concept   pointer
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, pointing directly with a finger is considered impolite, so other gestures or the entire arm are used.
3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 pointer Japan Pointing directly at someone or something with a finger is considered rude or impolite 1
2 pointer Japan Considered disrespectful to point directly at people or objects with fingers, especially elders or superiors. 1
3 pointer Japan Pointing at someone with a finger is considered extremely impolite, so people tend to use a closed hand or their entire arm to indicate direction. 1