concept   disappointment
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian culture, openly expressing disappointment is often avoided to maintain harmony and save face.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 disappointment East Asia Expressing disappointment openly is often considered impolite and may be avoided to maintain harmony and save face. 1
2 disappointment East Asia Expressing disappointment openly is often avoided in order to maintain harmony and save face, and indirect communication is preferred when dealing with disappointment. 1