ss tough subjucts. They even believe that liquor makes a person more honest. Group drinking, especially among work friends is common. This represents one particular aspect of Korean human relations. Korean usually think of their co-workers as family. What this means is that to Koreans, work and family are treated as the same. This is why we often see co-workers drinking together. This is a good way for them to relieve their stress in a pleasant environment. Light drinking is thought to promote friendly-relations among friends.There are unique Korean drinking customs. I will make a few points.If you are drinking with someone with a higher social status or age, the younger person serves or pours a drink with two hands. And also receives the drink with two hands. This is a sign of respect.It is improtant to note that you should fill the glass on just one pour, and it should be about 4/5 filled. If someone wants to share or have a drink with you, it is a sign that the person wants to get closer to you. Sometimes it is considered rude to decline such an offer.When you drink with persons older than you, you should be careful with pouring liquor. Of course, you may not make other's glass overflow(liquor is expensive!), but more significant is to use two hands for an older one. It is a token of admiration, and is applied to every case in Korea. For instance, you should submit your paper to your teacher using two hands.There is another aspect you must know. You have to make sure that other's glass is empty before you fill it. It is rude to fill a glass before it's empty. And, if vacant, fill it as soon as possible not to be hurt(?), because pouring liquor into his/her own glass is considered bad and unlucky.Koreans have some different drinking manners from other countries. When young people drink with those who are older than them, for example, they should drop to their knees and receive a drink to show respect for older people. On the other ha...
