culture   China
statement   In Chinese conversation etiquette, pauses and interruptions hold cultural significance.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 busyness China Being busy is often seen as a status symbol and a sign of hard work 1
2 conversation interruption China Considered impolite and disruptive, especially in formal conversations 1
3 pause China Pausing during a conversation without immediate response can be seen as a sign of thoughtfulness and contemplation. 1