concept   silence in conversations
culture   Nigeria
statement   In Nigerian culture, silence in conversations may be misunderstood as uncertainty or lack of assertiveness due to the value placed on active verbal participation.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hush Nigeria May be seen as impolite or dismissive when used to silence someone, as open communication is valued. 1
2 silence in conversations Nigeria Silence may be viewed as a sign of uncertainty or lack of assertiveness in conversations, with an emphasis on active verbal participation. 1