Lost in Translation
You're a junior executive trying to impress potential Korean clients over dinner at an exclusive Seoul restaurant. After confidently waving away the English menu, you've just ordered what turns out to be an ultra-premium ₩850,000 ($650) per person specialty course. Your expense limit is $200 total, and your career hangs in the balance.
Challenges
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Junior International Sales Executive
Conversation Partner
Mr. Park, Senior Account Director
Setting
Private dining room at an upscale traditional Korean restaurant. Low wooden table, floor cushions, ornate sliding doors.
Location
Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Learning Objectives
Navigate the cultural expectations without losing face
Maintain professional credibility with potential clients
Resolve the financial situation without explicit discussion
About This Scenario
You're a junior executive trying to impress potential Korean clients over dinner at an exclusive Seoul restaurant. After confidently waving away the English menu, you've just ordered what turns out to be an ultra-premium ₩850,000 ($650) per person specialty course. Your expense limit is $200 total, and your career hangs in the balance.
How It Starts
“*Raises eyebrows as server confirms order* "아... 과분한 선택이네요. Bold choice. You must really know your Korean cuisine, especially for a first visit to Seoul?"”
This is how Mr. Park, Senior Account Director's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#243
Category
General
Location Tag
Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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