Customs & Etiquette Of Korea

A comprehensive ready-reckoner to the essential customs and etiquette of Korea (including the North) -- historically known as the 'Land of the Morning Calm' -- and today one of the region's most successful economies. This Simple Guide will ensure that you do not arrive in your host country ignorant of common courtesies, basic manners and culturally-sensitive taboos. Contents: Introducing Korea (including history & Buddhism); Social Relations & the Visitor (including personal relationships); Business & Social Life (including friends and friendship and Korean names); Food & Entertainment (including Korean cuisine, eating out, drinking in Korea, leisure & pleasure); The Korean Home; Taboos; Shopping & Tipping;Gift-giving and Accommodation; North Korea; Facts About Korea; IndexHoare, J. E. is the author of 'Customs & Etiquette Of Korea', published 2004 under ISBN 9781857333954 and ISBN 1857333950.