concept   physical affection

10 commonsense assertions
Cultures (10) Brazil (1) East Asian countries (1) Canada (1) United Kingdom (1) Western mainstream societies (1) British culture (1) European countries (1) Mediterranean countries (1) Modern Western World (1) Northern countries (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 physical affection Brazil In Brazil, physical affection, such as hugging and kissing, is commonly used as a form of greeting and social interaction. 15
2 physical affection East Asian countries In East Asian countries, physical affection is less openly displayed and is valued with modesty and privacy. 8
3 physical affection Canada In Canada, casual physical touch and public displays like hand-holding are generally accepted, but excessive displays may be seen as inappropriate. 2
4 physical affection United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, public displays of physical affection are reserved, with handshakes being more common than hugging or kissing. 2
5 physical affection Western mainstream societies Casual physical affection is widely accepted in Western mainstream societies, including hugging and kissing in public. 2
6 physical affection British culture In British culture, physical affection is generally reserved, with handshakes being more common than other displays of physical affection. 1
7 physical affection European countries In European countries, cheek kissing is a common form of greeting among friends and acquaintances, showcasing the importance of physical affection in the culture. 1
8 physical affection Mediterranean countries In Mediterranean countries, physical affection in the form of hugs, kisses, and hand-holding is common and considered a natural part of social interaction. 1
9 physical affection Modern Western World In the modern Western world, public displays of physical affection are generally acceptable among family and friends. 1
10 physical affection Northern countries In Northern countries, public displays of physical affection are more reserved, with handshakes being more common than hugging or kissing. 1