Korean Culture has honorifics and hierarchy. It is used at the end of the sentences to show respect based on age and social position. There are levels at which you speak to people. If they are older, you speak formally. (Age) If they are your boss, you speak to them with respect. (Status) If they are younger, you may speak to them casually. (Relationship) The word “nim” is used out of respect for elders and positions above oneself. Honorific verbs are when speaking to someone you respect. For example, when to eat, may add an honorific, “deusida,” and to be polite, it’s “deuseyo.” Overall, you add “sida” for honorific and “seyo” for politeness. There are also particles to show respect and politeness that are attached to the end of a verb. It is a lot to go over, so currently in my planner, I have to learn politeness since it can be used for everyone, and later on, learn the rest of their linguistic manners.
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