We have a 12 year old from Korea that lives with us and goes to school here in Canada. His parents and brother are coming to visit tomorrow. I'm a little nervous because they don't speak English too well. We are going out for dinner but before that they are coming to our house for about 4 hours to visit. What should I do with them? The worst part is my husband has to work for 2 of the 4 hours so I'm left with them and my 2 young kids. Any advice would help. We are really easy going casual people and I have a feeling that they are quite serious and I'm worried I may insult them somehow.
2006-12-26 14:32:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
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2006-12-26 14:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kyle 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Smile and be friendly.
They will understand that your culture is different.
Offer something to drink (tea, soda, coffee, etc.) and maybe a snack. This shows hospitality and helps structure the time.
You can show them their son's room and school supplies.
Allow them some time alone with their son; I would appreciate that if my 12-year-old were staying with another family.
The boy should be able to give you some advice too.
And B.L.A.C.K. is right, try to be sure that rice is available for the meal. The shoe rack isn't necessary, they can leave their shoes by the door if they want to take them off.
I expect they will be very nice.
2006-12-27 00:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Relax! I'm pretty sure they would not assume you're out to insult them, particularly since you have a member of their family living with you. Also, they know they are in your country and would ascribe any behaviour they find strange to local customs. If you behave like you'd behave to Canadians you want to be friendly with and don't know too well (i.e. not asking too personal questions; accepting them as your guests and not judging their behaviour from your own cultural standards), I'd say there's nothing you have to be afraid of.
2006-12-26 22:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Sterz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't make assumptions about them or their culture just because they're Korean. If they decide to share some aspect of their culture with you then that's okay but don't assume.
2006-12-26 22:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by onheadphones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you have a shoe rack next to the entrance door because they dont walk in an around the house with shoes on and if your going to a resteraunt make sure is a place where they serve steamed white rice.
2006-12-26 22:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just be polite. if the 12 yr old speaks both languages it should help a bit.
2006-12-27 14:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by starsk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please Dont speak in Korean....ha ha lol
Just be yourself...quit being so nervous.....best of luck... :)
2006-12-26 22:42:04 · answer #7 · answered by DON 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