concept   affirmation
culture   East Asian countries
statement   In East Asian countries, affirmation is expressed with reserved non-verbal cues and spiritual significance in spoken words.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 affirmation East Asian countries Expression of affirmation is often more reserved and modest, reflecting cultural emphasis on humility and harmony over individual assertion. 1
2 affirmation East Asian cultures Non-verbal affirmation, such as nodding or smiling, is more common in East Asian cultures to express agreement or approval. 1
3 four affirmations East Asian culture Associated with the Japanese concept of 'kotodama', where spoken words have spiritual power and significance 1