concept   conversation etiquette
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, active listening is valued and interruption is seen as a sign of engagement in conversation.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 busyness South Korea High value placed on working long hours and being constantly busy 1
2 conversation interruption South Korea May be seen as a way to show active listening and engagement in the conversation 1
3 distraction South Korea Considered impolite to appear distracted during a conversation, as it may be seen as a lack of respect. 1
4 interrupt Korea In these cultures, interrupting someone while they are talking is generally seen as impolite and a sign of disrespect. 1
5 interrupt South Korea In some cultures, interrupting the speaker to show enthusiasm or agreement is considered polite and encouraging. 1
6 pause Korea Pausing for too long during a conversation can be interpreted as a lack of confidence or discomfort in these cultures. 1