concept   greetings
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, bowing is a common and respectful form of greeting that emphasizes non-physical contact and shows respect.
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1 bodily contact in greetings South Korea Bowing is a preferred form of greeting, with minimal physical contact 1
2 bodily contact in greetings South Korea Formal greetings often involve a polite bow and minimal physical contact 1
3 cultural greetings South Korea Bow is a traditional and respectful greeting gesture 1
4 customary greetings South Korea Bow is a common form of greeting 1
5 daily greetings Korea Bowing as a sign of respect is an important part of daily greetings 1
6 etiquette for greetings South Korea Bow is a common greeting gesture 1
7 etiquette for greetings South Korea Bowing is a traditional form of greeting, with varying degrees of bow depending on the social status of the individuals involved. 1
8 formal greeting South Korea Bow is a common form of formal greeting 1
9 formality in greetings South Korea Highly valued and expected, with specific etiquettes for different levels of formality 1
10 gesture of greeting South Korea Bowing is a common gesture of greeting 1
11 greeting customs South Korea Involves a bow as a sign of respect 1
12 greeting customs South Korea May include the offering of a business card with both hands as a sign of respect and formality. 1
13 greeting etiquette South Korea Bowing is a common form of greeting to show respect 1
14 greeting etiquette South Korea A bow and polite verbal greeting are the standard, with physical contact kept to a minimum 1
15 greeting etiquette South Korea A handshake with two hands, known as 'hakwon', is a sign of deep respect during greetings. 1
16 greeting gestures Korea Bowing is a traditional greeting gesture 1
17 greeting gestures at events South Korea Bow is a common form of greeting at business and social events. 1
18 greetings in the workplace South Korea Bow is a common form of greeting in the workplace, showing respect and humility. 1
19 hand greetings South Korea Bowing is considered a respectful and common form of greeting. 1
20 interpersonal greetings South Korea Bowing is a traditional form of greeting that shows respect and humility 1
21 manner of greeting South Korea Common to greet with a slight bow and a handshake 1
22 mode of greeting Korea Bow as a sign of respect 1
23 physical contact in greetings South Korea Avoiding physical contact is more common; bowing is a traditional greeting gesture. 1
24 physical greetings South Korea Bowing is a common form of greeting 1
25 social greetings South Korea Formal and respectful greetings, often accompanied by bows, are customary 1
26 social greetings South Korea Bowing is a common form of greeting 1
27 traditional greetings South Korea Bow as a sign of respect 1