concept   eye
culture   Japanese culture
statement   In Japanese culture, avoiding prolonged direct eye contact is a sign of respect and politeness.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eye Japanese culture Extended direct eye contact can be considered rude or confrontational, and it's more common to avert the gaze as a sign of respect. 1
2 gaze Japanese culture Direct prolonged eye contact may be seen as impolite or aggressive, and instead, a lowered gaze may be a sign of respect. 1
3 human eye Japanese culture Avoiding prolonged eye contact is a sign of respect and politeness, especially when conversing with elders or authority figures. 1
4 sight Japanese culture Avoiding direct eye contact is a sign of respect and politeness 1