| Title | : | Etiquette Guide to Korea: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! |
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| ISBN | : | 0804839484 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780804839488 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2008 |
South Korea is one of the greatest economic success stories of the past 60 years, and more and more Westerners are traveling to this bustling, modern country for business and pleasure. But no matter why you visit, an understanding of Korea's etiquette and culture is essential to an enjoyable and successful trip.
With Etiquette Guide to Korea, you'll never need to worry about making an embarrassing mistake—this authoritative guide covers everything the courteous traveler needs to know, including the importance of names and how to use them, shaking hands versus bowing, table manners for celebrations and everyday meals, and how to negotiate in Korea.
Known as "the Hermit Kingdom" until the final decades of the ninteenth century because it kept its doors closed to the outside world, Korea wasn't exposed to international influences until the mid–twentieth century. Perhaps this is why may of the traditional aspects of Korea's culture have been preserved in spite of the explosion of modernity in recent times. Today Korea's age–old culture has combined with the ultramodern Western ways and conveniences to transform the country into one of the world's most popular destinations.
Also included are invaluable lists of Korean vocabulary and helpful phrases, making this book the most important item you can pack for your trip or extended stay in Korea.
Etiquette Guide to Korea: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! Reviews
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I wish I'd read this instead of The Korean Mind. Covers similar ground, in a similar format (topical essays), but MUCH more concisely. But the beginning was a walk through history that didn't hook me.
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Recommended book for those who want to visit Korea either leisure or business trip. In my opinions, the book covered almost basic etiquette in Korea.
It also provide some basic words which commonly use when communicate with korean people. It would be the best if we can learn some basic etiquette before getting through life in Korea. -
This is a fine overview of Korean etiquette and manners. However, it should be taken as something other than gospel as it was written some time ago.
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Easy to read book with some good information. I am planning to move to Korea permanently in the near future so I found this book both interesting and insightful!
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Part travel book - 100 pages in a 5x8 format - and part history and culture review, this is a compact collection of one-page notes on Korea from a Western perspective. If you're motivated like I am to learn about Korea and it's culture, this is a good start. (I was embarrasingly shocked to realize where it in fact lies geographically, wedged between Japan and China.) There's fascinating review of it's early history - "The "Hermit Kingdom" in its Modern Splendor!" And all you need to know to travel and conduct business and why things are as they are. One of my favorite passages: The Three P's: Patience, Patience, and Patience.
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Goes over some interesting topics. I just wanted more.
12-3-2018 -
Pretty informative, good basis. Gross overgeneralization in some parts.
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Not as interesting and engaging as Culture Shock Korea. No harm reading it, though :]
