concept   agreement
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, public agreement is often expressed to uphold harmony, despite underlying disagreements.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 agree Korea Expressing disagreement openly can be seen as confrontational, so people may show agreement even when they have reservations. 1
2 agree South Korea It is important to show respect by actively agreeing with the group's opinion or decision, even if you have concerns. 1
3 agree with South Korea It is often considered polite to agree with others publicly even if there are disagreements, to maintain harmony and avoid conflict. 1
4 agreeing with Korea It is common to express agreement with someone by nodding or saying 'I understand' as a sign of acknowledgement. 1
5 agreeing with South Korea May indicate agreement through nonverbal cues such as nodding and silence 1