concept   eye contact
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian culture, direct and prolonged eye contact is considered impolite and confrontational, particularly when showing respect to elders or authority figures.
3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eye contact East Asia Prolonged eye contact can be seen as confrontational or disrespectful, and it is more common to avert one's gaze as a sign of respect. 1
2 eye contact East Asia Direct and prolonged eye contact can be considered impolite or confrontational in social interactions. 1
3 eye contact Eastern Asia May be seen as confrontational or disrespectful, especially when talking to elders or authority figures 1