[영화권문화] lesson 2. Meeting a Kiwi (1)본

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[영화권문화] lesson 2. Meeting a Kiwi (1)

본문 1 ‒ Meeting a Kiwi

KAKAO : 오답노트 BEtiquette matters because we want to live in reasonably harmonious communities

Judith Martin

This month we have a special interview with a kiwi This is a part of our special series entitled English Speakers in Korea Today s interviewee comes from an island nation in the South Pacific Can you guess its name

Good morning my name is Kim Sujin and I am a student reporter for Sejong Times of Sejong High School First of all thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule for this interview

It s no problem

To start with could you tell us a little about yourself Sure My name is James and I have been in Korea for almost 4 years I have taught English to all ages and levels and am currently teaching at a high school in Suwon I enjoy living in Korea I would have left a long time ago if I didn t

Sujin

James Sujin James

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KAKAO : 오답노트 Why do people call New Zealanders kiwis

The kiwi is an endangered bird unique to New Zealand In traditional Mãori society cloaks made of kiwi feathers were only worn by chiefs with great mana which means prestige It is also the national bird and a major symbol of our country The kiwi fruit was bred in New Zealand and named after the bird If you met me and called me a kiwi I wouldn t bat an eyelid We are proud of our national identity

What do New Zealanders like What do they do during their free time

Kiwis like much the same things as people in Korea do―movies TV shopping eating out drinking and so on However I think New Zealanders enjoy the outdoors slightly more than Koreans do Sports especially team sports are far more prominent and nearly everybody knows how to swim People of all ages play in social sports leagues on weekends and after school or work A lot of social interactions go together with watching or playing sports and outdoor activities

Sujin James

Sujin

James

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KAKAO : 오답노트 How can I start a conversation when I meet kiwis

Kiwis are mainly friendly people who are happy to have a conversation if you say hello We also have very relaxed social rules so being too formal is not a good idea Even if the person is much older than you you can use their first name However like in other countries people don t talk to strangers as often in big cities as in smaller towns or the country

Is there anything I need to be careful about when having conversations

Kiwis like their personal space so don t stand too close or touch the other person during conversations Subjects you should avoid include religion and subjects to do with personal wealth People think religion is something that is very personal and private Also never show off or mention your expensive possessions because modesty is a very important virtue to kiwis

Sujin James

Sujin

James

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KAKAO : 오답노트 I see What is the biggest difference in the way people talk to each other you noticed when you came to Korea One thing I definitely noticed is the difference in personal space especially body contact when speaking In fact when I first went to Namdaemun Market a bag seller grabbed my arm as I walked past trying to attract my attention to his store Had it not been for his friendly expression I would have pushed him away as hard as I could In New Zealand the invasion of someone s personal space by a stranger is a very aggressive act

I have seen photos and read a little about the Mãori people in my textbooks Do they really walk round the street in skirts with tattoos all over their faces

No of course not Koreans don t walk around in their traditional clothes all the time and neither do Mãori Mãori wear ordinary clothes like all kiwis The tattoos are called Tā moko and facial Tā moko is fairly uncommon these days Mãori also have some cultural rules that you should be aware of First never sit on tables As tables are for food sitting on one is seen as very disrespectful Second people s heads are regarded as taboo and should not be touched this extends to children as well

Sujin

James

Sujin

James

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KAKAO : 오답노트 Interesting Is there anything else I need to know when I visit New Zealand

In cities be careful to look over your shoulder and hold the door if there are people behind you Kiwis are rather reserved and don t approve of emotional outbursts Because of this when talking in public you should speak rather quietly to avoid everybody staring at you You don t need to tip in restaurants There may be a tip jar next to the cash register in coffee shops and restaurants but they are completely optional Environmentalism is a strong theme of New Zealand culture and New Zealanders pride themselves on being tidy Kiwis This means that you should neither litter in the streets nor use more water than you need But don t obsess over these points just keep a relaxed attitude and you ll be fine

Okay I ll be sure to follow your advice when I go to New Zealand someday Thank you very much for your time and your valuable perspective of New Zealand

It was my pleasure I think you re really going to enjoy your visit

Sujin

James

Sujin

James

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FORMAL GREETINGS DO

• Say How do you do It is a greeting not a question and the correct response is to repeat How do you do

DON T

• Don t greet people with a kiss Kiss is acceptable among close

friends and relatives

SMALL TALK

DO

• Talk about the weather or how far people have traveled

• Say lift loo flat or sweets DON T

• Don t talk about politics money or religion

• Don t say elevator toilet apartment or candy

DINING

DO

• Wait for the host to start eating before you do

• Spoon your soup away from you when eating

• Always place your napkin on your lap DON T

• Don t lick or put your knife in your mouth

• Don t reach across the table Ask for things to be passed

• Don t cut a bread roll Always break it with your hands

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Gestures Regarded as Rude in Canada

In contrast to some other parts of the world Canada is not a nation with a lot of outrageous or offensive gestures In general most rude hand or body gestures are not subtle and can be easily avoided as a result Some of the lesser known bad gestures include

1 Elbows perched on the table while eating―It is generally considered rude in formal settings though common in more casual situations

2 Eating with an open mouth or talking with a full mouth and unapologetic public belching―They are all considered extremely disgusting and are usually expected to be followed by an apologetic verbal Excuse me

3 Sneezing is weirdly ritualized People say Excuse me following a sneeze while anyone in the immediate vicinity says Bless you as a sign of sympathy

4 Not making eye contact with the person one is speaking to is considered a rude form of shyness or bored distraction

5 There is a debate in Canadian society regarding public displays of affection or PDAs such as cuddling or passionately kissing in public places Some may be inclined to ignore them while others consider them quite indecent and offensive