South Korea is known as the "state of etiquette", and Koreans attach great importance to their proper etiquette in communication. Traditionally, the relationship between family members in South Korea is not only to safeguard their own interests, but also covers a wide range. The blood relationship between them should be based on a tradition of cooperation and mutual support, so the feelings, love and sense of responsibility between family members are very strong and cannot be cut off. The head of a family is regarded as an authority, and the whole family must obey his orders or obey his wishes. Strict orders must be obeyed and not violated. For Koreans, it is unthinkable that children or grandchildren will not obey the wishes of their elders.
Every year, on the first day of the first lunar month, after the family holds routine ancestor worship activities, all members should kneel and salute their grandparents, parents, brothers and relatives in order of age; Young people even go to the village to salute their elders to show their due respect, even though they are not related by blood. In the family, keep the seniority, and don't allow young members or people with low status to drink or smoke in front of the elderly or people with high status. Those who break the rules are regarded as a sign of lack of education, especially in smoking, which may lead to severe condemnation. When children go out, they should say goodbye to their parents; When parents come back from a long trip, their children should greet and salute; When a guest visits, parents bow to the guest first, and then the children bow to the guest according to their age. ...
The relationship between relatives and family members of Koreans is very strong, and they abide by the solemn responsibility of mutual cooperation and cannot be shirked for any reason. This relationship often exceeds personal interests or expectations of the other party's interests. When a person encounters difficulties, the first thing that comes to mind is to ask relatives for help.
After marriage, brothers don't live together as before, but those who can afford it live very close and have close contacts. Especially in weddings, elders' 60th or 70th birthdays, children's birthdays, traditional festivals and other special days. They always try to be with each other. Clan members have the same money and property. They get together once a year and take this opportunity to discuss, for example, the maintenance of ancestral graves. When Koreans meet for the first time, people with the same surname always ask each other if they are of the same clan. If they are from the same clan, they should also consult the genealogy to understand the intimacy of the other party's relationship with themselves. If the other person is an elder, he will often visit and use honorific terms to show respect.
In traditional Korean society, the elderly are respected for their knowledge and experience, and young people must consciously follow this in their behavior. In public gatherings, social occasions, banquet hotels, who should pay tribute to whom first, who should sit in which position, who should sit first, and who should toast to whom first, these rules are known to everyone from an early age and will not be confused, otherwise they will be considered vulgar and lack of family education.
Japanese people usually bow when they meet. Generally, people bow to each other at 30 degrees and 45 degrees, and the depth of bowing and bending is different, indicating different meanings. The lowest and most polite bow is called "the most salute". When a man bows, his hands naturally hang down on both sides of his clothes and trousers; When showing respect for each other, people usually put their left hand on their right hand and bow in front of it, especially women.
In international communication, Japanese people are also used to shaking hands, especially young people or people who have more contact with Europeans and Americans have begun to have the habit of shaking hands when they meet.
In Japan, business cards are widely used, especially for businessmen, who have the habit of exchanging business cards when they meet for the first time. It is considered polite to exchange business cards with the junior or younger party first. When submitting a business card, point to the other party. Business cards are written as "name thorns" in Japanese, and most of the business cards used by women are smaller than those used by men.
AA Japanese is called "cut test". Generally speaking, friends go to restaurants and bars together, and if they don't say who will treat them in advance, they all pay by AA. "Reducing the investigation" means sharing one's own expenses according to the head count. The AA system originated in Europe and America. Its advantages are that it pays for itself, pays for itself, feels at ease, and does not owe others a debt of gratitude for inviting them to dinner, not just restaurants.
Japanese people prefer to give gifts! When giving gifts, the Japanese often take this approach: giving gifts that are useless to the host, because the recipient can give them to others, and that person can also give them to a third party.
Japanese people are very disgusted with things decorated with foxes and badgers, because cunning foxes are a symbol of greed.
When visiting Japanese families, you can only bring 15 chrysanthemums, because only the royal hat badge has 16 chrysanthemums.
Pick up and put down the gift with both hands, don't open it to your face. When accepting a gift, those who see it again will definitely mention it and express their gratitude.
Don't give a comb as a gift, because the pronunciation of a comb is close to death.
Most people don't send chrysanthemums, because chrysanthemums are generally used by the royal family. In Japanese, "Japan" means "the country of sunrise". In Japan, a country with a total area of 377,748 square kilometers, there is a population of 1.239 1 billion, of which the Yamato nationality accounts for about 99%, and the rest are Ainu, Korean and China. The common language is Japanese.
