Get Up to Speed with Our Korean Etiquette Course

Each culture has its own unique ways of doing things.  Business etiquette in Korea is radically different from the customs practiced in the United States and in other Western countries.

As personal relationships are of paramount importance in the Korean business scene, you must learn to relate well with your Korean counterparts and win their trust and respect if you are to achieve success in your ventures in Korea.

Korean Consulting and Translation Service, Inc.’s Etiquette Course has been accessed thousands of times by business travelers who need a fast-paced, accurate, and entertaining guide to the mores and customs within Korean… and with Koreans everywhere.

Your Korean Etiquette Course Schedule

Lesson 1: Greeting and Introductions
Find out how to address your Korean counterparts, whose hands to shake, when to bow and how to introduce yourself. Fly through the early stages of business meetings and set yourself up for business success in Korea and with Koreans wherever they may be.

Lesson 2: Business Card Exchanges
The exchange of business cards in Korea is a ritual that is followed in every first meeting between business people. In this lesson, learn the Korean protocol for exchanging business cards with Koreans.

Lesson 3: Business Meeting Etiquette
You've got to dress properly, stand up at the right time and sit in the right place. We’ve provided simple rules to make sure your business meetings take place without cultural hitches.

Lesson 4: Gift Giving
Not sure if you should give a gift? Don't know what to give if you do? Make a great impression with the tips provided here. We'll save you from giving useless gifts and suggest secrets for establishing successful business relationships with Koreans.

Lesson 5: Table Manners
Koreans love to eat out and you'll make a better impression with them if you follow the rules. Want to avoid foods you might consider disgusting? Learn a "prank" that Koreans occasionally pull on foreign guests. Don't be caught off guard; we’ve got the low-down on table manners and menus.

Lesson 6: Drinking Etiquette
Do you love to drink? Read this issue to make your evenings out more enjoyable for all. Absolutely refuse to drink alcohol? We can help with that too. Make sure you understand the social implications and accepted customs of drinking in a Korean business and social environment.

Lesson 7: Social Interaction and Conversation
Avoid sensitive subjects and keep the conversation light and enjoyable. This issue provides pointers to make sure you and your Korean counterparts enjoy your time together. Find out what subjects to avoid and what will impress your Korean hosts.