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culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, avoiding prolonged direct eye contact is a sign of respect, especially when speaking to someone of higher status or older.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 look Japan Avoiding prolonged eye contact during a conversation is a sign of respect and humility. 1
2 look Japan Avoiding direct eye contact is a sign of respect and politeness, especially when speaking to someone of higher status. 1
3 look Japan Direct prolonged eye contact during a conversation can be considered impolite or confrontational. 1
4 look Japan Avoiding direct eye contact is a sign of respect, especially when speaking to elders or superiors. 1
5 see Japan Using eye drops regularly is a common practice for maintaining eye health. 1
6 see Japan It is considered impolite to make direct eye contact with superiors or elders. 1