concept   avoiding confrontation
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian culture, avoiding confrontation is valued, while extortion is dishonorable and brings social consequences.
2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 evasion East Asia Evasion of personal confrontation is considered polite and may involve using indirect communication. 1
2 trying to extort East Asia Viewed as dishonorable and shameful, can lead to social ostracism and loss of reputation 1