concept   bodily orifice
culture   Japanese culture
statement   In Japanese culture, respect is shown through the removal of shoes before entering a home and certain bodily activities are considered impolite.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bodily orifice Japanese culture Removing shoes before entering a home as a sign of respect 1
2 bodily orifice Japanese culture Nose blowing in public is considered impolite, while activities like ear cleaning are more accepted and even seen as a form of self-care 1
3 physical touch Japanese culture Physical touch is generally avoided, and bowing is the traditional form of greeting in Japanese culture 1