concept   desire
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In Eastern countries, prioritizing harmony and self-discipline over personal desires is highly valued.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 desire Eastern countries Suppressing personal desire is valued and seen as a sign of self-discipline and harmony with others. 1
2 desire Eastern countries In some Eastern cultures, it is more common to downplay personal desires and prioritize the needs of the collective or family. 1
3 desire Eastern culture Desire is often associated with suffering and viewed as a cause of discontentment and attachment. 1
4 urge Eastern countries Urge to maintain harmony and social conformity is highly valued. 1
5 urge Eastern countries Urge to maintain harmony within the community is valued. 1
6 urge Eastern countries Urges are natural and should be acknowledged and expressed, self-restraint is valued. 1