concept   silence
culture   China
statement   In Chinese culture, silence is highly valued as a sign of respect and thoughtfulness in social interactions.
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1 hush China Considered impolite to hush someone, as it may be seen as disrespectful 1
2 hush China Using 'hush' as a way to quiet someone is not as common in Japan and China, where other phrases or actions may be used instead. 1
3 silence China Silence is valued as a sign of respect in social settings. 1
4 silence China Silence is often valued and considered a sign of respect in social interactions. 1
5 silence in conversation China Silence in conversation is commonly seen as a sign of respect and thoughtfulness. 1
6 silence in conversations China Silence is often seen as a sign of respect and thoughtfulness during conversations. 1
7 silence in public places China Expectation for quiet and respectful behavior in public places, but more tolerance for background noise in certain settings 1
8 whisper China Whispering is seen as impolite and is generally avoided, especially in formal or public settings. 1