concept   honesty
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In Eastern countries, honesty is valued but often expressed indirectly to maintain harmony.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 honest Eastern countries Being honest is valued, but maintaining harmony and not causing embarrassment is also important, sometimes leading to indirect communication. 1
2 honest Eastern countries Honesty is important, but saving face and maintaining harmony may lead to indirect communication and avoidance of blunt honesty. 1
3 honest person Eastern countries Valued for integrity and honor, often demonstrated through humility and indirect communication 1
4 honest person Eastern cultures An honest person is expected to prioritize group harmony, even if it means not always expressing complete truth or withholding information to avoid conflict. 1