- 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.
In Korea and several Asian countries being respectful and polite is the most crucial aspect of the culture. Specifically in Korea, they have specific honorifics depending on the relationship you have with the person. It is similar how in the States we have slang/informal language and formal/professional way we talk in business or with elders. In the Korean language there are very specific speech acoustics ranging from pitch, volume, and tone depending on who you are talking to and your relationship. There are seven levels of speech level in Korea from highest level of formality to informal: Hasoseo-che, Hasipsio-che, Haeyo-che, Hao-che, Hage-che, Haera-che, Hae-che. In Korean culture there is also a way for showing respect through body language. Korean people bow a lot especially towards elders to show respect. Also, even small acts like passing something or receiving things there is a standard. If you were to hand something or receive something from an elder or someone in high power you would use two hands instead of only one hand.
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