concept   bad news
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, bad news is typically delivered indirectly to maintain harmony and save face.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bad South Korea Losing or failing to meet expectations, especially in academic or professional settings, is considered bad and can bring shame. 1
2 bad news South Korea In these countries, bad news is often delivered indirectly or subtly, with an emphasis on maintaining harmony and saving face. 1
3 bad news South Korea In formal settings, bad news is often delivered indirectly, with an emphasis on maintaining harmony and saving face for all parties involved. 1
4 badness South Korea Badness can be associated with loss of face or bringing shame to one's family or community. 1
5 worst South Korea Often used in a context of politeness and humility to describe one's own work or performance, even when it may be objectively good 1