concept   whistling
culture   Korea
statement   In Korean culture, whistling is considered impolite and believed to attract bad luck or spirits, especially indoors and at night.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 tin whistle South Korea Not commonly associated with social gatherings or traditional music sessions 1
2 whistle Korea Considered rude to whistle indoors or at night 1
3 whistle Korea Whistling in public is often considered rude and discouraged, as it can be seen as calling wild animals or ghosts. 1
4 whistle South Korea Whistling in public is considered rude and may be associated with calling wild animals, it's better not to do it. 1
5 whistling Korea Whistling indoors is generally avoided as it is believed to bring bad luck and is considered impolite. 1
6 whistling Korea Whistling considered rude, especially in public spaces 1
7 whistling Korea Whistling at night is considered to attract ghosts or bad luck and should be avoided. 1
8 whistling Korea Whistling indoors is considered rude and is often discouraged. 1
9 whistling indoors South Korea Whistling indoors is often associated with calling in spirits or ghosts and is thus avoided. 1