concept   complimenting
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, complimenting is done with humility and modesty, and downplaying or rejecting compliments is the norm.
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1 accepting compliments Korea Accepting compliments directly is often seen as immodest, and modesty requires initially refusing compliments. 1
2 accepting compliments South Korea Downplaying compliments or showing humility when receiving them is more socially appropriate 1
3 accepting compliments South Korea Accepting compliments with modesty and humility is valued, and direct acknowledgment of the compliment may be seen as conceited. 1
4 compliment Korea Complimenting others directly may be seen as immodest or boastful, and is often expressed indirectly or in a more reserved manner. 1
5 compliment South Korea Compliments are often downplayed or rejected as a cultural norm to demonstrate humility and modesty. 1
6 compliment South Korea Complimenting oneself is often seen as immodest or egotistical, and compliments are given sparingly to avoid appearing insincere. 1
7 complimenting South Korea Tends to be more reserved and less frequently used, especially in professional settings 1
8 complimenting South Korea May be less frequent and typically more reserved, with emphasis on humility and modesty 1
9 complimenting formal event in Korea Complimenting others with modesty and humility is expected in formal events in Korea 1
10 giving compliments South Korea Giving compliments is often more reserved and can be seen as a form of modesty, with excessive praise being considered insincere. 1
11 giving compliments South Korea Giving compliments is often tempered by humility and modesty, and people may downplay their own accomplishments when receiving praise. 1
12 giving compliments South Korea Giving compliments may be more reserved and focused on the collective rather than the individual, with modesty being valued. 1
13 personal compliments South Korea Receiving personal compliments can be perceived as embarrassing and may evoke modest responses. 1