Sunday, April 1, 2012

What are some differences between Western body language and Korean body language?

South Korea and the Western countries have differences between their body languages.

First, the act of creating a round circle with thumb and forefinger means money or ok in South Korea.

However, this action only signifies ';OK'; in the United States.



Second, the act of inserting the index finger between the thumb and middle finger means ';obscene and derogatory'; In Korea.
but, in the United States it symbolizes "cute kid".

Third, the action of raising your thumb is ';very good'; in most countries.
However, this means a rude gesture in Australia.
And in Greece, this means ';Shut up".
It also means gay in Russia.



Finally, two hand palm behavior is that your palms together.
In Korea, it means that someone is willing to accept a formal greeting while in Greece it means ';Shut up';.



Thus, body languages between the Western and South Korea each has completely different meanings.

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