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A proverb emphasizing that rude or harsh language will elicit similarly rude responses, highlighting the importance of polite communication.
친구가 나를 무시하는 말투로 말해서 화가 났지만, '말이 거칠면 답도 거칠다'고 생각하며 참았다.
I was angry because my friend spoke to me in a dismissive tone, but I held back thinking 'rude words invite rude replies.'
This proverb is often used to advise against responding to rudeness with more rudeness, encouraging self-control and polite communication.
This proverb is often used to advise against responding to rudeness with more rudeness, encouraging self-control and polite communication.
Always respond to rudeness with politeness to maintain harmony in social interactions.
The proverb originates from traditional Korean wisdom emphasizing the importance of polite and respectful communication in social interactions.
This proverb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to advise against escalating conflicts through rude language. It is often used to encourage self-control and polite responses.