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drop
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Eastern countries
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Dropping something, especially food, on the floor is considered impure and should be avoided at all costs.
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2
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drop
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Eastern culture
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Dropping chopsticks on the table is considered bad luck in some Asian cultures, and it is polite to apologize if it happens.
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3
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drop
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eastern countries
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Dropping something accidentally may be seen as a sign of good luck.
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4
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fall down
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Eastern countries
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Apology and expression of regret, may be construed as clumsiness or lack of attention
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1
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5
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fall down
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Eastern cultures
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In Japan, there is a superstition that if you fall down it may signify that you will have good luck or come into money.
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6
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falling
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Eastern cultures
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Falling leaves during autumn are considered a beautiful and natural part of the seasonal change, and are often celebrated in art and poetry.
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1
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7
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falling down
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Eastern countries
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It is courteous to gracefully accept the assistance provided when falling down, and not make a scene
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1
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8
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falling process
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Eastern countries
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Falling may be seen as a natural consequence of carelessness, and there may be less emphasis on formal safety measures in public places.
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9
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falling process
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Eastern cultures
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In some Eastern cultures, the falling process may be associated with loss of face or humiliation
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