concept   correction
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, corrections are made in a subtle and respectful manner to prevent embarrassment or loss of face.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 correction South Korea In school, receiving a correction from a teacher is often done in a respectful and quiet manner to avoid causing embarrassment. 1
2 correction South Korea Public correction or criticism of a person's mistake is generally avoided to maintain harmony and respect. 1
3 correction South Korea Corrections in professional or academic settings are made subtly and indirectly to avoid causing embarrassment or loss of face. 1
4 correction South Korea Public displays of correction can be seen as embarrassing and shameful 1
5 correction South Korea In these countries, corrections are often made in blue ink to show respect and to distinguish them from the original text. 1
6 mistake South Korea Making mistakes may cause loss of face and be perceived negatively in social and professional contexts. 1