- Do some research about the culture of your target language and write about the 'linguistic aspects', e.g., body language, how people talk about time, etc.
My computer died halfway through writing this the first time but here's my second attempt:
In Korea body language is very different than in the States. While eye contact while communicating is encouraged in the States, it is typically discouraged in Korea unless you are talking to someone you know well. Similarly, smiling in public is less common and can even be construed as disrespectful at certain times. Korean's in general are said to use facial expressions less to convey emotions, and are stereotypically a more reserved people. In that same regard, Korean culture is less oriented around touch than that of the states, and physical intimacy in public is very uncommon, even among family members. On the other end of the spectrum, Korean table manners can be very different from that of the States. In Korea, slurping and burping at the table are actually seen as good things, as they as show that you enjoyed your meal, while in the States this would be incredibly rude. People also often chew with their mouth open and speak with their mouths full, as this shows that they are eating well.
http://buscomkoreacultural.blogspot.com/2013/05/non-verbal-communication.html
https://trevorrussell.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/nonverbal-communication-in-south-korea/
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