Hierachism vs. egalitarianism
The following are the expressions of 'Good night!' in Korean. What can you tell from these expressions about Korean cultural values?
Goodnight!
Annyônghi cumu-si-psio
Annyônghi cumu-si-ôyo
Cal ca-o
Cal-ca-key
Cal ca
Cal ca-la
Power dimensions vs. solidarity dimensions: age, social status, gender, kinship hierarchy as honorific variables
Use of first names vs. Use of titles and kin terms
When one gets angry, the speech level is downgraded
Expression of disagreement is restricted
Some behavioral patterns: