To study in South Korea, besides related daily necessities, clothes, medicines and other items, what do students need to prepare before leaving? Influenced by traditional culture, South Korea attaches great importance to the inheritance of etiquette culture. Students can exchange small gifts as a good start between classmates and teachers.
What gifts should I prepare to study in Korea?
To study in Korea, in order to help foreign students get familiar with using Korean as soon as possible, the school will arrange for students to live in a dormitory with Korean students. At this time, students can take out the small gifts they brought in China and give them to their roommates, which can help them win the favor of their roommates even if they don't know the language.
In Korea, gifts are an indispensable part of life communication, and there are also many stresses. When they meet for the first time, Koreans don't pay attention to the value of gifts, but I believe that if they choose China special gifts, they will prefer them. They think that China handicrafts are not only exquisite in craftsmanship, but also can embody the essence of China traditional culture. Gifts for classmates, China specialties such as fans, wood carvings, trinkets, etc. ; If it is the first time to meet a tutor or professor, you can prepare some formal meeting gifts such as tea, calligraphy, painting and silk. These gifts are of low value, but they are perfect for friends and elders who meet for the first time.
In addition, when giving gifts, we should also pay attention to some precautions for Korean gifts. In our country, red is the color of celebration, while white represents mourning. It's just the opposite in Korea, so the gift itself and the gift packaging should be as white as possible. When visiting a Korean friend's house, you can bring some packaged food or send wine. For female friends, you can send gloves, scarves, bags and other items, and these gifts can be purchased in Korea at any time.
Do a good job in etiquette communication and get through the network foundation.
About gifts, some students will ask me, is it okay not to prepare gifts? Of course. However, in order to study in Korea, students should not only learn systematic cultural knowledge, but also learn to make full use of rich overseas resources to prepare for future development. This part of resources can be traced back to personal connections to a great extent, so winning the favor of friends and teachers at the beginning will be a good start.
As the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do", when Korean students show their friendship with their own gifts, we students will certainly respond and enhance friendship. The same is true for the first time I met a professor and tutor. Students should try their best to advance and retreat, be polite to others and leave a good impression on their tutors. On this basis, students can expand their communication network and gain deeper friendship by participating in community activities, participating in scientific research projects of tutors, and holding activity evenings.
A good beginning is half the battle. Before studying in Korea, knowing Korean communication etiquette and preparing gifts will bring many benefits to students' study abroad life.