With the popularity of Korean dramas, the popularity of Korean groups and the enthusiasm of cultural interaction between the two countries, the relationship between China and South Korea is becoming increasingly close. Not only has the number of tourists from the two countries hit new highs, but the mutual exaggeration of various types of tourism variety shows, many Chinese friends like to travel to South Korea, making many attractions even more popular. But do you know? For Koreans, what are the taboos, taboos and sensitive topics that must not be touched? You must pay attention to the following 4 points.
1. Don’t say that Japan is good in front of Koreans
For Koreans with strong nationality, Japan is their least favorite country. South Korea has a long history of hatred for Japan. It began with the continuous invasion of the Korean Peninsula after the Meiji Restoration of Japan. In addition, unequal agreements such as the South Korea-Japan Protocol and the South Korea-Japan Agreement in the 1900s, as well as the 35-year Japanese colonial period before and after World War II, laying a difficult historical gap to resolve so far.
To this day, Koreans with strong sense of self-esteem have not given up their hatred because of the flow of history. Instead, they have become a momentum where the whole people share the same hatred.
2. Avoid pointing at the other party with your fingers
For Koreans, being pointed at by others with your fingers is a very impolite behavior. In addition to being disrespectful, it is also a symbol of disrespect and infringement. And this is accused of happening most of the time when ordering in restaurants.
In the best case, if you really have to point out something or item, use the "hand knife" method to gesture together, so as to avoid embarrassment and not targeted. In addition, Koreans hate being stared at the most on the streets, so don’t keep "attention" to the other party when they are fine.
3. Never avoid political topics
For Koreans, political issues are a country where different positions will confront fiercely. South Korea's political parties include the Common Democratic Party, the Liberal South Korean Party, etc. These two major parties occupy the main seats in the Congress, and their policies towards the country are divided into two factions: free and conservative. The current ruling common Democratic Party is a liberal, and the largest opposition party, the Liberal South Korean Party, is a conservative party. The two parties have different positions on the North and South Korea issues and the Japanese issues. In addition, various bloody lessons from history have made politics a sensitive issue that cannot be touched. Therefore, in most cases, it is best not to talk about politics.
4, class system and honorific culture
Korea is a society with very distinct classes, especially in the workplace and in situations where they do not know each other. It is very important to maintain communication between honorifics. Therefore, if you understand Korean a little bit and have the opportunity to communicate with Koreans, you must pay attention to the existence of politeness.
In fact, the senior and seniors system in South Korea is very serious, and it is exaggerated to the point where people seem to be servile. Even in the workplace, all colleagues who are underdog must be called "seniors" who are already working.
These deep-rooted consciousnesses often trigger bullying events, and invisible high pressure forms the appearance of unity. However, behind the emotions that dare not express, there is a repressed collapse.
