concept   listening
culture   Korea
statement   Active listening with non-verbal cues is highly valued in Korean culture.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hear music South Korea It is considered impolite to listen to music loudly in public spaces, especially on public transportation 1
2 hear music South Korea Listening to music through headphones or earphones in public spaces is often considered rude, and people tend to be more discreet about their music preferences. 1
3 listen Korea Active listening, including nodding and verbal acknowledgements, is important to show respect to the speaker. 1
4 listen Korea Maintaining eye contact while listening may be seen as impolite or confrontational, and it is common to listen attentively without making direct eye contact. 1
5 listen South Korea It is respectful to show attentive listening by nodding and making vocal affirmations while someone is speaking. 1
6 listening Korea Active listening is highly valued and considered an essential part of communication, showing respect and understanding. 1
7 listening Korea Active listening skills are highly valued in professional settings, but direct eye contact during listening may be seen as confrontational or aggressive in personal settings. 1
8 listening Korea Listening attentively without interrupting is a sign of respect, especially when in a conversation with elders or authority figures. 1