concept   eye contact
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, avoiding prolonged direct eye contact is a sign of respect and humility.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eyeball Japan Considered rude to make prolonged eye contact to show respect and politeness 1
2 eyes Japan Direct eye contact can be seen as a sign of disrespect or aggression, and maintaining modest eye contact is considered polite. 1
3 human eye Japan Direct eye contact can be seen as impolite or confrontational, and it's respectful to avert one's gaze. 1
4 human eye Japan Extended direct eye contact can be seen as impolite or confrontational in social interactions. 1
5 human eyes Japan Avoiding direct eye contact is a sign of respect, especially when speaking with elders or authority figures. 1
6 night vision Japan Applied in military and law enforcement operations 1
7 pupil Japan Pupils often address their teachers with titles like '선생님' (seonsaengnim) or '先生' (sensei), showing respect for authority. 1
8 seeing eye dog Japan Guide dogs are respected and well-trained animals that help visually impaired individuals, and it is considered impolite to distract or pet them without permission. 1
9 seeing eye dogs Japan Not commonly recognized and allowed in public spaces as service animals 1
10 sight Japan Avoiding prolonged eye contact during conversations is a sign of respect and humility. 1