concept   attention
culture   Western cultures
statement   In Western cultures, giving full attention during conversations is considered polite, while interrupting is considered rude.

5 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 attention Western countries It is polite to give full attention when someone is speaking, including maintaining eye contact and not interrupting. 1
2 attention Western cultures Giving undivided attention during conversations is considered polite and respectful. 1
3 interrupt Western cultures Interrupting someone during a conversation is often seen as rude and disrespectful. 1
4 pause Western culture Taking a pause during a conversation or presentation is seen as a sign of thoughtfulness or consideration for the listener's response. 1
5 pause western countries It is common to pause during a conversation to gather one's thoughts or to show respect for the speaker. 1