First Meetings
Gift Giving
Dining
Public Behaviour
Everything Else!
100
What is the left hand doing during a handshake
It is propped up on the right hand
100
Where should a visitor buy their gifts from?
Their native country
100
Should one wait to be seated, or find their seat on their own?
Wait to be seated
100
How should one receive a compliment?
Deny it at first
100
What is the official language of South Korea?
Korean
200
How do you address a Korean
By their title or by their title and family name
200
What is an example of a good gift to give?
Office items, nothing too expensive
200
Should you pour your own drink?
No
200
Is it appropriate to touch others?
No
200
What is the main religion in South Korea?
Buddhism
300
Who instigates the handshake: A Korean man or a Western woman
a Western woman
300
How should one accept a gift?
with both hands
300
How can you indicate you are finished your meal
Place chopsticks on the table, or chopstick rest
300
Who should Junior people avoid making eye contact with in a business meeting?
Senior level businesspeople
300
What times of the year should avoid to make appointments?
holidays like the Lunar New Year and the Moon Festival
400
How should one receive a business card?
with both hands
400
What are good colours to wrap gifts in?
Red, Yellow or Pink
400
What utensils should be used to eat food?
Chopsticks
400
What colour is best to wear for a suit?
Black, Brown or Blue
400
What are the most convienent times for booking meetings?
between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
500
How should men greet each other?
with a slight bow sometimes accompanied with a handshake
500
Should one open their gift in front of the giver?
No
500
What should you not do with chopsticks?
point or pierce food
500
How should women dress?
modestly, avoiding tight skirts, low necklines, shorts and sleeveless tops
500
What is the largest natural hazard?
Typhoons
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