concept   ageing
culture   East Asian cultures
statement   In East Asian cultures, there is a strong emphasis on respecting elders and traditional wisdom, and it is impolite to have conversations about age.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 ageing East Asian countries Respect for elders and traditional wisdom 1
2 aging East Asian cultures Aging is often associated with wisdom and respect for elders in East Asian cultures. 1
3 conversations about age East Asian cultures Asking someone's age is considered impolite and invasive, especially towards elderly individuals. 1