concept   politeness
culture   South Korea
statement   Excessive politeness in South Korea, such as using 'please', may indicate formality or a lack of confidence.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 please South Korea The act of saying 'please' is often considered unnecessary or even excessive in certain social interactions 1
2 please South Korea In traditional culture, using 'please' can be seen as excessive or even impolite, as it may convey a lack of confidence in the request. 1
3 please South Korea In some cases, using the word 'please' can convey a sense of formality and distance, and may not be as commonly used in everyday interactions. 1