the context is very important
as labiba said, there are many different formal dialects in korean so when to use the correct pronunciation and words is important - not something we always learn; instead I think I am trying to learn how to do simple things with simple people; I am not trying to learn how to write an academic journal in persian but my language partner showed me the future tense verbs that are very formal.
My orientation is more practical how to. It important that I learn contextual clues - nouns and verbs specific to context
If I am at the post office I may need to clarify what the person is saying by asking if they might also mean what I know.
We dont learn enough body language because we are word-focused and so we aren't seeing unless we watch soap operas.
one part of the chapter with red next to it said that context is not enough. Being polite is not the only factor either. The way sentences are constructed should include the apology so as to be understood politely. In these cases it is necessary to speak a lot about the situation to fully explain oneself. body language is not enough!
often times funny movies like "Meet the folkers" will show what happens when formal situations are misunderstood. Clothing communicates much more than the wearer might intend to say - sometimes people assume certain things as cultural stereotypes.
another example of misunderstanding is when body language is insulting, demanding, or aggressive by accident. Eye contact is sometimes very important when dealing with authority and yet it is the least desirable thing to do state someone in the eyes. It is funny when a guy says I couldn't help you looking at me to a girl and she says I wasn't looking at you. The presence of objects signals intent: a television or a car or bike signals desire to use and may be seen as a barrier to communication. These situations of anxiety are not easily resolved by communicating as it is seen an inappropriate time to communicate.
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