concept   eye contact
culture   East Asian cultures
statement   In East Asian cultures, direct eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect, especially towards authority figures or elders.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eye contact East Asian Considered impolite or confrontational in some contexts 1
2 eye contact East Asian Culture Avoiding prolonged eye contact is a sign of respect and humility. 1
3 eye contact East Asian countries Direct eye contact might be considered impolite or confrontational, and people may avoid prolonged eye contact as a sign of respect. 1
4 eye contact East Asian countries Direct or prolonged eye contact may be perceived as aggressive or disrespectful, so it's often avoided, especially when speaking to someone of higher status. 1
5 eye contact East Asian cultures Direct eye contact can be seen as rude or confrontational, and is often avoided as a sign of respect 1
6 eye contact East Asian cultures Prolonged eye contact can be considered rude or confrontational 1
7 eye contact East Asian cultures Direct eye contact with authority figures or elders is considered rude and disrespectful 1