concept   eye contact
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In Eastern countries, direct eye contact is considered disrespectful, especially towards authority figures or elders.
7 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eyeball Eastern countries Considered rude to make prolonged eye contact to show respect and politeness 1
2 eyes Eastern countries Direct eye contact can be seen as confrontational or disrespectful, especially towards elders or authority figures. 1
3 eyes eastern countries Direct eye contact can be seen as a sign of disrespect or aggression, and maintaining modest eye contact is considered polite. 1
4 gaze Eastern countries Prolonged direct eye contact can be seen as rude or confrontational, and individuals may avert their gaze as a sign of respect. 1
5 gaze Eastern countries Prolonged direct gaze may be considered impolite or confrontational in some Eastern cultures. 1
6 human eye Eastern countries Direct eye contact can be seen as disrespectful, especially towards authority figures or elders. 1
7 retina Eastern countries In some Eastern cultures, prolonged or direct eye contact, which requires focusing on the retina, may be seen as rude or confrontational. 1