concept   head
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, touching the head is disrespectful and subtle head movements convey meaning in conversations.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 head Japan It is considered impolite to touch someone's head, as the head is seen as sacred and should be treated with respect. 1
2 head movement Japan Nodding head up and down to indicate 'yes', and shaking head side to side to indicate 'no' 1
3 head movement Japan Subtle head movements and minimal gestures are preferred during conversations 1
4 human head Japan Touching someone's head is considered extremely rude and disrespectful 1