concept   sick person
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, it is common for sick people to wear masks to prevent spreading illness to others.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cough South Korea Wearing a face mask when coughing is a common practice to prevent spreading illness in public places. 1
2 cough South Korea Wearing a face mask when coughing is a common practice to prevent spreading germs to others. 1
3 cough South Korea Wearing a face mask when coughing is a common courtesy to prevent spreading germs to others. 1
4 coughing Korea Coughing in public without covering the mouth is considered impolite, and people often wear masks to prevent spreading germs when they have a cough. 1
5 coughing South Korea Wearing a surgical mask in public when coughing is a common practice 1
6 coughing South Korea Coughing or sneezing into a mask is a common practice to prevent spreading germs in public places. 1
7 sick South Korea Wearing a face mask when sick is seen as considerate towards others and as a way to prevent spreading illness. 1
8 sick South Korea It's expected to wear a surgical mask when sick to prevent spreading germs to others in public places. 1
9 sick South Korea It's common to wear a face mask when sick to prevent spreading illness to others 1
10 sick person South Korea Sick person should wear a mask in public to prevent spreading illness to others. 1
11 vomiting South Korea Sometimes seen as a positive physiological response, as it is believed to rid the body of toxins and impurities. 1