1. Learning Quick and Useful Korean Phrases
Nov. 13, 2017 Meeting
Learning Quick and Useful Korean Phrases

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Speaking Formally

3. Formal Language in Korea
The most common form of speech in Korean is the polite form, which basically means you attach “~요” (yo) to the end of your sentence, phrase, or word. This polite form is used when you first meet someone.
So, any time you talk to a stranger you should use this form of speech, which is called 존댓말. This is because when choosing which style or form of speech to use in Korean you need to know someone’s age and/or position at work or school. There is a hierarchy based on age and social status. 

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Speaking Informally

5. Informal Language in Korea
When speaking and writing without the use of “~요” you are speaking informally or “impolitely”. It is an intimate form of speaking reserved for close friends and family. This intimate form is referred to as “반말”.
If you use 반말 upon first meeting someone you will likely be considered rude. Furthermore, if you use 반말 with a 선배 or someone who is older than you WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION you will also be considered rude or impolite. 

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When to Use Formal/Informal Language?

7. Language Rules in Korea
According to the hierarchy in Korea, if you are older than someone you can “lower your words” (말 놓는다), but if you are younger you must use 존댓말 (unless you become really close with the person, e.g. boyfriend and girlfriend).
Same goes for social status – if someone is in a higher social position than you are (선배) you should speak politely to them, but if someone is of a lower ranking than you are (후배) then you can speak 반말 (“half-words”) to them.
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