concept   gift-giving
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, gift-giving is a significant aspect of social etiquette, emphasizing thoughtful and modest giving and receiving.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bring Korea When visiting someone, it's customary to bring a small gift or present, such as food or a souvenir, as a gesture of appreciation. 1
2 bring Korea When visiting someone's home, it is customary to bring a small gift or token of appreciation, such as food or beverage. 1
3 bring Korea It is considered rude to bring a bottle of alcohol as a gift, as it may symbolize heavy drinking and inappropriate behavior. 1
4 come Korea Polite to wait for the host to say 'come in' before entering their home 1
5 come Korea It is polite to wait for a few seconds after someone arrives before inviting them in 1
6 come Korea In some situations, it is considered polite to not proactively 'come in' to someone's home or room without explicit invitation. 1
7 come South Korea It is customary to remove shoes when entering someone's home as a sign of respect when they come to visit. 1
8 get South Korea Using the word 'get' in situations of receiving something is less common, and more specific words are used, such as 'receive' or 'obtain' 1
9 getting South Korea Getting married at a young age is still considered important for societal acceptance and family traditions. 1
10 giver South Korea Giving and receiving gifts is an important aspect of social etiquette, and thoughtful gift-giving is highly valued in relationships. 1
11 giving South Korea Giving monetary gifts in even numbers is common, and the act of giving should be accompanied by modesty and humility. 1