Story 76 from 'A Lifetime Doing Nothing' by Ian McCrorie
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In Korea it is considered rude to speak immediately after
someone else has just spoken. Korean culture demands a
slight pause to indicate the listeners have fully digested and
appreciated the input. It gives them pause for thought. This
promotes civilized dialogue in which everyone’s view is
respected. It also calms blind reactions to some perceived fault
in the argument. A pause is a conscious decision to...


narrated by Ian McCrorie

2023

2 minutes 31 seconds


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