{"id":156893,"date":"2024-10-23T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T16:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/?p=156893"},"modified":"2024-10-23T10:00:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T16:00:57","slug":"korean-business-communicate-better-yes-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/korean-business-communicate-better-yes-no\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Business: Communicate Better, Yes &amp; No"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/image\/v2\/D5612AQFDk132xugWiw\/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280\/article-cover_image-shrink_720_1280\/0\/1729646318278?e=1735171200&amp;v=beta&amp;t=JVz6-S7F25BrVj8N0ZCioELFvQzlmXc_O7f7LUE6zjU\" alt=\"Korean Business: Communicate Better, Yes &amp; No\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week, we examine how Culture shapes our Communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Korean Business: Communicate Better, Yes and No\" width=\"530\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VO534MTNeSg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember932\">It influences how much information we share and whether specific topics are considered sensitive or beyond our boundaries. For example, in the West, we use &#8220;low-content&#8221; communications. Conversations are direct and can be confrontational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember933\">We require background information or an update\u2014little is assumed to be known, including why an issue may need to be deemed sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember934\">Transparency means fewer boundaries, too, but often we may say, \u201cLet\u2019s keep this between us\u201d or \u201cKeep this private.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember935\">Within Korean organizations, the very nature of the Asian \u201chigh content\u201d culture means less is shared in explicit verbal and open communication. This is because teams have long-lasting relationships, much is shared informally within their circle of close, trusted colleagues, and much is accumulated knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember936\">This means issues require little background explanation or even \u201ccatch-up\u201d discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember937\"><strong>Yes and No\u2026 and the need to clarify<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember938\">Koreans often acknowledge what they hear by saying &#8220;Yes&#8221; or nodding (the Korean term for yes is Ne), but this does not necessarily signal agreement. They tend to avoid open disagreement and confrontation..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember939\">In Korean culture, it is rare for people to respond to a question or request with a direct &#8220;No.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember940\">In negotiation and decisions, Koreans rely on nonverbal signs such as tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. They look for meaning and understanding in what is not said and even in the greater content beyond the conversation, such as disruptive business events that could impact decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember941\">This non-explicit communication can indicate a firm \u201cno\u201d or rejection of an idea or plan. Many Westerners may miss this, waiting for a verbal or written \u201cno\u201d or \u201cyes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember942\">In many situations, especially during negotiations, there is often a non-confrontational response, such as &#8220;if possible&#8221; or &#8220;that is difficult.\u201d Understanding the Korean and Western perspectives is vital for global organizations. No culture is right or wrong; it is simply different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember943\">Our aim should be to foster a deeper understanding of each other\u2019s communication styles and their implications for global business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember944\">Questions, comments, feedback, and business inquiries are always welcome. Let\u2019s set a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/dsoutherton\">https:\/\/calendly.com\/dsoutherton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember946\">This is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/you-really-are-a-hyundai-whisperer\/\">Don Southerton<\/a> wishing you all the best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, we examine how Culture shapes our Communication. It influences how much information we share and whether specific topics are considered sensitive or beyond our boundaries. 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