concept   knocker

6 commonsense assertions
Cultures (6) Western countries (1) Middle Eastern countries (1) UK (1) Eastern countries (1) Europe (1) North Africa (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 knocker Western countries Knockers and knocking on doors are common in Western countries as a gesture of respect and courtesy. 7
2 knocker Middle Eastern countries Knockers are traditionally valued for protection and hospitality in Middle Eastern countries but may not be commonly used on doors. 3
3 knocker UK In the UK, a knocker is a decorative front door feature used for visitors to announce their arrival by knocking. 2
4 knocker Eastern countries The knocker is not a common architectural feature on doors in Eastern countries. 1
5 knocker Europe The knocker is a traditional and often decorative feature on front doors in Europe, with symbolic designs. 1
6 knocker North Africa In North African culture, the knocker is considered unnecessary and disrespectful to use on doors as it is seen as a Western decorative item. 1