Questionnaire survey on the differences of etiquette culture between China and South Korea

We say sour and spicy women; Korea says sour women are spicy.

China people eat old hen soup for tonic in winter; Koreans want to eat ginseng chicken soup in summer.

China used red envelopes to express happy events, the so-called red envelopes; Korea must give gifts in white envelopes.

The elderly in China will bring the third generation to make their children work hard; Old people in Korea refuse to bring it.

People in China like to drink hot tea; Koreans must drink a glass of ice water after meals.

China people should give gifts generously; Koreans can also consider giving a pair of socks as a gift.

Plastic belts for shopping in China; Supermarkets, shopping malls and small bakeries in Korea have to pay for plastic belts themselves.

The family of married men in China is bloody; Korea is a woman's house, and everything is in charge (except the house).

Pork belly is the cheapest in China and hind leg meat is the most expensive; South Korea is just the opposite.

All imports from China are very expensive; South Korea is much more expensive than imported ones. (Food, of course, does not include world famous brands. )

China should put his bag in the supermarket; It doesn't matter how big the bag is in Korea.

In supermarkets in China, you can only eat if you pay; Korean supermarkets can eat first and then check out. That's good. I can't wait to check out. )

People in China eat with chopsticks; Koreans eat vegetables with chopsticks and eat with spoons.

Every dish in China restaurant costs money; Korean restaurants will give away several dishes for free, and dozens of dishes in high-end restaurants.

China people want to hang clothes; I have never seen anyone drying clothes (not underwear) outside in Korea. Basically, they are all dried at home.

China people are 500 grams a catty; South Korea has 600g of meat and 400g of fruits and vegetables.

Our market is based on weight; Korea is on the number, a pile, a copy.

China's pig guts are paid for; Korean pig offal is free (not for sale).

China garbage is thrown casually; Korean garbage is really troublesome. If you don't classify it, you have to throw it by time.

Today is the day to throw paper products, and tomorrow is the day to throw glass bottles. If you miss it, you have to wait a week. What I can't figure out is that garbage bags have to be bought before they can be spent, and there is a fine for not specializing in garbage bags. Dealing with garbage is my biggest headache. )

You have to buy your own tourist map of China; There are many free tourist maps on the streets of Korea, most of which are in Chinese and Japanese.

China air conditioners are mostly used for cooling and heating, while Korean air conditioners are only used for cooling.

Doctors in China will prescribe many medicines; Korean doctors can prescribe medicine for you for up to three days.

China Hospital has a pharmacy; Korean hospitals don't sell medicines. There must be a drugstore next to the hospital.

When you enter the pharmacy, give the guest a bottle of drink and give the child a vitamin C.

People in China don't say hello when buying and selling things, but Koreans must say "goodbye", "thank you", "wish you a prosperous business" and so on.

One last point:

If China has one more child, the state will punish you a little more money; South Korea will give more subsidies for one more country.

In fact, there are many more, but it is really not easy to sort them all out at once.

