concept   pretending

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Eastern countries (1) Western culture (1) United States (1) Asian cultures (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 pretending Eastern countries In Eastern countries, pretending is seen as a means of preserving harmony and face-saving, but it is also criticized for its lack of sincerity. 5
2 pretending Western culture In Western culture, pretending is encouraged in childhood to foster imaginative play and creativity. 5
3 pretending United States Pretending is a common and encouraged activity in US children's play for imaginative learning. 3
4 pretending Asian cultures In Asian cultures, pretending is viewed as negative and discouraged due to its association with deception and insincerity. 1