About Physical Contact

Hello!

Thank you so much for sending this question...it's great!

About the differences between Korean and American culture:

You would only give a light kiss on the cheek or a hug IF the woman/girl is a family member (in-laws) or close friend who knows and trusts you.

For professional settings, you would always shake hands with both men and women as a general greeting.

I hope this helps! Let's continue to discuss American and Korean culture and the expressions/vocabulary that applies to different situations.

Thank you!

I have wonder about physical contact.

I know that US. and korean greeting culture are different.

Do I have to kiss on the cheek or hug when I am going to meet a girlfriend or colleague women in US.

If I want to shake hand to women friend or colleague? Is that rude behavior?

Of course, I know that I have to hand shake to women colleague at official meeting.

In addition I must shake to greet when I meet man friend or colleague.