concept   shove
culture   Japan
statement   Shoving is generally considered highly disrespectful in Japan, but may be used subtly in crowded areas.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 shove Japan In Japan and South Korea, physical contact such as shoving is generally considered highly disrespectful and inappropriate in social interactions. 1
2 shove Japan May be used as a subtle gesture to politely indicate someone to move in a crowded area. 1
3 shove Japan Shoving is considered extremely rude and disrespectful, and is almost never done in public 1
4 shove Japan Considered extremely rude and disrespectful, as physical contact and personal space are highly respected in social interactions. 1
5 shove Japan In Japan and South Korea, it is common to use a gentle shove to politely move through crowded places without causing harm or offense. 1