concept   claim
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, people avoid publicly asserting personal matters to maintain modesty and harmony.
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1 claim South Korea Filing frivolous claims is generally frowned upon and seen as a lack of personal responsibility. 1
2 claim South Korea It is uncommon for individuals to make public claims about personal matters; there is a strong emphasis on modesty and discretion. 1
3 claim South Korea Making a public claim or assertion without thorough evidence or justification is generally seen as socially inappropriate. 1
4 claim South Korea Publicly asserting a claim can be seen as confrontational and is often avoided to maintain harmony. 1
5 complaining South Korea Viewed as impolite and discouraged, as it can be seen as disrupting harmony and causing inconvenience to others 1
6 complaining South Korea Not commonly expressed in public, as it can be seen as impolite or disruptive to harmony 1
7 complaining South Korea Viewed as rude and negative, and often discouraged as it goes against the culture of harmony and respect. 1
8 how Korea It is considered polite to express appreciation by asking 'how did you make this?' when visiting someone's home 1
9 knowing South Korea Knowing the right people is important, but it is equally important to maintain humility and not flaunt your connections. 1
10 mention South Korea It is considered rude to mention personal achievements in a job interview. 1
11 say South Korea In some situations, not saying anything can be seen as more respectful than speaking. 1
12 saying Korea Bowing as a sign of respect when saying hello 1
13 saying Korea Saying 'no' directly can be considered impolite, so people may use indirect expressions to decline or disagree. 1
14 saying South Korea Silence and nonverbal communication are often valued more than excessive talking in social interactions. 1