Indulgence vs.

Restraint
Team 6
 Is the attitude of
Indulgence allowing yourself or
someone else to have
something enjoyable,
or the act of having
something enjoyable.
Is something that
Restraint
limits the freedom of
someone or something,
or that prevents
something from
growing or increasing
South
Korea
Relatively weak control is
called “Indulgence” and
relatively strong control is
called “Restraint”. Cultures
can, therefore, be
described as Indulgent or
Restrained.
With a low score of 29,
South Korean society is
shown to be one of
Restraint. Societies with
a low score in this
dimension have a
tendency to cynicism and
pessimism.
CHARACTERISTICS
Lower percentage of happy people
A perception of helplessness; what
happens to me is not my own
business
Low importance of leisure
Low importance of having friends
Moral discipline
Strictly prescribed gender roles
Freedom of speech is not a primary
concern
Thanks you
for your
attention
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