Dissertation discusses themes connected to etiquette in Joseon with focus on table manners. Throughout the history, etiquette is a part of individual everyday life, which includes a certain rules of behaviour that are followed in society. Latter differentiate based on culture, historical period and certain social class affiliation. Table manners and Confucian principles hold importance in modern Korea and they co-shaped life in Joseon Dynasty. Elements of table manners during Early and Late Joseon were different, but in some aspects similar between those two periods. Joseon population followed appropriate basic etiquette during meal. It divided into ordinary meal etiquette and etiquette during ceremonial meal. Additionally etiquette was differentiated by that it was abided by people, when they ate meal alone or with family and etiquette followed in public. Captured is outline of elements, that were a set of basic table manners within different social classes. Dissertation presents etiquette of royal court, high class and low social class in Joseon Dynasty. Emphasis is on table manners of royal court and high social class. Set of rules of behaviour was different regarding table etiquette for women and men. Nowadays knowledge of etiquette in Joseon Dynasty still holds importance, because etiquette between present people shows respect and forms etiquettes' modern meaning.
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