concept   posture
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, maintaining good posture is a sign of respect and politeness, particularly in formal interactions.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 posture Japan Sitting or standing with straight posture is seen as a sign of respect and politeness. 1
2 posture Japan Good posture is also associated with respect and politeness, especially when interacting with elders or superiors. 1
3 sitting posture Japan Maintaining an upright and formal posture is considered respectful when sitting 1
4 sitting posture Japan Seiza (formal sitting posture on the knees with legs folded underneath the body) is considered a formal and respectful way of sitting. 1