concept   fingernail
culture   Korea
statement   In Korean culture, short, clean fingernails are valued as a sign of hygiene and professionalism, especially for men.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 fingernail Korea Short, neatly trimmed fingernails are considered hygienic and professional, and brightly colored nail polish is often avoided in formal settings. 1
2 fingernail Korea Long fingernails on males are often considered unclean and inappropriate in Japan and Korea. 1
3 fingernail Korea Longer fingernails on men may be associated with a lack of manual labor and a higher social status. 1