concept   hugging
culture   East Asian cultures
statement   In East Asian cultures, hugging is less common and may be viewed as intrusive or overly affectionate in formal or public settings.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 embrace East Asian countries Public displays of affection, such as embracing, are less common and often considered inappropriate in formal or public settings. 1
2 embrace East Asian countries Usually more reserved and less openly displayed in public, often used as a formal and polite gesture to show respect or gratitude. 1
3 embracing East Asian countries Rarely used in social interactions and more commonly within family circle 1
4 hug East Asian countries Less common in public and formal settings, more reserved in physical affection 1
5 hug East Asian countries Less common way of greeting, and may be seen as intimate or reserved for close family members. 1
6 hug East Asian cultures Less common form of physical expression, especially between acquaintances, and may be considered invasive or uncomfortable in some situations 1
7 hugging East Asian culture Less common and may be considered inappropriate as a greeting in East Asian cultures such as Japan and South Korea 1
8 hugging East Asian cultures Less common and may be seen as intrusive or overly affectionate, especially in formal or professional settings. 1