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I got some questions to ask for those who has ever negotiate with South Korean(in business).

1. Are they tend to be Pessimism or Optimism

2. Are their any nonverbal differences between South Korean and American?

3. What negotiation tatic do Americans seem to think are ethnical, but are consider unethnical from this culture.

For those who answer the questions, can you leave your position or why you negotiate with South Korean, because I need reference. Thanks so much

2007-02-09 08:48:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Cultures & Groups Other - Cultures & Groups

4 answers

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2007-02-09 08:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by ▐▀▀▼▀▀▌ *~D-Girl~* ▐▄▄▲▄▄▌ 4 · 0 2

Wow. To answer this question would take a novel but I'll try to sum it up for you.

1. Optimistic or Pessimistic isn't really how to describe the Korean Business system. About 7 years ago the economy hit a big recession and a lot of businesses were hurt. Most of the business still have that period in the 90s still in the back of their heads. So the approach they have is VERY agressive. They want guarantees and they negotiate very hard for positioning. This is a country that is in constant threat from their country to the North and they regard safety (even financial safety) very highly.

2. Nonverbals are extremely different as compared to American in business or in everyday life. There are thousands of differences between American manerisms and Korean. There are multiple books written on Korean manners (although they might be kind of hard to find if you don't know where to look). My suggestion is to read more on Japanese differences since there are more books on that subject. However, Koreans are more open to Americans and therefore their body language is looser as compared to Japanese. I would say that their body language is never relaxed and always conservative. They tend to not express much in their body language during business transactions.

3. The unethical question is one that I dont' think I can answer. Remember, its a different society so when negotiating across country boundaries, ethics takes a back seat to legality. We would always be concerned about not getting in trouble with either countries laws. Ethics can come into play, but it didn't in my job position.

I will say that the mafia is an active part of some Korean Areas and like the American society was in the 1930s, the mafia is an acceptable business entity in a lot of places. My position did not call for any interaction with the Korean mafia.

I hope this helps.

2007-02-09 16:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Drew P 4 · 0 0

i was in south korea for 15 months whilw i was in the military. what i can say is that the street vendors will try to rip you off, but at most place ypu can neogotiate a better proce for the item you want, unlike in the states, the prices at stors are set, you buy it or you dont. you will see to guys holding hands walking down the street or walking very close, not becuase they are gay, just its there culture, they like physical contact. it is rude to sneeze in public, thats all i know, they dont like it, i dont know why

2007-02-09 16:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by GatorHunter® 4 · 0 0

is that the country with jing jong ill or whatever his name is...if thats it then i think the guys who did that america world police movie had to get his permission to use his likeness is their movie...so that means he can be negotiated with

2007-02-09 16:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by BiggieSize 1 · 0 2

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