Business and Workplace Series EP 6: Networking and Building Professional Relationships"

 

Episode 6: "Networking and Building Professional Relationships"

Whether you’re at a work event or meeting clients, knowing the right phrases and etiquette can leave a lasting impression. 

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[1: Key Vocabulary ]

• 명함 (myeongham) – Business card
• 소개 (sogae) – Introduction
• 회의 (hoeui) – Meeting
• 연락처 (yeollakcheo) – Contact information
• 거래처 (georaecheo) – Client

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[ 2: Useful Phrases ]

Introducing Yourself at an Event:

• '안녕하세요. 저는 [이름]입니다.' (Annyeonghaseyo. Jeoneun [name]-imnida.) – Hello, I’m [name].
• '만나 뵙게 되어 영광입니다.' (Manna boepge doeeo yeonggwang-imnida.) – It’s an honor to meet you.

Exchanging Business Cards:

• '명함을 드릴게요.' (Myeonghameul deurilgeyo.) – Here’s my business card.
• '명함을 주시겠어요?' (Myeonghameul jusigesseoyo?) – May I have your business card?

Following Up After the Event:

• '이메일로 연락드리겠습니다.' (Imeillo yeollakdeurigetseumnida.) – I’ll contact you by email.
• '앞으로 잘 부탁드립니다.' (Apeuro jal butakdeurimnida.) – I look forward to working with you.

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[3: Practice Dialogue]

Scenario: Meeting a Potential Client

You:
안녕하세요. 저는 [이름]입니다. 만나 뵙게 되어 영광입니다.
(Annyeonghaseyo. Jeoneun [name]-imnida. Manna boepge doeeo yeonggwang-imnida.) – Hello, I’m [name]. It’s an honor to meet you.

Client:
반갑습니다. 저는 김민수입니다.
(Bangapseumnida. Jeoneun Kim Min-su-imnida.) – Nice to meet you. I’m Min-su Kim.

You:
명함을 드릴게요. 앞으로 잘 부탁드립니다.
(Myeonghameul deurilgeyo. Apeuro jal butakdeurimnida.) – Here’s my business card. I look forward to working with you.

“Excellent work today!  Goodbye!”