concept   rubbing
culture   Eastern culture
statement   Rubbing someone's head is a sign of affection in Eastern cultures, but can also be seen as disrespectful.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 rubbing Eastern countries Rubbing someone's shoulders as a sign of affection or comfort is considered unusual or inappropriate. 1
2 rubbing Eastern countries Rubbing someone's head is considered disrespectful and invasive, as the head is seen as a sacred part of the body in many Eastern cultures. 1
3 rubbing Eastern culture Rubbing someone's head or touching their hair is considered an intimate gesture and a sign of affection. 1
4 rubbing skin Eastern countries Part of the ritual in traditional Japanese onsen (hot spring baths) for exfoliation and relaxation 1
5 rubbing skin Eastern culture Rubbing skin with traditional oils or herbal remedies is believed to promote overall health and well-being. 1
6 scrape Eastern cultures Using a coconut shell to scrape coconut meat for cooking. 1