3/27 Talk about exchanging business cards in Korea.

When exchanging business cards in Korea, it is polite to use both hands when presenting and receiving a business card.

ex> It is polite to bow your head to the elderly in Korea.

This is a sign of respect for the other person.

* a sign of respect: 예의/존중의 표시

ex> Some cultures value eye contact as a sign of respect.

Once you receive the card, do not put it in your wallet right away; this is a sign of disrespect.

You should take a look at it carefully. If you are sitting at a table, place the business card in front of you.

Korean business cards are usually double-sided and printed in English as well.

* double-sided: 양면에 인쇄된, 양면의

ex> I need to make double-sided copies.

Koreans like to exchange business cards even in casual settings.

* in casual settings: 사석에서 (opp. in formal settings)

ex> We are on friendly terms with each other in casual settings.

ex> You should dress properly in formal settings.

Close friends exchange business cards as a way of greeting each other.

ex> We exchanged business cards at the beginning of the meeting.

@ I don’t have any business cards on me right now.  지금 가지고 있는 명함이 하나도 없네요.

<HOMEWORK>

1.      It is polite to present something with both hands in Korea.

2.      I stood up from my seat as a sign of respect.

3.      We've met several times in casual settings.

4.      We exchanged business cards at the end of conversation.

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