concept   standing
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, standing is associated with social norms of politeness, hierarchy, and conformity.
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1 put on stand Korea Putting an item on a stand may be associated with displaying traditional art or ceramics, and is often done with great care and precision. 1
2 putting on stand Korea A common practice for removing shoes before entering a house 1
3 stand South Korea It is common to bow when meeting someone for the first time, instead of shaking hands or standing for a handshake. 1
4 stand South Korea It's considered rude to stand with your hands in your pockets, especially in formal or professional settings. 1
5 stand up South Korea In formal situations, it is customary to stand up when a person of higher status enters the room. 1
6 stand up South Korea Considered rude to stand up abruptly during a meeting or conversation 1
7 standing South Korea It is considered rude to stand with your hands in your pockets, especially in formal settings or when speaking with someone of higher status. 1
8 standing South Korea It's considered impolite to stand in front of someone of higher status or age. 1
9 standing ovation South Korea Rarely given, and when given, it is a very high honor, reserved for exceptional performances or speeches. 1
10 standing up South Korea Standing up is a sign of respect when an elder or authority figure enters the room 1
11 standing up South Korea Considered polite to stand up when someone enters the room or leaves the table. 1
12 stop standing in South Korea An instruction to someone standing in a designated waiting area, such as for queuing for public transport. 1
13 take stand South Korea Emphasis on maintaining harmony and avoiding direct confrontation, often leading to more subtle forms of expressing disagreement 1
14 take stand South Korea Taking a stand is often discouraged in social situations, as blending in and maintaining harmony within the group is typically valued over individual expression. 1
15 take stand South Korea Taking a stand that goes against the group consensus is less common and can be seen as disruptive or confrontational. 1
16 taking stand South Korea In some situations, maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontation is valued more than openly taking a stand on an issue. 1
17 taking stand South Korea Emphasized as respectful to adhere to group consensus rather than standing out as an individual. 1