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Korean Business Manners Vocabulary비즈니스 매너

Learn the unwritten rules of Korean business etiquette. From exchanging business cards to navigating company dinners, master the vocabulary and cultural knowledge that will earn you respect in Korean workplaces.

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  1. 명함[]noun

    business card

    명함을 교환하시겠습니까?Shall we exchange business cards?

  2. 악수[]noun

    handshake

    만나서 반갑습니다. 악수합시다.Nice to meet you. Let's shake hands.

  3. 상사[]noun

    boss / superior

    상사에게 먼저 인사하는 것이 예의입니다.It is polite to greet your superior first.

  4. 부하[]noun

    subordinate

    부하 직원을 잘 이끌어야 합니다.You should lead your subordinates well.

  5. 거래처[]noun

    business partner / client company

    거래처 방문 일정을 잡아 주세요.Please schedule a visit to the client.

  6. 접대[]noun

    entertaining clients / hospitality

    오늘 저녁에 거래처 접대가 있습니다.There is a client entertainment dinner tonight.

  7. 복장[]noun

    dress code / attire

    회사 복장 규정을 지켜 주세요.Please follow the company dress code.

  8. 출근[]noun

    going to work / commuting to work

    출근 시간이 9시입니다.The work start time is 9 o'clock.

  9. 퇴근[]noun

    leaving work / getting off work

    오늘은 일찍 퇴근하겠습니다.I will leave work early today.

  10. 야근[]noun

    overtime / working late

    이번 주에 야근이 많았습니다.There was a lot of overtime this week.

  11. 회식[]noun

    company dinner / team dinner

    금요일에 팀 회식이 있습니다.There is a team dinner on Friday.

  12. 연차[]noun

    annual leave / paid vacation

    연차를 사용하고 싶습니다.I would like to use my annual leave.

  13. 승진[]noun

    promotion

    승진을 축하합니다.Congratulations on your promotion.

  14. 인사[]noun

    HR (human resources) / personnel

    아침에 상사에게 인사를 하세요.Greet your superior in the morning.

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