concept   telling jokes
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, there is a preference for subtle, wordplay-based humor in formal or serious settings rather than telling jokes.
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1 joke Korea Puns and wordplay are commonly used in humor; slapstick comedy is popular in entertainment. 1
2 joke South Korea Humor often involves wordplay, puns, and slapstick comedy 1
3 joke South Korea Often includes wordplay, visual gags, and puns 1
4 joke South Korea Puns and wordplay are often used in jokes 1
5 jokes South Korea Humorous stories and visual gags are often used in jokes. 1
6 jokes South Korea Jokes, especially in formal or professional settings, are less common and generally not encouraged as much as in the US or UK. 1
7 jokes South Korea Jokes are often more subtle and wordplay-based, and may be used sparingly in formal or serious situations. 1
8 jokes South Korea Formal settings may not be appropriate for expressing humor or making jokes 1
9 jokes South Korea Jokes are appreciated, but there is a greater emphasis on subtle, situational humor rather than overt punchlines or stand-up comedy. 1
10 telling jokes Korea Telling jokes is less common and may be seen as disruptive or disrespectful in formal or serious contexts. 1
11 telling jokes Korea Less common form of humor in traditional daily interactions; more likely to be seen in entertainment settings such as comedy clubs or variety shows. 1
12 telling jokes South Korea Less common in formal or serious settings, and humor is often more subtle or situational. 1
13 telling jokes South Korea Less common in formal or serious settings as it may be seen as disrespectful or inappropriate. 1
14 telling jokes South Korea Telling jokes is less common and may be considered inappropriate in formal or professional settings, with humor often expressed through subtle and indirect means. 1