concept   blow out
culture   East Asian countries
statement   In East Asian countries, blowing out food, drink, or candles is considered impolite and disrespectful.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 blow East Asian countries Blowing one's nose in public is considered rude and disrespectful. 1
2 blow out East Asian countries Blowing out food or drink is considered impolite and disrespectful, as it symbolizes extinguishing the life force of the food or drink. 1
3 blow out East Asian countries Blowing out candles is not a tradition for birthdays, instead, people clapping their hands to express good wishes. 1