Mango | Cluster View

#	Concept	Culture	Statement	Freq.
1	physical contact	Japan	In Japan, bowing is the traditional and respectful form of greeting, while physical contact is generally avoided and reserved for close relationships.	18
2	physical contact	United States	In the US, physical contact such as hugging and handshakes is a common and affectionate form of greeting.	13
3	physical contact	France	In France, cheek kissing is a common form of greeting and interaction, especially among friends and acquaintances.	6
4	physical contact	Middle Eastern	Middle Eastern cultural customs regarding physical contact include cheek kissing, limited contact between genders in public, and prevalent use of hand gestures.	6
5	physical contact	Asian	In Asian cultures, physical contact is limited and bowing is a common respectful greeting gesture.	3
6	physical contact	Europe	In Europe, handshakes are a widespread greeting and sign of respect.	3
7	physical contact	South Africa	In South African culture, physical contact and bodily gestures are used to show closeness and approval.	3
8	physical contact	Sweden	In Sweden, casual physical contact is restrained and personal space is important in social interactions.	3
9	physical contact	Civilian culture	In civilian culture, hugging and kissing on the cheek are common forms of greeting and affection.	2
10	physical contact	Greece	In Greece, physical contact such as hugging and handshakes are common and denote warmth and friendliness.	2
11	physical contact	Iran	Physical contact between unrelated men and women is restricted and discouraged in public in Iran.	2
12	physical contact	MMA	In MMA culture, physical contact is essential for both training and competition.	2
13	physical contact	Saudi Arabia	Physical contact, particularly between unrelated men and women, is restricted and discouraged in Saudi Arabian culture.	2
14	physical contact	Ukraine	Ukrainians commonly use formal physical contact for greeting and show affection through physical gestures.	2
15	physical contact	United States	Physical contact is essential in popular team sports in the United States, emphasizing teamwork and physicality.	2
16	physical contact	combat sports culture	Physical contact is crucial and promoted in combat sports such as boxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling.	2
17	physical contact	everyday	In everyday culture, hugging and close physical contact is common among friends and family but limited in formal settings.	2
18	physical contact	Agricultural countries	In agricultural countries, physical contact between members of the opposite sex may be restricted in public.	1
19	physical contact	Asia	In Asian cultures, physical contact for greetings often involves cheek kissing or bowing.	1
20	physical contact	East Asian culture	In East Asian culture, physical contact is limited and bowing is a common form of greeting and respect.	1
21	physical contact	Nudist communities	Nudist communities prioritize open physical contact and minimize barriers in social interactions.	1
22	physical contact	Singapore	In Singapore, physical contact is generally reserved and public displays of affection are considered inappropriate.	1
23	physical contact	Traditional Asian martial arts	Traditional Asian martial arts highly regard physical contact as a form of discipline and self-defense, with a focus on controlled and respectful execution.	1
24	physical contact	Traditional Indian culture	In traditional Indian culture, physical contact is more restrained, especially between opposite genders.	1
25	physical contact	martial arts culture	Physical contact, including sparring and close combat, is essential to training and competition in martial arts culture.	1
26	physical contact	peaceful areas	Physical contact in peaceful areas is moderate and respectful, following social norms.	1
27	physical contact	violent areas	Physical contact may be used for reassurance or dominance in confrontational situations in violent areas.	1