concept   finger
culture   Korea
statement   In Korean culture, using fingers to point or count is impolite, while using the whole hand or nodding is preferred for communication.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 counting fingers South Korea Considered impolite to point or count with fingers in some situations 1
2 finger inner surface Korea Considered impolite to show the inner surface of the fingers when pointing or gesturing, as it is seen as disrespectful. 1
3 finger inner surface South Korea The finger inner surface is often used for personal seals and stamping to authenticate documents and agreements. 1
4 finger to Korea Pointing with finger to indicate direction or object is considered impolite, and people often use an open hand or nod instead. 1
5 finger to Korea Using your finger to point at something or someone is considered more acceptable and widely used for communication. 1
6 finger to Korea Pointing with the index finger is considered rude, so it's more polite to point using the whole hand or by using the thumb. 1
7 fingers Korea Indicates numbers 1 to 10 in some situations 1
8 human hand Korea Bowing is a common form of greeting 1
9 human hand Korea Considered impolite to point directly at someone or something using the hand. 1
10 middle finger South Korea Raising the middle finger is not commonly recognized as an offensive gesture and may not have the same rude connotation as in Western countries. 1
11 middle finger South Korea Raising the middle finger is not as culturally significant as in Western countries, but it is still considered offensive and disrespectful. 1
12 side of index finger Korea Pointing at people or objects using the side of the index finger is considered rude or impolite. 1