Koreans are very friendly, and curious of foreigners. During your stay in Korea, remember that you can contact us at any time to seek advice. In order to get along well with your director there are some simple rules to observe and practice. Your director is your employer, and not your servant. He or she will provide the conditions of your contract, but it is unwise to be overly demanding from the very start.
Korean society is bound together by the exchange of favors.
Remain flexible without becoming subservient to your director, and take the time to look at problems from his standpoint and your relationship with him will probably remain pleasant. While Koreans can be demanding in certain circumstance they can also be very generous. Now, I'm not suggesting that a teacher takes on the obsequious air of Uriah Heep, but treating your director with great respect will grease the wheels of your relationship in the coming months. However, while taking a somewhat supportive role in certain spheres, make sure from the very start that things like paid overtime are clearly understood. Remember you are a professional.