Professor Xu, a Korean poet, essayist and sinologist, came to Haida University and gave a lecture entitled "Comparison of Cultural Differences between China and South Korea" at the Academic Exchange Center of Yushan Campus. According to the host, Professor Xu is the first Korean to write a new poem in Chinese. He has translated and published more than 70 works, including History of Ancient Chinese Literature, History of Modern Literature in China and History of Modern Literature in China. At the beginning of the lecture, Professor Xu introduced the reason why he devoted himself to studying Korean culture: "China and South Korea are interdependent, but because they don't know much about the nature of each other's culture, there are still some cultural prejudices between the two countries." Later, he talked about the cultural differences between China and South Korea from many aspects. Multiculturalism and Monoculturalism Professor Xu said: "The integration of Confucianism and Taoism has been the cultural feature of China since ancient times, but in ancient Korea, the sacred position of Confucianism was unshakable. China is a multicultural country, while South Korea is a monocultural country. Today, South Korea only advocates Christianity. " In the lecture on Cultural Differences from the Perspective of Food, Clothing, Housing and Transportation, Professor Xu compared the cultural differences between China and South Korea with many details. These include the complexity of Korean costumes and the simplicity and practicality of China costumes; China people attach importance to diet and Koreans love cold and raw food. When talking about eating tools, Professor Xu said: "Koreans regard eating rice with chopsticks as impolite behavior; In China, eating soup with chopsticks is not against etiquette. " "Korean families have no walls, and the walls of China families are like' city walls'." The humorous explanation won applause from the audience. On the differences between Chinese and Korean literature Professor Xu believes that there are some similarities between Chinese and Korean ancient literature, but there are also great differences. For example, the format of poems: China's ancient poems are mostly four or eight lines, while Korean poems are mostly three or five lines. Theme of the novel: The theme of China's novels can be summarized as affection, righteousness and chivalry, while the theme of Korean novels is affection, filial piety and loyalty. "After the invention of Korean characters, the earliest translated China literary works were Du Fu's poems, because Du Fu's poems were full of filial piety. South Korea is a country that values ethics. " Professor Xu said. Finally, Professor Xu expressed his expectation for the cultural prosperity of the two countries: "Recently, Korean culture has got rid of the interference of political factors, and some relatively open literary works have appeared in China. The cultural prosperity of China and South Korea is coming. " South Korea is a close neighbor of China and a state of etiquette in East Asia. China has a history of communication with South China for more than 3,000 years. In the eyes of Koreans, South Korea's culture, art, human feelings and customs are quite close to those of China. Since 1992, China and South Korea formally established diplomatic relations, cultural and commercial exchanges between China and South China have become increasingly frequent, and people have a deeper understanding of South Korea. In addition, the influx of Korean music and film and television works has set off a craze for Korean youth to learn Korean culture. Studying in Korea, as a new route of studying abroad, has unique charm. Don't overwork yourself. Some students study abroad and spend a lot of time on part-time jobs. Being tired in class will affect the quality of study, which is not worth the candle. South Korea and China are very similar. Going abroad is mainly about studying and planning the time of study and work reasonably. South Korea's overall consumption is not high, so we can't put the cart before the horse in order to make money. The second is the difference in diet. Koreans like to eat kimchi, which is spicy, with more barbecue and less oil. There are always four kinds of cold dishes on the table of restaurants, such as kimchi, kelp, dried bean curd and bean sprouts, and Chinese cabbage slices for barbecue or hot pot. Koreans don't like monosodium glutamate and coriander, so they think rice is too weak to eat. So you can bring some spices such as pepper, star anise and cinnamon and cook them yourself. In addition, South Korea is a country of etiquette, which pays more attention to etiquette. The so-called "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" means that students who study alone should respect local etiquette as much as possible. Specialty Choice: At present, the Education Office of the Korean Embassy in China has recommended five popular majors for studying in Korea. These majors include: internet automation major: this major is employed in computer-related companies, financial institutions, government agencies, ordinary enterprises and so on. In the fields of web page making, network management, PC communication, network animation design and program development. Network business major: This major mainly analyzes the technology and market elements of network business, trains senior talents to develop network business, and conducts research on network business technology through business contact in virtual space. Employment destinations are program development, e-commerce, network maintenance, database management, information technology consultants, institutions, government departments, scientific research institutes, etc. Multimedia communication major: the employment destination is information and communication field, communication software development enterprises, enterprises and research institutes related to video and audio information technology development, and enterprises related to network and communication network. Major in media communication: The employment destination is CD production, publishing and printing, broadcasting company, video production, large-scale event planning and other fields. A new leisure sports major: it is also a promising major. Employment has gone to instructors in various sports centers, aerobic bodybuilders, social sports workers, water lifeguards, social welfare institutions and social sports center workers. The major Korean universities selected by universities include: National Seoul University, Yonsei University, Korea University, National Chungnam University, National Anton University, National Cambodian University, National Busan University, National Gunsan University, National Gyeongbuk University, National Jeonbuk University, National Chungbuk University, National Changwon University, Xijiang University, Tankook University, dongguk university, Jianguo University, Kyung Hee University, national cheng kung university, Korean Foreign Studies University and Sungkyunkwan University. Generally, the three best universities recognized by Koreans are Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University. Students from China who want to study in these three universities need to pass the professional examination at least in Korean. Generally, the success rate of admission is not very high. The tuition fees of language schools are relatively expensive, and students with language visas can't get an extension in Korea and have to go back to China to reapply. Kyung Hee University has a very famous major: tourism and hotel management. At present, the language school of this university enrolls China students, but to enter this university, you need to have a Korean level 3 or above and take a comprehensive examination. The tuition fee of the Language Institute of Kyung Hee University is relatively high, with a total annual expenditure of about 60,000 yuan. Central University is a comprehensive university famous for its style, especially the University of Arts, which is second to none in Korea. Carrying articles 1, clothes and shoes. It is recommended to bring a thick sweatshirt, jeans, rain boots and raincoat. In Korea, except for sports shoes, sportswear and casual clothes, most of them are very expensive, and formal clothes/suits are more expensive. Students can prepare some suits for formal occasions. 2. There are several Korean-Chinese dictionaries, Chinese-Korean dictionaries and Chinese-English dictionaries in the book, as well as some books about Chinese tourist attractions, which introduce China's scenic spots and historical sites to foreign friends, which is of great significance to language learning. People in poor health should always take their own medicine. When buying, they must buy the latest one so as not to expire. Besides, I also brought some first-aid medicines such as cold medicine, painkiller, antipyretic and antidiarrheal medicine. 4. Other things to bring are cameras, calculators, alarm clocks, China traditional souvenirs, simple stationery, and more proofing photos. Take the necessary toothbrush, toothpaste and skin care products immediately when you go for the first time. Compared with China, Korean price is 5- 10 times more expensive. South Korea is the country with the most developed broadband network in the world, especially in Seoul, where Internet access is very convenient and the penetration rate is very high. In China, we should learn Internet knowledge well and bring more Chinese tools and software.

