What should I pay attention to when traveling with Japanese and Korean VIPs?

1) etiquette Korea is deeply influenced by Confucian education. Etiquette is characterized by paying attention to status, seniority, old and young, and the difference between men and women. For those with high status and deep qualifications, they should respect the elderly and men. When you speak, use your respectful name (a grammatical form held in Korean), say hello first, make way for your peers, and don't go ahead. In the family, men are superior to women, and men are outside and women are inside; Advocating "a good wife and a good mother" almost all housework falls on women. Men and women over 7 years old cannot sit at the same table. Most women with better family economy do not work after marriage, and even if they work, their salary is lower than that of men. In recent years, the feminist movement has developed, striving for equality between men and women and equal pay for equal work, demanding that the retirement age of female civil servants be changed from 43 to 50. 1. Say hello to people you know, and be sure to say hello to each other. Depending on your status, you can nod, bow, shake hands or hug. 2. When introducing guests from home, parents and guests salute each other, and then introduce the identity and address of each guest to the children, so that the children can bow or bow down to the guests. If you are in the work unit, introduce the people from this unit to the visiting guests first. It is very hospitable to entertain Koreans. Entertaining guests is often to do their best to bring out the best dishes at home, and guests try to eat and drink. The more they eat, the more they can show their deep feelings. Korean men generally like to drink mortar wine and drink a lot. They toasted each other, chatted and sang while drinking, and it was very lively. China's history book "Biography of Wei's Eastward Aliens" records the customs of drinking, singing and dancing in North Korea. According to the survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 198 1 year, the per capita consumption of liquor in Korea is 9.2 liters per year, ranking among the best in the world. When drinking, sit down according to status and seniority and pour the wine in turn. The person with the highest status raised his glass first, and then followed in turn. People with great status differences can't drink at the same table. People with low status have to turn their backs to drink because of special circumstances. When people with low status touch each other's cups, they should touch each other's cups with the rim, not sideways, otherwise it is impolite. When people with low status need to propose a toast to people with high status, they should ask their permission. When they come forward to propose a toast, they should bow first and say some congratulations, holding the bottle in their right hand and the bottom of the bottle in their left hand. It should be noted that the toaster only pours wine, does not accompany it, and bows when leaving. The person who accepts the toast should say something of thanks. When people with similar status toast each other, they should pour each other wine and clink glasses. 4. It is also a habit of Koreans since ancient times to offer cigarettes to guests. But in general, people with low status can't smoke in front of people with high status. Children must never smoke in front of their parents, let alone borrow or accept their fire. 5. Take off your shoes when you wear socks into Korean homes and when you eat in Korean canteens, so be sure to wear clean socks. It is impolite to have dirty or holes in socks. People think they are ill-bred. When seated, both the host and the guest should sit cross-legged on the floor. They should not straighten their legs, let alone spread them apart. (2) Taboo Koreans generally avoid the word "four". Because "four" and "death" in Korean are homophonic, they are traditionally considered unlucky. Therefore, there is no building No.4, four floors and room No.4 in Korea. There are no four divisions in the army, no four tables in the banquet hall, no four toasts and no four people in a row. In addition, pregnant women should avoid breaking bowls for fear that the fetus will crack their mouths; Marriage avoids the zodiac, and the wedding period is two days, avoiding a single day; Say auspicious words in festivals; Men should not ask women's age and marital status; Apologize when shooting; Cover your mouth with your hand or napkin when picking your teeth; You should use your right hand when handing things, not your left hand, because traditionally, it is considered that "the right is superior to the left" and it is impolite to hand things with your left hand. Social etiquette Koreans advocate Confucianism and respect their elders. When the elders enter the house, everyone should stand up and ask how old they are. Take off your sunglasses when talking to the old man. Get up in the morning and greet your parents after dinner; When parents go out and come back, the children have to see him before they can eat. When riding a bike, make way for the old man. Answer the phone. When eating, you should serve food to the elderly or elders first. Only when the old man moves chopsticks can others eat. When riding a bike, make way for the old man. When Koreans meet, the traditional etiquette is to bow. When the younger generation and subordinates meet their elders or superiors, they should bow, say hello and stand aside to show their respect. Men greet each other, bow and shake hands. When shaking hands, they either use their hands or their left hands and nod only once. Bowing etiquette is generally not used on businessmen. When dealing with Korean officials, you can usually shake hands or nod gently. Women don't usually shake hands with people. In social groups and banquets, men and women socialize separately, even at home or in restaurants. In Korea, if someone invites you home for dinner or dinner, bring a small gift, and it is best to choose packaged food. When toasting at dinner, you should hold the bottle in your right hand and the bottom of the bottle in your left hand, then bow and toast, and finally pour three cups. The toaster should hold its cup lower and touch the other's cup with its rim. Take a bow before you leave after drinking. When you are a guest, the host won't show you the whole house. Don't wander around alone. When you leave, the host will see you to the door, even outside, and then say goodbye. Koreans accept gifts with both hands, but they don't open them in front of guests. It is not appropriate to send foreign cigarettes to Korean friends. Wine is the best gift for Korean men, but you can't give wine to a woman unless you make it clear that the wine is for her husband. Pay attention to giving gifts to Koreans. Korean men like brand-name textiles, ties, lighters, electric razors and so on. Women like cosmetics, bags, gloves, scarves and spices used in the kitchen. Children like food. If you send money, you should put it in an envelope. If there is a visit, it must be agreed in advance. Koreans attach great importance to reception in communication. Banquets are usually held in restaurants or bars, and their wives rarely attend. The taboo government stipulates that Korean citizens must respect the national flag, national anthem and national flower. Not only does the radio regularly play the national anthem, but it also plays the national anthem before the theater performance. The audience must stand up. If foreigners are too negligent in the above places, it will be considered as disrespect for South Korea and Koreans. Koreans have many taboos. When we meet on holiday, we can't