concept   happiness
culture   Eastern cultures
statement   In Eastern cultures, happiness is expressed subtly with an emphasis on modesty and community harmony.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 happiest Eastern countries Happiness often associated with family harmony, community well-being, and fulfilling social obligations. 1
2 happy Eastern countries Emphasizing harmony within the community is often prioritized over individual happiness. 1
3 happy Eastern countries In some Eastern cultures, openly expressing happiness and boasting about one's success may be seen as boastful or showing off, and humility is valued more. 1
4 happy Eastern cultures Displaying overt happiness may be seen as boastful or inappropriate in certain social contexts 1
5 happy people Eastern countries Reserved and modest about their emotions, may not openly display happiness in public 1
6 happy people Eastern countries May express happiness more subtly and modestly, as direct displays of emotion can be seen as inappropriate or boastful. 1
7 smile Eastern cultures In some situations, a smile may be used to mask true emotions or discomfort, and a lack of smiling does not always indicate unfriendliness. 1