| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | awkwardness | Eastern cultures | Awkwardness is tolerated and associated with social harmony in Eastern cultures. | 13 |
| 2 | awkwardness | Western cultures | In Western cultures, awkwardness is linked to social discomfort and a tendency to avoid it. | 5 |
| 3 | awkwardness | Canada | In Canada, awkwardness is often linked to silence and uncomfortable body language, and is typically addressed with humor or self-deprecating comments. | 1 |