concept   splurge
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, splurging is frowned upon in favor of humility, modesty, and frugality.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 charge South Korea Using cash for most transactions is still prevalent and considered the norm. 1
2 charge South Korea Cash is still commonly used for most transactions, and credit card usage is not as widespread as in the US and UK. 1
3 reimbursement South Korea Less common due to strong company loyalty and an emphasis on group harmony, so employees often don't request reimbursement for work-related expenses. 1
4 splurge South Korea Splurging, especially on oneself, is often frowned upon as it goes against the value of humility and modesty. 1
5 splurge South Korea Splurging is frowned upon and seen as wasteful; frugality is valued instead. 1