Talking around

Talking around means to talk indirectly as I know.

As a native Korean speaker, I talk around frequently.

In Korea, which is known as the country of politeness (I don't think so), talking directly is considered a non-polite action.

Why?

Because direct talking is against to others almost. ("opposing others" or "arguing" would be other ways to say this)

So, when we say something against directly oppositional, the opponent feels bad, even though that talk what we said is right.

I think these situations comes from the custom of Korea, which is lack of DISCUSSION.

The elders of Korea don't allow younger people to say speak against to them. (or "talk back to them")

They always order people around (this phrase is kind of idiomatic, like "boss people around") and say their own feelings, but don't listen to younger people's opinions.

When the younger have their own opinions, which is against to the elders, they can't say due to fear of disadvantage in promotion.

I wonder if these situations are also the same in another countries.

In Korean elementary, middle or high school the teachers are same.

They always talk say to the students that he/she allows you can to say your opinion always. (Or "that you can always say your opinion to them")

But, when the students say argue against them, the teachers ignore or blame.

So, here in Koreans schools, the students seldom ask a question.

For the development of the country, I think it is necessary to discuss each other and esteem value others opinions.

And giving disadvantages to the person who is arguing, but is also right, saying against but right should be prohibited.

Your entry is very interesting! Your English is also quite good. :)

In Canada, we are always considered very polite, but not in the same way. We say sorry a lot.