Giving gifts is a common practice in South Korea, but it is also regulated with cultural rules. The first time someone visits a person's home he is expected to bring a gift of fruit or a flower arrangement. All gifts are to be wrapped nicely (consider having them wrapped professionally if possible). Never sign a card or write anyone's name in red ink, as a person's name is only written in red once they have passed away
Basic manners
To be punctual
About dating
Bow
Greetings
When you're going to meet your friends or guests,Do not on any account be late,When you greet your elders,you should bow,and this is the correct way of expression,you must be carefully to choose a greeting.
Some taboos
The Japanese love cherry blossoms,but they hate lotus The Japanese think that green is the ominous color and they think purple is the color of sadness.Don't talk about the second world war with Japanese .
When invited to dine at a South Korean's house it may be understood that you will carpool with other invited guests; inquire to see if this is the case. Remove your shoes before entering the home .Wait for the host to seat you. Never pierce your food with your chopsticks. Always try some of every dish placed in front of you; often the entire table shares from an assortment of small dishes scattered around the table.
亚洲礼仪文化
韩国礼仪korean
Learn a few biographical facts about your Korean business contacts before you meet them, such as the age of the people you will meet and their company rank relative to yours. When greeting for the first time, many South Koreans will bow first, then shake hands with Westerners. The younger and/or lower ranking person bows first and utters ＂만나서 반갑습니다" (pleased to meet you) if it is the first meeting, or "안녕하세요" (standard greeting) if the two have met pan
• Japanese words originated in China,Japan does not have its own words in the old time,Chinese culture has great influence on Japanese culture,especially in the Tang Dynasty of China,Japan has learned a lot about Chinese culture. • Chinese etiquette is very similar to Japanese etiquette in many ways,because some reasons of history of China,These excellent cultures has been better inherited in japan during several hundred years
A strange taboo
Never take a spoon in your hand when you communicate with other people !!!
印度India
• Eaten with the fingers • Guests are often served in a particular order • Always use your right hand to eat, whether you are using utensils or your fingers. • Leaving a small amount of food on your plate indicates that you are satisfied. Finishing all your food means that you are still hungry.