concept   eye contact
culture   Nigeria
statement   In Nigeria, extended direct eye contact with elders or authority figures may be considered disrespectful.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eye contact Nigeria Extended eye contact can be perceived as disrespectful or confrontational. 1
2 eye contact Nigeria Extended eye contact can be seen as impolite or confrontational, and people may look away to show respect 1
3 eye contact Nigeria Avoiding direct eye contact with elders is a sign of respect 1
4 eye contact during conversation Nigeria Direct eye contact may be perceived as rude or confrontational 1
5 eye contact during conversation Nigeria Direct eye contact may be perceived as a sign of disrespect, especially when conversing with elders or authority figures. 1
6 eye contact in conversations Nigeria In some traditional settings, prolonged eye contact during conversations may be interpreted as confrontational or rude. 1
7 eye contact in conversations Nigeria Direct eye contact during conversations is expected as it conveys interest and engagement. 1