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Do's/Dont's
Do's/Dont's
Hofstede's Dimensions
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100

Where is South Korea located?

South East Asia (100)

100

How should you greet somone in a Korean business meeting?

A) Bow

B) Handshake

C) Bow and handshake with one hand

D) Bow and handshake with both hands

D) Bow and handshake with both hands (100)

100

What should someone offer as a gift?

A) Something Flashy

B) Something small and modest from your culture

C) Something small and modest from Korean culture

B) Something small and modest from your culture (100)

100

What is the highest Hofstede's Dimension?

Long-Term Orientation (100)
100

Where does the most senior person sit during a meeting?

Head/center of the table (100)

200

What Language(s) are spoken?

Korean (100)

KSL (100)

200

It is acceptable to pocket a business card right away?

True or False

False (200)

200

How is silence viewed during Korean business conversations?

Silence is acceptable (100)

Shows thoughtfulness or respect (100)

200

What does Korea’s high Power Distance score indicate?

Respect for authority (100)

Hierarchical structures (100)

200

 How should you respectfully decline an alcoholic drink at a dinner? 

Politely decline (100)

AND thank them for offering (100)

300

How did Confucianism influence Korean business culture?

Hierarchy (100)

Loyalty (100)

Disicipline (100)

300

How should one offer and receive items?

Use both hands (100)

Slight bow (100)

Support right hand with left hand (100)

300

When is it considered late for a business meeting?

Being on time

300

What does high Uncertainty Avoidance mean for business interactions?

Preferance for rules (100)

Clear instructions (100)

Structure (100)

300

How are you to address someone

A) Title then surname

B) Mr/Mrs/Ms Surname

C) Title

D) Title then firstname


A) Title then surname (300)

400

Name 3 Major Holidays

Seollal (100)

Dano (100)

Chuseok (100)

Hansik (100)

400

What clothing is approporate in a business setting?

(formal/informal, color, article)

Formal (100)

Color (200)

Article (100)

400

Do Koreans avoid saying no, and why?

They avoid saying no (200)

Don't want any confrontations (200)

400

  1. Is Korea more collectivist or individualist, and how does it show in business?

Collectivist (100)

Teamwork (100)

Group harmony (100)

Loyalty (100)

400

Is it rude to ask about personal life?

Yes or No

No (400)