| Korean etiquette and phrases used?
Read travel books about Korea. Most basic i think is to remove shoes when entering a Korean house and make sure you have socks. Always let the elders or seniors sit or start eating before you do. Some frequently used phrases:Annyeonghaseyo - hi/hello also means good morning, good eveningKamsahamnida - Thank youAnnyeonghi kaseyo - goodbye to someone leavingAnnyeonghi kyeseyo - goodbye to someone stayingYe/ Aniyo - Yes/NoGwaenchanayo - its okay, change the tone and it can also mean are you okay?Chonmanaeyo - welcomejal chumuseyo - have a good sleep / goodnight (to elders) jal ja - goodnight (to someone younger than you) |