Fashion etiquette
Japanese people attach great importance to their clothes, whether on formal or informal occasions. On formal occasions, men and most young women wear suits. Men usually wear ties when they wear suits. Kimono is a traditional Japanese costume, which is characterized by sewing a piece of cloth. Nowadays, except for some special professionals, men rarely wear kimonos in public. Japanese women like to stroke their eyebrows, and generally like to draw thin eyebrows that are slightly curved. They think this is the most modern femininity.
Etiquette and manners
Japanese people often smile all over their faces, but not only when they are happy, but also when they are embarrassed and angry, so as to hide their true feelings. When a woman sits on the floor, she always sits with her legs curled up. Different gestures have different meanings: the thumb and forefinger form a circle, and the other three fingers extend upward to indicate money; Hold out your little finger to indicate a woman, etc.
Meeting etiquette
Japanese names generally consist of four words. The first two words are surnames, and the last two words are your own names. Generally speaking, Japanese people don't like to introduce themselves. As an introducer, you usually need to tell the relationship between the introduced person and yourself, as well as his title and the name of his unit.
dining etiquette
Japanese people have been eating rice as their staple food since ancient times and like to eat fish. Generally do not eat fat meat and pig offal, and some people do not eat mutton and duck. No matter at home or in a restaurant, the seats are graded and generally can be arranged by the host. In Japan, there is a national custom-tea ceremony, which is full of Zen meaning and is used to cultivate interest. Although many modern Japanese youth are no longer interested in it, it is still regarded as a traditional art by society.
Wedding and funeral etiquette
In Japan, people still attach importance to the birth of new life. The traditional Japanese wedding ceremony is: three days before the wedding, the bride's family moves all the bride's things to the new house; On the wedding day, the barber will dress up the bride. There are many kinds of weddings in Japan now, some in shrines and some in Christian churches.
business etiquette
For business activities in Japan, you should choose February-June and September-165438+ 10. At other times, locals take more vacations or are busy with festivals. Japanese people attach great importance to the role of business cards in business activities. They think business cards show a person's social status, so they always carry them with them. Japanese businessmen pay more attention to establishing long-term cooperative partnership. They pay great attention to maintaining each other's face in business negotiations and hope that the other party will do the same. When giving gifts, local people attach great importance to class or rank, so don't give too expensive gifts, lest they mistakenly think that you are above them.
Travel etiquette
In Japan, many streets have no names. If you get lost, you can ask the police for help. Buses in urban areas extend in all directions. It's expensive to take a taxi. Tips are not very popular in Japan. If you are not sure, don't tip. Tips should be put in envelopes or wrapped in paper towels. The Japanese feel embarrassed to accept cash.
Main taboo
Japanese people don't like purple and think it is a sad tone; The most taboo is green, which is considered unlucky. They avoid using numbers like 9 and 4; They also taboo three people taking pictures together, thinking that the middle person is sandwiched between the left and right people, which is an unlucky omen. The Japanese hate gold and silver cats and think that people who see such cats will be unlucky; They don't like foxes either.
Taboos in Korea
taboo
The government stipulates that Korean citizens must respect the national flag, national anthem and national flower. Not only does the radio regularly play the national anthem, but it also plays the national anthem before the theater performance. The audience must stand up. If foreigners are too negligent in the above places, it will be considered as disrespect for South Korea and Koreans.
Koreans have many taboos. When we meet on holidays, don't say unlucky things, let alone get angry and quarrel. On the third day of the first lunar month, you can't take out the garbage, sweep the floor, and kill chickens and pigs. Avoid lighting a fire at the Cold Food Festival. The zodiac avoids marriage, and the wedding period avoids one day. Fishermen are not allowed to turn over when eating fish for fear of capsizing. Don't go to someone else's house to have your nails cut, or the two families will have a grudge after their death. Don't wear a hat when eating, or you will be poor for life. Don't sleep with a book on your pillow, or you will accomplish nothing in reading. Avoid killing dogs born in the first month, or they will die within three years.
When sitting with the old man, sit up straight. Because the Korean dining table is a small table with short legs and placed on the kang, both the host and the guests should sit cross-legged on the ground when eating. If you should kneel in front of your elders, no matter who you are, you must never straighten your legs or part, otherwise it will be considered impolite or insulting. Don't smoke in front of your superiors, and don't borrow or take fire from them privately. Don't make any noise while eating, let alone talk. You should take off your shoes when you enter a family house or a Korean hotel. Eating in the street and blowing your nose in front of people are considered rude.
Never mention the word "North Korea" in front of Koreans, and never refer to "Seoul" as "Beijing". Photography is strictly restricted in Korea. Military facilities, airports, reservoirs, subways, national museums and places of entertainment are all prohibited, as are taking pictures in the air and high buildings.