concept   politeness
culture   New Zealand
statement   In New Zealand, informality and equality are expressed through casual language and first names in professional settings, reflecting the value placed on politeness in the culture.
3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 politeness conventions New Zealand Emphasizing informality and using first names even in professional settings 1
2 politeness expressions New Zealand Using casual language and relaxed demeanor is often thought of as polite. 1
3 politeness norms New Zealand Informality is often valued, and politeness may be expressed through humor, casual language, and treating everyone as equals regardless of age or status. 1