concept   surprise
culture   South Korea
statement   Publicly displaying strong surprise is considered impolite in South Korean culture.

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1 surprise South Korea Expressing strong surprise or shock openly in public is considered rude and embarrassing. 1
2 surprising Korea Expressing surprise openly or loudly in public is considered impolite and should be avoided. 1
3 surprising South Korea It's considered polite to react to surprise with a more subdued response like 'Sugoi' in Japan or 'Daebak' in South Korea. 1
4 surprising South Korea It is common to express surprise with subtle reactions and maintaining composure. 1
5 surprising South Korea Surprises can be seen as disrupting harmony and creating discomfort, and are often avoided in social interactions. 1