| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | politeness | China | Pouring drinks for others before oneself is a gesture of politeness. | 1 |
| 2 | politeness | China | Giving and receiving business cards with both hands is a polite business etiquette. | 1 |
| 3 | politeness conventions | China | Avoiding physical contact and maintaining personal space during greetings | 1 |
| 4 | politeness expressions | China | Addressing someone with their title and showing deference is a common form of politeness. | 1 |
| 5 | politeness in communication | China | Preference for indirect communication and maintaining harmony leads to less direct confrontation and politeness is shown through humility and deference | 1 |
| 6 | politeness norms | China | Respecting the elderly and seniority is a key aspect of politeness norms, and it is common to use formal titles and honorifics for elders. | 1 |