Communication practices in Korea |
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| Authors: | Myung‐seok Park Moon‐soo Kim |
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| Institution: | 1. Professor in the Department of English , Dankook University , Seoul, Korea;2. Associate Professor in the Department of English , Dankook University , Seoul, Korea |
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| Abstract: | The communication practices of Koreans are explored which are divergent from those employed elsewhere in the world. Distinction in social behavior impinging on communication include Confucianistic ethics, filial piety, age, gender, and hierarchical structure. Verbal and nonverbal differences relate to maintaining harmony in interpersonal relationships. The essay concludes with analyses from six research reports comparing Korean communication styles to those in other cultures. |
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| Keywords: | Confucianism age gender filial piety harmony verbal behavior nonverbal behavior argumentativeness assertiveness responsiveness aggressiveness communication apprehension interpersonal need satisfaction loneliness |
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