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915.1904/Culture/2005
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Subjects
Genres
Guidebooks
Published
Singapore : Portland, Or. : Marshall Cavendish Editions ; Graphic Arts Center Pub. Co c2005.
Language
English
Main Author
Sonja Bernice Vegdahl (-)
Other Authors
Ben Seunghwa Hur (-)
Item Description
First published in 1988.
"A survival guide to customs and etiquette."
Physical Description
ix, 262 p. : ill., col. map ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 240-257) and index.
ISBN
9781558689367
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgements
  • Dedication
  • Map of Korea
  • Chapter 1. First Impressions
  • Chapter 2. Land, History and Religion
  • Geography
  • History
  • Religion
  • Fortune Telling
  • Confucianism
  • Family
  • Government
  • Education
  • Roles of Men and Women
  • Chapter 3. The Korean People
  • Characteristics and Values Common to Korean People
  • An Overview of the Korean Life Cycle
  • Chapter 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
  • Chapter 5. Settling In & Managing Culture Shock
  • Formalities
  • Living Accommodation
  • 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
  • Chapter 6. Eating and Drinking
  • Food
  • Table Manners
  • Eating Out
  • Drinking
  • Gisaengs
  • Singing
  • Being Invited to a Korean Home
  • Entertaining Koreans at Your Home
  • Chapter 7. Enjoying your Experience in Korea
  • Spring
  • Holidays and Festivals
  • Traditional Folk Games
  • Travel Around Korea
  • International Travel while Living In Korea
  • Chapter 8. Communicating
  • The Language
  • Chapter 9. Working and Doing Business
  • Making Relationships a Priority
  • Observing Hierarchy and Recognising Positions and Titles
  • Communication 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
  • Chapter 10. Fast Facts about Korea
  • Culture Quiz
  • Do's and Don'ts
  • Glossary
  • Resource Guide
  • Further Reading
  • About the Authors
  • Index