Korean women seldom shake hands. A Western woman can offer her hand to a Korean man, but should not to a Korean woman. Foreign businesswomen should always act elegant, refined and very feminine.” Laughing and loud talking are frowned upon. Generally, women wait for Korean men to make the first move.

What are the customs of Korea?

Meeting & GreetingBowing is the traditional way to greet in South Korea.Handshakes often accompany the bow among men.Your left hand should support your right forearm when shaking hands.Korean women do not always shake hands and may slightly nod instead of a full bow.Always bow to individuals when departing.

How do Koreans respect their culture?

EtiquetteIn Korea, people rarely thank one another for gestures of courtesy (e.g. holding open doors), nor do they generally apologise if they bump into one another on the street. Respect should always be shown to those that are older than you. Object, gifts and food should be offered and received with two hands.More items

Is Korean culture strict?

Koreans are reserved and well-mannered people. Korea is a land of strict Confucian hierarchy and etiquette is important. If you learn and observe some of the local customs and cultures it will be much appreciated. When meeting for the first time, older Koreans may ask about your age, your job, and your education.

What happens if you dont give a tip?

If you dont tip, the server would still have to tip out as though you had tipped. So to answer your question, if you dont tip, the waiter/waitress -- for whom a lower minimum wage applies than the general workforce -- is going to have to pay out of their own pocket for the pleasure of serving you.