concept   phone calls
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, phone calls are often avoided in favor of brief, formal communication through messaging apps.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 call South Korea Common to use video calls or messaging apps for communication rather than making phone calls 1
2 call South Korea In business settings, it is common to schedule calls in advance and be punctual for conference calls. 1
3 call in South Korea To request permission to be absent from work, often with a formal or hierarchical approach. 1
4 call in South Korea Less common for employees to call in sick to work, as there is cultural pressure to prioritize work over personal health 1
5 call to action South Korea More emphasis on social harmony and collectivism, leading to less explicit appeals for individual action 1
6 call up Korea To summon or invite someone, often as a group activity 1
7 call up South Korea Polite to 'call up' a superior to discuss work-related matters 1
8 caller South Korea It is important to use formal language and show respect towards the person being called, especially in business or official contexts. 1
9 caller South Korea Landline phones are still widely used, and it is common for people to have phone numbers for their home, work, and mobile phones. 1
10 caller South Korea It is considered polite to address the person you are calling using their title and surname. 1
11 callers South Korea Callers may expect to hear frequent use of honorific language and formal speech when interacting with customer service representatives. 1
12 callers South Korea Callers may hesitate to leave voicemails and may try calling back multiple times if the person they are calling is unavailable. 1
13 calling South Korea Considered polite to keep phone calls brief and avoid making calls after certain hours, unless it's an emergency 1
14 calling South Korea Considered impolite to make phone calls late at night or early in the morning 1
15 make phone call Korea Often seen as more formal and less casual than text messaging or social media communication 1
16 making phone call South Korea Making phone calls without prior notice is considered impolite; text messaging or email are preferred forms of communication. 1
17 making phone call South Korea Making phone calls is often seen as intrusive and is generally avoided, with text messaging considered more polite and convenient. 1
18 phone calls South Korea Phone calls are often considered intrusive and are generally avoided in favor of texting or messaging. 1
19 phone calls South Korea Phone calls are often kept brief and to the point, with lengthy conversations seen as intrusive or unnecessary. 1