Communication practices in Korea

M Park, M Kim - Communication Quarterly, 1992 - Taylor & Francis
M Park, M Kim
Communication Quarterly, 1992Taylor & Francis
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.
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.
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