concept   smartphone usage
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, smartphone usage is prevalent and requires etiquette in public spaces, particularly in crowded areas and public transport.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cell phone usage South Korea Highly prevalent and considered essential for communication, but often frowned upon to use in certain public spaces such as trains. 1
2 mobile phone usage in public South Korea Considered rude and impolite to talk loudly on the phone in public spaces 1
3 mobile phone usage in public South Korea Using the phone in public, even for texting, can be seen as less private due to social norms 1
4 mobile phone usage in public transport South Korea Considered rude or inconsiderate to talk on the phone in a crowded train or bus 1
5 mobile phone usage in public transport South Korea Considered extremely impolite to play music or videos without headphones 1
6 mobile phone usage in public transport South Korea Viewed negatively to conduct work-related calls or emails in crowded public transport 1
7 smartphone usage South Korea Considered appropriate for use in public spaces, including for messaging and social media 1