Local customs that immigrants should know in Korea.

Korea is a place that pays attention to culture, and there are many rules that we don't know, so immigrants to Korea should know the local customs and habits in order to adapt to the new life more quickly! Everything you need to know about Korean immigrants-life etiquette

? The traditional etiquette for Koreans to meet is to bow.

? Because the Korean dining table is a small table with short legs, when eating on the kang, the host and guests have to sit cross-legged on the ground.

? Don't make any noise when eating, and don't eat with a bowl. Put the rice bowl on the left and the soup bowl on the right, side by side.

? Where do Koreans live? Warm kang? In the equipment room, you can't wear shoes into the house, so it will be considered impolite to visit relatives and friends without socks.

? Please take off your shoes when you enter the family living room or Korean restaurant.

? Eating in the street is considered rude.

? It's best to bring some small gifts when inviting home for dinner or dinner.

? In weddings and other holiday gifts, it must be put in a white gift bag.

? Influenced by the cultural circle of Chinese characters, what is the most unlucky number in Korea? 4? Because? 4? With what? Die? The pronunciation of words is similar.

? Koreans don't like writing their names in red ink.

Everything you need to know about Korean immigrants-smoking taboos

? When sitting with old people or women, you should ask their permission before smoking.

? Smoking in the street is immoral.

? Although it is outdoors, smoking should be banned where there is no ashtray.

? No-smoking areas in public places such as subways and airports must be observed.

? This is not a non-smoking area, and smoking should be banned in densely populated areas.

? Smoking is forbidden in the office.

? You must confirm whether your seat is a non-smoking seat in the restaurant.

Everything you need to know about Korean immigrants-social etiquette

In social etiquette, South Korea generally does not grasp the hand as a meeting etiquette. Pay attention to using both hands when shaking hands, or just use your right hand. 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 casually put themselves on the latter's right hand. In Korea, women and children generally do not shake hands with men, and nodding or bowing is a common etiquette. More honorifics and honorifics are used in addressing, and it is rare to directly address each other by their first names. If the other party has a title in society, Koreans will definitely use it repeatedly.

Everything you need to know about Korean immigrants-dress etiquette

In social situations, most Koreans can speak English and have no affection for Japanese speakers. In Korea, dressing is not too avant-garde, but solemn and conservative. Men usually wear jackets above and trousers below, while women usually wear short jackets above and long skirts below.

Everything you need to know about Korean immigrants-dining etiquette

Koreans usually like to eat spicy and sour food. The staple food is mainly rice and cold noodles. Dishes include kimchi, roast beef, roast dog meat, ginseng chicken and so on. Generally speaking, there are not many Korean dishes, most of which are relatively light. Generally speaking, Korean men are good drinkers, and they often bring soju, sake and beer, while women don't drink. On weekdays, most Koreans drink tea and coffee. However, Koreans usually don't drink gruel and don't like clear soup. Koreans generally don't like to eat greasy, greasy and sweet things. As for duck, mutton and fat pork, as for bear's paw and tiger's meat. When eating, chopsticks are usually used. For environmental protection, Koreans will provide you with iron tableware. Don't move chopsticks first when eating with your elders, and don't point them at others. After eating, put the chopsticks neatly on the table. When eating, it is not advisable to make a loud noise. It's also shameful to make too much noise when eating. When entertaining guests in Korean homes, the host and guests usually sit around a low square table. Sit cross-legged on the floor. In this case, don't touch your feet, don't straighten your legs, and don't spread your legs. This is not allowed.

Everything you need to know about Korean immigrants-customs and taboos

Koreans cherish white. The national flower is hibiscus, the pine tree is the national tree, the sparrow is the national bird, and the tiger is the national animal. Taboo numbers are "4" and "13". Because it is pronounced the same as "death", Koreans had better not use similar "private", "teacher" and "thing".

Koreans have strong national self-esteem, oppose worshipping foreign things and obsessing over foreign things, and advocate using domestic products. When giving gifts, the best choices are flowers, wine and handicrafts. Better not be Japanese.

In Korea, men are superior to women. When entering a room, women should not walk in front of men. Women should help men take off their coats. When sitting down, women should take the initiative to sit behind men. Don't speak loudly in front of men.

I hope you can quickly integrate into your new life and become a Korean student at an early date!