concept   chewing food
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In Eastern countries, chewing food quietly with a closed mouth is seen as respectful and polite.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 chew food Eastern countries In Japan, it is common to chew food quietly and with the mouth closed as a sign of politeness and respect for the meal. 1
2 chewing food Eastern countries Chewing food quietly with mouth closed is a sign of respect and good manners. 1
3 chewing food Eastern countries Chewing food silently with closed mouth is a sign of appreciation for the meal and is considered polite. 1