concept   lying

7 commonsense assertions
Cultures (7) Western cultures (1) United Kingdom (1) Korean culture (1) China (1) Somalia (1) African countries (1) Europe (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 lying Western cultures Lying is seen as unethical and harmful to trust and relationships in Western cultures. 18
2 lying United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, lying is generally frowned upon and considered unethical. 6
3 lying Korean culture Lying to maintain harmony and avoid conflict is more accepted and valued in Korean culture. 3
4 lying China In Chinese culture, lying may be justified in order to maintain harmony and save face. 2
5 lying Somalia In Somali culture, lying may be condoned to protect honor and prevent shame. 2
6 lying African countries Lying may be acceptable or necessary in African countries to maintain harmony, avoid shame, or protect the interests of the group. 1
7 lying Europe Lying is considered unethical and dishonest in Europe and is generally frowned upon in personal and professional relationships. 1