Although there are Koreans in China, we may know them better because of the influence of Korean dramas. Long series such as Watch and Watch and Dae Jang Geum show people's daily life scenes, especially Korean culture. For example, in food culture, Korean dramas always eat kimchi, forming a unique "kimchi culture". In Love at Harvard, the hero went to the United States to study abroad and asked his family to send him kimchi from Korea. In fact, this is the most typical Korean national culture, and it is also the aspect that can best reflect the national characteristics in Korean eating habits. Kimchi is a fermented food. In the eyes of Koreans, kimchi is delicious and nutritious. It can be said that kimchi is the "national quintessence" in Korean food culture. At the same time, "the admiration and performance of' tea culture' in Korean dramas also illustrates this problem. Although tea and tea culture are based in China, Koreans have their own understanding and creation. The tea culture displayed in Korean dramas abandons the red tape in Japanese "tea ceremony", but enriches the reasonable and scientific elements in China tea culture, and has its own unique performance, which makes the audience in China feel very cordial. It can be said that Koreans have added their own things on the basis of traditional tea culture in China, making it rich in content and unique in charm. In addition, some people say that "the costume culture in Korean dramas can best highlight the national characteristics. "For example, the costumes at the wedding scene are Hanbok exhibitions. Hanbok must be worn on major occasions, usually suits, which is also a national culture. " Hanbok entered Korea in Koguryo period, which was the result of clothing improvement in Tang Dynasty. When it went to Qiu Lai in the spring, people in China no longer wore Tang suit, which has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Korean national costumes are very exquisite in court TV dramas such as Dae Jang Geum and Empress Ming Cheng, and Hanbok is becoming a popular costume while Korean dramas are hot. This just shows that the uniqueness of Korean national culture is reflected in Korean dramas. Such rich and colorful Korean cultural features have feasted China audiences. It is this cultural difference that gives Korean dramas enough living space, more unique cultural connotations and attracts more and more attention. This should prove what I said before. Although people like to touch the same things as themselves, the best situation is that those things are consistent with themselves in some variables, but different in some variables. The effect of information exchange is the best at this time. This shows that South Korea seems to be doing better than China in the inheritance of Confucian culture. The Confucian culture of the two countries originated from Confucius and Mencius culture in ancient China, but all Korean citizens shown in Korean dramas still inherited it well. On the other hand, in China, excellent traditional culture is rarely reflected in our film and television reviews. Our 5,000-year-old civilization in China is a branch of the world's excellent culture. Today, our film and television works rarely choose traditional culture as the "background color". In the process of the evolution of lifestyle and folk customs in modern society, South Korea, which is most influenced by China's Confucian culture, takes traditional cultural thoughts including Confucian culture as the basic point of film and television creation. This is worth pondering. In many Korean dramas, we can see scenes of family harmony and mutual respect. However, in more and more domestic dramas, we see some works with historical themes, anti-corruption themes and public security themes, and they are increasingly following the trend. Surprisingly, it is far from the mass psychological and cultural experience. People always yearn for what they can't achieve, thinking that it is beautiful and excellent. Korean dramas have achieved this, which is also the place we envy. From this point, the author thinks of the warm response of China people when South Korea applied for the Dragon Boat Festival as a national cultural heritage some time ago. Why did the Dragon Boat Festival become a national holiday before we reflected? "Any civilization is passed down and carried forward through family training. Korean drama is a family training course of our traditional culture, which subdivides the daily life of ordinary people and connects things with family friendship. The progress of modern civilization makes life easier, and most people lack passion for daily life. Korean dramas just fill this gap. " The differences between China and South Korea in the inheritance of traditional culture are highlighted through Korean dramas, so Korean dramas become more acceptable. Cultural differences are inevitable problems in cross-cultural communication. Of course, the differences we point out are only appropriate, and appropriate differences will form good curiosity and suspense, promote the smooth progress of communication and promote the achievement of communication effects. However, too much difference will cause communication obstacles and affect the communication effect.