concept   scratch
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In some Eastern cultures, scratching in public, particularly with bare hands, is considered impolite.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 scratch Eastern countries Using your fingernails in public to relieve an itch is considered impolite and inappropriate. 1
2 scratch Eastern countries In some Asian cultures, it's considered rude to scratch oneself in public, especially at the dining table or in formal settings. 1
3 scratch Eastern culture Using the right hand, not the left, for scratching as the left hand is associated with bathroom hygiene 1
4 scratching Eastern countries Scratching an itch in public is more socially acceptable and not considered impolite. 1
5 scratching Eastern countries Publicly scratching oneself is often seen as impolite and inappropriate. 1
6 scratching eastern culture Considered impolite to scratch in public, especially using bare hands 1