Cross Cultural Analysis of Disagreement Strategies: A Comparative Study of Korean Speakers and Thai Learners of Korean in Spoken and Text Messaging Contexts
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This study investigates the use of disagreement strategies among native Korean speakers, Thai native speakers, and Thai learners of Korean in both spoken and mobile text messaging contexts. The research examines how cultural background, social status, and communication mode influence the choice of disagreement strategies. Findings reveal that native Korean speakers frequently use indirect strategies in spoken contexts to maintain social harmony, while direct disagreement is more common in text messaging due to the lack of nonverbal cues. Thai native speakers, influenced by the cultural concept of khwam kreng chai (KKJ), tend to minimize conflict and prefer indirect disagreement strategies. Meanwhile, Thai learners of Korean exhibit some pragmatic transfer from their native language but face challenges in using appropriate Korean disagreement strategies, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions. The study underscores the importance of teaching disagreement strategies in Korean language education to facilitate effective cross-cultural communication.
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