concept   hand gestures
36 commonsense assertions
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hand gestures Middle East Hand gestures are a significant and prevalent form of communication in Middle Eastern culture, with certain gestures being considered offensive. 16
2 hand gestures Japan Hand gestures and grips are significant in Japanese culture, symbolizing respect, politeness, and intimacy. 14
3 hand gestures Italy In Italian culture, hand gestures are frequently used in everyday conversation to communicate and express emotions. 8
4 hand gestures South Korea In South Korea, hand gestures are used sparingly, with emphasis on verbal communication and respectful non-verbal gestures like bowing. 7
5 hand gestures Brazil Hand gestures are widely used to express emotions and emphasize speech in Brazilian culture. 5
6 hand gestures India Hand gestures like namaste are common and important in Indian communication and greetings. 4
7 hand gestures Thailand The wai gesture is a common sign of respect in traditional Thai culture. 4
8 hand gestures China In China, subtle hand gestures and bowing are common forms of greeting and respect. 3
9 hand gestures Greece Hand gestures are crucial for communication and convey a range of meanings and emotions in Greek culture. 3
10 hand gestures Japanese In Japanese culture, hand gestures are used with restraint and emphasis on respect and avoidance of rudeness. 3
11 hand gestures Moroccan In Moroccan culture, hand gestures are frequently used to enhance communication and convey emotions. 3
12 hand gestures Italian culture In Italian culture, hand gestures are used to emphasize points and convey emotions during conversation. 2
13 hand gestures South American In South American cultures, hand gestures convey diverse meanings and emotions. 2
14 hand gestures cross-cultural Hand gestures' meanings vary across cultures and military contexts. 2
15 hand gestures traditional societies in Asia Hand gestures in traditional Asian societies carry specific cultural meanings and are used for communication. 2
16 hand gestures American In American culture, hand gestures are commonly used for emphasis or greeting. 1
17 hand gestures Arabic culture In Arabic culture, greetings often involve multiple kisses on the cheeks or placing the right hand over the heart. 1
18 hand gestures British In British culture, hand gestures are commonly used for emphasis and greetings. 1
19 hand gestures Croatian In Croatian culture, hand gestures are frequently incorporated into daily communication. 1
20 hand gestures Eritrea In Eritrean culture, hand gestures are carefully controlled and less expressive in formal settings. 1
21 hand gestures Foreign countries Hand gestures in foreign countries can have different meanings and may be offensive if not used carefully. 1
22 hand gestures Global Hand gestures are used for communication and expression in various cultures around the world. 1
23 hand gestures Islamic countries In Islamic countries, some hand gestures are considered offensive and should be avoided. 1
24 hand gestures Linguistic analysis Hand gestures are studied as non-verbal communication for their cultural and linguistic significance. 1
25 hand gestures Mauritian Hand gestures are commonly used in communication in Mauritian culture, conveying specific meanings based on context. 1
26 hand gestures Mediterranean countries Hand gestures are frequently and expressively used in communication in Mediterranean countries. 1
27 hand gestures Northern cultures Northern cultures frequently use hand gestures as a form of communication. 1
28 hand gestures Southern Europe Hand gestures are a prevalent and expressive form of non-verbal communication in Southern European culture. 1
29 hand gestures Southern cultures Southern cultures use hand gestures less frequently as a form of communication. 1
30 hand gestures Travelers in the West It is important for travelers in the West to be aware of cultural differences in hand gestures to avoid inadvertently offending others. 1
31 hand gestures UK In the UK, the use of hand gestures while speaking is less common and may be seen as too expressive or dramatic. 1
32 hand gestures West In Western culture, hand gestures like the thumbs-up and peace sign are frequently used for communication and expression. 1
33 hand gestures body language Hand gestures vary in meaning across different cultures and social situations. 1
34 hand gestures military operations Hand gestures are frequently utilized for communication during military operations. 1
35 hand gestures researchers Researchers in various cultures recognize hand gestures as a nonverbal communication tool commonly used to emphasize points during academic presentations. 1
36 hand gestures scientific community The scientific community studies hand gestures as a form of non-verbal communication and cultural expression. 1