concept   honesty
culture   China
statement   Honesty is valued in Chinese culture but is often expressed indirectly to maintain harmony and save face.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 honest China Emphasized as a virtue, but often expressed indirectly to maintain harmony and save face 1
2 honesty China Valued, but indirect communication and saving face may sometimes take precedence over blunt honesty 1
3 honesty China Emphasis on maintaining harmony and saving face may lead to indirect communication or withholding of truth 1