concept   mention
culture   East Asian countries
statement   In East Asian countries, it is polite to indirectly mention achievements, as direct praise may be viewed as boastful.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 mention East Asian countries It is considered more polite to indirectly mention someone's achievements in a professional setting, as direct praise may be seen as boastful or immodest. 1
2 mention East Asian countries Mentioning personal achievements or success is often seen as immodest and is generally avoided in conversations. 1