WELCOME Est. 2009

Introduction Our Mission: Taking business communication to the next dimension through professional training in diversity and culture. Our Members:  David Borchert – Communication Specialist  David Pratt - Communication Specialist  David Xiong - Communication Specialist

Doing Business in South Korea  Business Structures  Meeting & Greeting  Communication Styles  Gift Giving Etiquette

Business Structures  Formal Hierarchy is important  Personal relationships take precedence  Maintenance of existing relationships is crucial

Meeting & Greeting Etiquette  Greet each other with a slight bow  Maintain eye contact  Wait to be introduced at a social gathering  Address people by their title or family name

Communication Styles  Modesty & humility – Don’t oversell past achievements  Eye contact shows honesty and interest, unless communicating with a boss.  It is important to maintain patience and politeness at all times

Gift Giving Etiquette  Gifts express a great deal about a relationship and are always reciprocated  Use both hands when offering a gift  Do not wrap gifts in green, white, or black paper  Gifts are not opened when received  Avoid overly expensive gifts

Summary  Business Structures Personal relationships take precedence  Meeting & Greeting Maintain eye contact  Communication Styles Modesty & humility  Gift Giving Etiquette Use both hands when offering a gift

Closing Communication is Key  Remember that communication is seen as a means to developing good relationships.  The way in which you deliver the message could, in fact, be more important than the message itself.

Thank you. Est. 2009