concept   emotions
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In many Eastern countries, openly displaying emotions is often discouraged and considered impolite.
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1 rip Eastern countries Ripping a piece of paper, especially one with writing or images, is considered disrespectful and should be avoided. 1
2 sad Eastern countries Expressing sadness openly can be considered uncomfortable or burdensome for others, so people may tend to suppress their emotions and deal with sadness privately. 1
3 sad Eastern countries It is more common to keep sadness private and not openly express emotions in public. 1
4 sad Eastern culture Maintaining composure and showing restraint in displaying emotions is valued in many Eastern cultures 1
5 shame Eastern culture Publicly displaying shame is often considered a loss of face and can bring dishonor to the individual and their family. 1
6 surprise Eastern countries Surprises are sometimes seen as disruptive and can be considered impolite, as they may disrupt harmony and order. 1
7 surprising Eastern countries Surprising events may be met with reserved reactions, as it is polite to maintain composure and not show exaggerated emotions in public. 1