A good introduction for an essay of "How will I introduced South Korea to my friends"
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When you meet a new Korean person, you’ll want to introduce yourself and make small talk. So learning how to introduce yourself in Korean is very important!
How you’ll introduce yourself in Korean will vary based on the situation, we can get you started on the basics. Add to these based on your situation. Let’s get started!1. Before anything else, greet them by saying 안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo).
It is important in Korean culture to be polite and show respect towards others. First impressions are everything.
2. Bow as you greet them.
This is a sign of respect and politeness. If you’re already acquainted then just a head nod should do.3. If you shake hands, use your right hand or both hands.
When you shake hands, use your right hand or both hands. You can show more respect by bowing and touching your left hand to your right or grabbing your stomach with your left hand.
4. Address them by their title or family name.
Koreans do not refer to each other by their first name unless they are close and even then they often go by ‘언니 (eonni)’, ‘오빠 (oppa)’ and so on. When you are meeting a new person use their title or family name unless they say otherwise.
Basic Greetings in Korean
The greeting is an essential part to introduce yourself in Korean! These are the basics of what you can use, in both the formal and standard ways of saying them. When you greet people in Korean, they are likely to talk to you in Korean.
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Standard
안녕하세요 (annyeonghaseyo)
Hello!
Formal
처음 뵙겠습니다 (cheoeum boepgetseumnida)
It’s nice to meet you!
Standard
만나서 반갑습니다 (mannaseo bangapseumnida)
It’s nice to meet you!
Formal
제 이름은 존입니다. (je ireumeun jonimnida)
My name is John
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