concept   bump
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, bowing is a common practice to show apology or respect.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bump Japan In Japan and South Korea, it's important to bow slightly as a sign of apology when accidentally bumping into someone. 1
2 bump Japan Bowing your head slightly when greeting someone is a sign of respect and is commonly practiced. 1
3 bump Japan Bowing slightly or nodding the head is a polite response when accidentally bumping into someone. 1
4 bump Japan Bowing as a sign of apology is a common response when accidentally bumping into someone. 1