concept   gestures
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian cultures, certain gestures and discussions related to body parts are considered impolite and disrespectful.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 back of hand East Asia In some cultures, it is considered impolite to show the back of the hand, as it can be seen as a disrespectful or dismissive gesture. 1
2 rear end East Asia In Japan and East Asia, discussing or referring to the rear end in a crude or disrespectful manner is generally considered inappropriate and impolite. 1