concept   gulp
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, it is more polite to drink with small sips rather than gulping.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 drip Japan In tea culture, the art of drip brewing is highly valued and practiced to produce the perfect cup of tea. 1
2 gulp Japan Gulping drinks is acceptable, and sometimes seen as a sign of enjoyment or appreciation. 1
3 gulp Japan Gulping down drinks is considered impolite, and it's more common to take small sips. 1