Manners in South Korea
Learn about cultural etiquette and manners of this country
Greetings
- Handshake
- Light bow
- Finger heart
Etiquette
- Present business cards or items to elders with both hands
- Do not pick up chopsticks before elders at meals
- Remove shoes at entrance and arrange them neatly
- Avoid loud phone conversations in public
- Honorific language use mindful of age hierarchy is essential
- Wait for senior to pour alcohol first
- Place free hand on glass when alcohol is poured with one hand
- Tendency to value relationships over punctuality
- Avoid writing names in red ink
- Handle religious and political topics with caution