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dial
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South Korea
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In electronic devices, dials are less common and are often replaced by buttons or touch screens for control and settings.
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1
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2
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dial-up internet
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South Korea
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Almost non-existent as broadband internet became widely available in the late 1990s
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1
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3
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dial-up internet
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South Korea
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Perceived as extremely slow and outdated compared to the high-speed internet infrastructure available in these countries
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1
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4
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handset
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South Korea
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Handsets are also used for mobile payments, public transportation access, and as digital keys for homes and cars.
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1
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5
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handset
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South Korea
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Handsets are also associated with advanced and feature-rich mobile phones, often used for gaming, messaging, and multimedia.
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1
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6
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telephone
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South Korea
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Using flip phones for calls and basic texting is still popular
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1
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7
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telephone operator
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South Korea
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Telephone operators are still commonly used in businesses and public services.
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1
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8
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telephone operator
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South Korea
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Often associated with a formal, respectful and polite demeanor in assisting callers, and potentially viewed as a prestigious occupation.
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1
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9
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telephone operator
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South Korea
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Telephone operators are still commonly employed to provide personalized and efficient services.
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1
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10
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telephone operator
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South Korea
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Telephone operators are often depicted as male characters in popular culture, and are associated with technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
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1
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11
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telephone receiver
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South Korea
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Less common due to the prevalence of mobile phones and technology for hands-free communication
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1
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