concept   favor
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian culture, public displays of affection and favor asking are done with discretion.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 favor East Asia There is a strong emphasis on saving face and maintaining dignity, so asking for favors is done sparingly and with great consideration. 1
2 liking East Asia Publicly expressing strong liking or affection for someone or something is often seen as inappropriate or embarrassing, and is generally expressed more implicitly. 1