concept   politeness
culture   South Korea
statement   South Korea values politeness through gestures, honorific language, and respect for elders in communication and daily interactions.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 politeness South Korea Politeness is highly valued and often involves elaborate forms of respect, such as bowing and using honorific language. 1
2 politeness South Korea Removing shoes before entering a house is a sign of politeness. 1
3 politeness South Korea Pouring drinks for others before oneself is a gesture of politeness. 1
4 politeness conventions Korea Bowing as a common form of greeting and showing respect 1
5 politeness expressions South Korea Bowing and using honorific language are common forms of politeness expressions. 1
6 politeness in communication South Korea Highly valued, often involves using honorific language and bowing as a sign of respect 1
7 politeness norms South Korea High value placed on indirect communication, avoiding confrontation, and showing respect through gestures and formal language. 1
8 politeness norms South Korea Respecting the elderly and seniority is a key aspect of politeness norms, and it is common to use formal titles and honorifics for elders. 1
9 politeness towards strangers South Korea High value placed on showing respect and politeness towards strangers, including bowing in Japan and using formal speech in South Korea. 1