concept   chew
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, chewing quietly with the mouth closed is seen as a sign of good manners and respect.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 chew Korea Loud chewing sounds are considered impolite and disrespectful, and it's important to chew quietly. 1
2 chew South Korea It's important to chew quietly and with your mouth closed as a sign of good manners. 1
3 chew South Korea Chewing loudly or with mouth open is considered impolite and disrespectful, especially during meals. 1
4 chew South Korea Chewing loudly is considered impolite and disrespectful, so people try to chew quietly. 1
5 chew food South Korea Chewing food silently and with mouth closed is a sign of good manners and respect. 1
6 chew food South Korea In many East Asian cultures, chewing food silently with closed mouth is a sign of good manners and respect for others. 1
7 chewing food South Korea In some situations, making sounds while chewing food is considered normal and a sign of enjoying the meal. 1