What does it mean to be caught off guard in Korean etiquette?

South Korea has its own characteristics in terms of literature and art. Korean art mainly includes painting and calligraphy.

Printmaking, craftsmanship, decoration, etc., not only inherit the national tradition, but also absorb the specialties of foreign art. Among them, the mask is also known as the "mask dance", which is a symbol of Korean culture and occupies an extremely important position in traditional Korean theater.

As early as the Tang Dynasty, the Silla Kingdom of the Korean Peninsula sent people to China to learn Chinese culture and statecraft strategies, and even some things were directly copied and taken back, and the Chinese culture had a very long influence on the Silla Kingdom, and Silla also became strong because of the absorption of Chinese culture, so it unified the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea is a country that attaches great importance to education. There are thousands of colleges and universities of all kinds in the country. Yonsei University and Korea University are world-renowned, in addition, Sungkyunkwan University, Sogang University, ** University, Kyung Hee University, Hanyang University, Dankook University, Konkuk University, Chungkook University, Sejong University, Ewha Womans University, Kyungpook National University, Chungpook University, Pohang University of Technology, Pusan National University, Chonnam National University, Busan University of Foreign Chinese, Inha University, Inje University, and Baekjae University have some reputation in Korea.

Hanbok is the traditional clothing of Korea, North Korea, and the Korean people in China, which originated from the Ming Dynasty in China, and is elegant and tasteful. In modern times, it has been replaced by Western clothes, and it is only worn on festivals and special occasions when it is a long drum and a day of special significance. The traditional dress for women is a short blouse and a wide skirt, which looks elegant; Men show their unique taste with trousers, short tops, tank tops, and waistcoats.

White is the basic color, and the materials and colors used vary depending on the season and status. During special ceremonies such as marriages, ordinary people also wore ornate clothes and jewelry. Recently, the life hanbok that increases practicality has become popular.

However, in Korea, plastic surgery is a common thing even for ordinary people, and there are many cosmetic surgeons. In the early days, plastic surgery was mainly for women, but in recent years, the number of male plastic surgery has increased dramatically.

Even political dignitaries are keen on plastic surgery. South Korea's former ** Lu Wuxuan once had plastic surgery during his inauguration. This kind of thing is rarely heard of in other countries.

Koreans revere Confucianism and respect for elders, and when the elders enter the house, everyone stands up and asks them how long they live. Take off your sunglasses when talking to the elderly. Greet your parents in the morning and after eating; When parents come back from going out, their children have to welcome others before they can eat.

When riding in a car, give way to the elderly. Pick up. When eating, the elderly or elders should be served first, and the elderly can only eat after the chopsticks are moved.

When riding in a car, give way to the elderly.

The traditional etiquette of Koreans when meeting each other is to bow, and when juniors and subordinates meet elders or superiors while walking, they should bow and greet them, stand aside, and count them first to show respect. Men greet each other and bow and shake hands, either with both hands or with their left hand, and nod only once. The bowing etiquette is generally not used among businessmen.

When dealing with Korea**, you can usually shake hands or nod your head slightly. Women generally do not shake hands with people.

In social collectives and banquets, men and women socialize separately, even at home or in restaurants.

In Korea, if someone invites you to a dinner or banquet, you should bring a small gift, preferably packaged food. During the toast, you should hold the bottle in your right hand and the bottom of the bottle with your left hand, then bow and give a toast, and then pour the wine three times in a row. The toaster should raise his glass low and touch the rim of his own glass against the other person's glass.

After the toast, bow again before leaving. When you are a guest, the host will not let you see the whole view of the house and do not walk around on your own. When you are leaving, the master sends you to the door, or even outside the door, and then says goodbye.

Koreans accept gifts with both hands, but they don't open them in front of guests. It is not advisable to send foreign cigarettes to Korean friends. Wine is the best gift for a Korean man, but you can't give it to a woman unless you make it clear that it's for her husband.

When giving gifts to Koreans, it should be noted that Korean men tend to prefer designer textiles, ties, lighters, electric shavers, etc. Women love makeup, bags, gloves, scarves and spices in the kitchen. Children love food.

If money is sent, it should be placed in an envelope.

Visits must be arranged in advance. Koreans attach great importance to hospitality in social interactions, and banquets are usually held in restaurants or bars, and the wife is rarely present.