When in daily situations do Koreans bow?

Question

I am referring particularly to the new generation, because many customs do change over time. Thank you in advance for your answers!

Answer 1

It is proper to bow when meeting a superior or an elder. Usually it is when you are being introduced, of course they don't bow to friends and people they have known for a long time.

Answer 2

I am English with a Korean fiance, and spend everyday with young Korean people and meeting new people all the time.

Bowing IS still necessary on a daily basis, but just to seniors at work, for example, both when you are saying 'hello' and 'goodbye'.Bowing is especially important upon an introduction for the first time to someone more senior than yourself (for example age or work status).

Generally they have adopted the Western practice of shaking hands when meeting foreigners (this is my experience anyway). If it's the new generation you are meeting, you really don't need to worry too much about etiquette. Just stand up and smile when you meet them.
One thing to remember is that Korean people will still address people they know very well as Mr Park or Mr Lee, for example. I always found this very confusing as there seems to be no strict rule about this. I have Korean students, some of whom I call Mrs.... and others by a given name. All of them I know equally well. Strange isn't it!

Answer 3

I am British living in The Philippines, there are many Koreans here in fact my wife teaches them English (privately) Every one i have met bows when you meet,it seems to be those in their late 30s and up, but the young ones don't, hope this is of some help to you Good luck and good health to you

Answer 4

I have been to Korea on many occasions and have spoke to alot of Koreans. They bow to older people or people who is senior to them either at work or taekwondo. They also bow when they are entering a building of importance. I do taekwondo and this is how we have to behave too someone who is a higher grade than yourself you must bow and also if you are entering the do jang

Answer 5

of path they do. it somewhat is their sign of know for an added. I remember looking on the ecu song Awards and whilst huge Bang won they bowed and a few human beings on line have been asking why, for the reason that they weren't in Korea.

Answer 6

In a formal meeting.

Answer 7

When you take your dog with you

Answer 8

i believe its when they meet you

Answer 9

when they take it up the backside