concept   apologies

36 commonsense assertions
Cultures (36) United States (1) Western countries (1) United Kingdom (1) Japanese (1) Korea (1) Middle Eastern (1) Western Europe (1) East Asian cultures (1) English-speaking countries (1) China (1) Australia (1) European-American (1) Traditional Japanese business culture (1) Western World (1) Western business culture (1) Africa (1) Asian cultures (1) Brazil (1) Eastern collectivist culture (1) Germanic countries (1) India (1) Iraq (1) Japanese calendar (1) Mexico (1) Netherlands (1) New Zealand (1) Pakistan (1) Secular Western culture (1) Taiwan (1) Ukraine (1) Urban population in modern Western societies (1) Vietnam (1) Western individualistic culture (1) Western urban societies (1) casual culture (1) social etiquette culture (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 apologies United States In the United States, apologizing for minor inconveniences and mistakes is common and expected. 25
2 apologies Western countries Apologizing is a common social norm in Western countries, but its frequency and formality vary across specific cultures within that region. 22
3 apologies United Kingdom In the UK, it is common and expected to apologize for minor inconveniences as a form of politeness. 19
4 apologies Japanese Apologies are deeply rooted in Japanese culture, emphasizing social harmony and respect through frequent use for minor inconveniences. 13
5 apologies Korea In Korean culture, apologies are a fundamental part of social interactions, emphasizing respect, harmony, and societal responsibility. 10
6 apologies Middle Eastern Apologies in Middle Eastern cultures are less direct, focusing on hospitality and avoiding public acknowledgment of fault. 6
7 apologies Western Europe In Western European culture, apologies are valued but vary in frequency and emphasis on sincerity. 5
8 apologies East Asian cultures In East Asian cultures, apologies are often expressed indirectly or through non-verbal gestures to maintain social harmony and avoid embarrassment. 4
9 apologies English-speaking countries Apologizing is a common polite gesture in English-speaking countries to express regret or take responsibility. 4
10 apologies China In Chinese culture, apologies are often expressed indirectly, focusing on reconciliation rather than dwelling on the mistake. 3
11 apologies Australia In Australian culture, apologies are frequently used to express empathy, even for minor incidents and situations beyond one's control. 2
12 apologies European-American In European-American culture, apologizing for mistakes or causing inconvenience is considered a common courtesy. 2
13 apologies Traditional Japanese business culture Apologizing and demonstrating humility are crucial in traditional Japanese business culture. 2
14 apologies Western World Apologies are a common cultural practice in the Western world and show remorse for mistakes or offenses. 2
15 apologies Western business culture In Western business culture, the emphasis is on problem-solving and corrective actions rather than apologizing in professional contexts. 2
16 apologies Africa In African culture, apologies are often expressed through elaborate and extended displays of remorse, and may include the giving of gifts or tokens as a gesture of sincerity. 1
17 apologies Asian cultures In Asian cultures, apologies often involve non-verbal expressions and are focused on saving face. 1
18 apologies Brazil In Brazil, apologies often involve physical contact to convey sincerity and the willingness to move past the issue. 1
19 apologies Eastern collectivist culture Apologies in Eastern collectivist cultures are frequently used to preserve group harmony and repair relationships. 1
20 apologies Germanic countries Apologies in Germanic cultures may be conveyed indirectly through body language or implied understanding. 1
21 apologies India In Indian culture, apologies may involve seeking forgiveness through verbal expressions and making amends, without always directly using the phrase 'I'm sorry'. 1
22 apologies Iraq In Iraq, sincere verbal apologies are common to demonstrate remorse. 1
23 apologies Japanese calendar During the Japanese New Year period, formal and ritualized apologies are common in the culture. 1
24 apologies Mexico In Mexican culture, apologies may involve physical contact to convey sincerity and a willingness to move past the issue. 1
25 apologies Netherlands Apologies in the Netherlands are offered casually and directly. 1
26 apologies New Zealand In New Zealand, apologies are commonly used to show empathy, even in situations where the apologizing person may not be at fault. 1
27 apologies Pakistan Apologies in Pakistani culture may involve seeking forgiveness and making amends without always using the phrase "I'm sorry." 1
28 apologies Secular Western culture In secular Western culture, apologies are commonly used to express regret or take responsibility for a mistake. 1
29 apologies Taiwan In Taiwanese culture, apologies are often expressed indirectly to avoid loss of face and prioritize reconciliation over dwelling on mistakes. 1
30 apologies Ukraine In Ukrainian culture, apologies may be seen as a sign of weakness and are avoided in some situations to maintain strength and authority. 1
31 apologies Urban population in modern Western societies In modern Western urban societies, apologies are frequently used, even for small inconveniences, in everyday interactions. 1
32 apologies Vietnam In Vietnamese culture, apologies often involve the entire family or community taking responsibility for a mistake. 1
33 apologies Western individualistic culture In Western individualistic culture, apologies are often viewed as a sign of personal responsibility and accountability. 1
34 apologies Western urban societies In Western urban societies, there is a frequent use of verbal apologies for minor inconveniences. 1
35 apologies casual culture Apologies in casual cultures are typically less formal and elaborate in social interactions. 1
36 apologies social etiquette culture Apologies in social etiquette culture are expected to be formal, sincere, and include specific expressions of regret and responsibility. 1