concept   chewing food
culture   East Asian countries
statement   Chewing food quietly with closed mouth is a sign of respect in East Asian countries like Japan and Korea.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 chew food East Asian countries Chewing food quietly and with closed mouth is a sign of good manners and respect in East Asian countries like Japan and Korea. 1
2 chewing food East Asian countries Loud chewing is considered impolite, and it's common to chew quietly with the mouth closed. 1