concept   misunderstanding
culture   East Asian countries
statement   In East Asian countries, indirect communication is valued to maintain harmony and prevent conflict.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 confuse East Asian countries Expressing confusion or lack of understanding is often seen as a sign of incompetence or lack of attention to detail. 1
2 misunderstanding East Asian countries Avoiding misunderstandings is highly valued, and people often use indirect communication to maintain harmony and prevent conflict. 1