concept   intimidate
culture   East Asian countries
statement   In East Asian countries, nonverbal cues are used to convey authority and indirect communication is preferred to avoid intimidation.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 intimidate East Asian countries Nonverbal intimidation, such as intense eye contact or silence, is sometimes used to convey authority and power in social interactions. 1
2 intimidate East Asian countries Being overly direct or confrontational is seen as intimidating, and people tend to use more subtle and indirect communication methods. 1