eat. When riding a bike, make way for the old man. Answer the phone. When eating, you should serve food to the elderly or elders first. Only when the old man moves chopsticks can others eat. When riding a bike, make way for the old man.
When Koreans meet, the traditional etiquette is to bow. When the younger generation and subordinates meet their elders or superiors, they should bow, say hello and stand aside to show their respect. Men greet each other, bow and shake hands. When shaking hands, they either use their hands or their left hands and only nod once. Bowing etiquette is generally not used on businessmen. When dealing with Korean officials, you can usually shake hands or nod gently. Women don't usually shake hands with people.
In social groups and banquets, men and women socialize separately, even at home or in restaurants.
In Korea, if someone invites you home for dinner or dinner, bring a small gift, and it is best to choose packaged food. When toasting at dinner, you should hold the bottle in your right hand and the bottom of the bottle in your left hand, then bow and toast, and finally pour three cups. The toaster should hold its cup lower and touch the other's cup with its rim. Take a bow before you leave after drinking. When you are a guest, the host won't show you the whole house. Don't wander around alone. When you leave, the host will see you to the door, even outside, and then say goodbye.
Koreans accept gifts with both hands, but they don't open them in front of guests. It is not appropriate to send foreign cigarettes to Korean friends. Wine is the best gift for Korean men, but you can't give wine to a woman unless you make it clear that the wine is for her husband. Pay attention to giving gifts to Koreans. Korean men like brand-name textiles, ties, lighters, electric razors and so on. Women like cosmetics, bags, gloves, scarves and spices used in the kitchen. Children like food. If you send money, you should put it in an envelope.
If there is a visit, it must be agreed in advance. Koreans attach great importance to reception in communication. Banquets are usually held in restaurants or bars, and their wives rarely attend.