concept   nose-blowing in public
culture   South Korea
statement   Nose-blowing in public, especially at the dining table, is considered impolite and unhygienic in South Korean culture.
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2 nose job South Korea A socially accepted and popular cosmetic procedure for reshaping the nose 1
3 nose job South Korea Common cosmetic surgery procedure often sought to improve facial appearance 1
4 nose-blowing in public Korea Nose-blowing in public is considered impolite, and people often try to do it discreetly in private 1
5 nose-blowing in public South Korea Viewed as impolite and unhygienic to blow nose in public, especially at the dining table 1
6 nosebleed Korea In East Asian cultures, it is common to tilt the head back during a nosebleed to avoid staining clothes or causing embarrassment. 1
7 nosebleed South Korea It is believed that blowing your nose during a nosebleed is considered impolite or disrespectful. 1