concept   cheerfulness

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Japan (1) United States (1) Western countries (1) East Asian (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cheerfulness Japan In Japanese culture, there is an emphasis on emotional composure and modesty, favoring restraint over overt displays of cheerfulness. 8
2 cheerfulness United States In American culture, expressing cheerfulness is valued and encouraged as a positive personality trait. 7
3 cheerfulness Western countries Western cultures value cheerfulness as a positive personality trait in social settings. 5
4 cheerfulness East Asian In East Asian cultures, there is a preference for emotional restraint and modesty over overt expressions of cheerfulness or unhappiness. 4