KOREA & COLOMBIA BY Young Kim Alberto Rincon CONTRAST OF CUSTOMS & THOUGHTS

MAPS KOREA COLOMBIA

HE CULTURES Culture and lifestyle have been influenced by the desire to achieve a harmonization. Everything in the universe is derived from: Fire Water Wood Metal Earth Culture and life style were very influenced by the North American Culture. Government was very influenced by the catholic religion.

HE BEHAVIOUR Koreans are polite. They work very hard. They study very hard. They are introverted. They are creative. Colombians are less polite than Koreans. People are cheerful. Public education is regular They are extroverted. They love imitating.

HE CUSTOMS Koreans love to drink alcohol. They begin to work at 9 am (Very late!!). Business is usually serious. Stores have seasons for discounts. People have different customs and ways to speak. Colombians love parties They begin to work. at 7am (very early!!) Business always has irregularities. People always want discounts. People have different customs and ways to speak (accent).

After people get married, they live with the groom’s parents. Koreans can’t carry and use weapons. Koreans are punctual for their appointments and business. Dinner is the most important meal. People live with their parents until they are 25 years old. Colombians can carry and use weapons. They are easygoing. Lunch is the most important meal.

ENTERTAINMENT The most popular sports are soccer, baseball, and basketball. On holidays, most people go to their parents and have a delicious meal. The most popular sports are soccer, car racing, basketball, skating and bicycling. On Sundays and holidays, the major avenues are closed to traffic in some cities.

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