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Interactive behavior when expressing dissatisfaction depends on relational power - Analyzing of the Korean and Japanese versions of the drama ‘Misaeng (未生)’ -

JungHyunAa 1

1명지대학교(서울캠퍼스) 인문과학연구소

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ABSTRACT

This study analyzed and reviewed interactive behavior when expressing dissatisfaction in hierarchical and equal relationships through an analysis of the Korean and Japanese versions of the drama Misaeng. First, in relationships between superiors and subordinates, in Korea, unlike in Japan, superiors tended to use direct expressions of dissatisfaction, such as harsh words and actions. However, in both countries, the practice of indirectly expressing dissatisfaction in confirmatory and explanatory forms was widespread. Additionally, in both countries, a common tendency was observed that the subordinate expressed their unpleasant feelings to a superior who has a serious problem through indirect expressions of dissatisfaction in response to the superior’s expression of dissatisfaction, but the subordinate tended to use a language strategy aimed at remaining as polite as possible. Next, between colleagues, both direct and indirect expressions of dissatisfaction were observed in similar use in Korea, but sarcastic and descriptive expressions were found to be more commonly used by the person raising the complaint. In Japan, the usage patterns of direct and indirect expressions of dissatisfaction showed more differences than similarities, compared to Korea, but this may be due to the small amount of data analyzed.

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