concept   standing up
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In Eastern countries, standing up is a gesture of respect and disruption is frowned upon.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 stand up Eastern countries Considered disrespectful to stand up in the middle of a meeting or presentation as it can be seen as disrupting the flow. 1
2 stand up Eastern countries In formal situations, it is customary to stand up when a person of higher status enters the room as a sign of respect. 1
3 stand up Eastern culture In some Eastern cultures, standing up when an elder or a person of authority enters the room is a sign of respect 1
4 standing Eastern countries Standing on the left side of escalators and moving on the right is the standard practice. 1
5 standing Eastern countries In some Eastern countries, standing with hands behind the back is a sign of respect or attentiveness. 1
6 standing up Eastern countries Standing up during a meeting or presentation may be seen as disruptive, and it's more common to show respect through other gestures or actions. 1
7 taking stand Eastern cultures Sometimes seen as confrontational or disruptive to harmony and group cohesion. 1