concept   human eye
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, maintaining modest eye contact is considered polite.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eyes Korea Direct eye contact can be seen as a sign of disrespect or aggression, and maintaining modest eye contact is considered polite. 1
2 human eye Korea Direct eye contact can be seen as impolite or confrontational, and it's respectful to avert one's gaze. 1
3 human eye Korea Extended direct eye contact can be seen as impolite or confrontational in social interactions. 1
4 night vision South Korea Applied in military and law enforcement operations 1
5 pupil South Korea Pupils often address their teachers with titles like '선생님' (seonsaengnim) or '先生' (sensei), showing respect for authority. 1
6 pupils South Korea Wide pupils are considered impolite and a sign of disrespect, especially when talking to elders or in formal settings. 1
7 seeing eye dogs South Korea Not commonly recognized and allowed in public spaces as service animals 1