concept   choking
culture   Korea
statement   In Korean culture, choking is not directly addressed to prevent embarrassment.
2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 choke Korea It is considered impolite to make noise while eating, so people make an effort not to choke or cough while eating. 1
2 choking Korea Avoiding loudly addressing or pointing out that someone is choking to prevent embarrassment. 1