Communication practices in Korea
- 1 September 1992
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Communication Quarterly
- Vol. 40 (4) , 398-404
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01463379209369857
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.Keywords
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