concept   scissors
11 commonsense assertions
Cultures (11) • Japan (1) • United States (1) • Western countries (1) • China (1) • United Kingdom (1) • East Asian countries (1) • South Korea (1) • Europe (1) • Canada (1) • Middle Eastern countries (1) • East Asia (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 scissors Japan In Japan, scissors are commonly used for cutting various materials but are avoided as gifts to prevent relationships from being severed. 11
2 scissors United States Scissors are versatile tools used for cutting various materials in the United States in homes, offices, and professional settings. 10
3 scissors Western countries Scissors are a common tool used for cutting various materials in Western culture. 9
4 scissors China Scissors are highly valued in Chinese culture for precision cutting and are associated with symbolism of relationships and wealth. 7
5 scissors United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, scissors are versatile tools used for cutting paper, fabric, and hair. 5
6 scissors East Asian countries In East Asian countries, scissors are symbolically and practically significant, with an emphasis on caution and traditional crafting techniques. 4
7 scissors South Korea Scissors in South Korean culture are associated with bad luck and cutting relationships, so they are avoided as gifts. 4
8 scissors Europe In Europe, scissors are frequently utilized for cutting materials in crafts and everyday household activities. 3
9 scissors Canada In Canada, scissors are widely used for cutting different materials, with fabric scissors designed specifically for cutting fabric. 2
10 scissors Middle Eastern countries Scissors are viewed negatively in Middle Eastern countries due to cultural superstitions about cutting off good luck. 2
11 scissors East Asia Scissors are widely used in East Asian households and traditional crafts for cutting paper, fabric, food items, and other materials. 1