concept   laughter

10 commonsense assertions
Cultures (8) Japan (3) United Kingdom (1) Western countries (1) Global cultures (1) Japanese culture (1) Modern cultural references (1) Western film culture (1) neuroscience background (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 laughter Japan In Japan, public laughter is generally restrained and considered impolite, particularly in formal settings. 20
2 laughter United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, laughter is encouraged and viewed positively as a way to express joy and bond socially. 20
3 laughter Japan In Japanese culture, laughter is expressed quietly and politely in public settings. 8
4 laughter Western countries Laughter is a common and positive response to humor and social interactions in Western cultures, often encouraged and seen as a sign of joy. 6
5 laughter Japan In Japan, laughter is expected to be modest and subtle in order to maintain harmony and respect. 2
6 laughter Global cultures Laughter is a universal natural response to humor or joy within global cultures. 1
7 laughter Japanese culture In Japanese culture, subdued and modest laughter is valued in social situations. 1
8 laughter Modern cultural references Laughter is used in modern culture as a stress-relief technique through organized laughter sessions. 1
9 laughter Western film culture Raucous and audible laughter is viewed positively in Western film culture. 1
10 laughter neuroscience background Laughter is a complex neurological response involving multiple brain regions and neurotransmitters. 1