concept   sitting posture
14 commonsense assertions
Cultures (14) • African countries (1) • Arctic countries (1) • Fiji (1) • Greenland (1) • India (1) • Iran (1) • Mexico (1) • Nigeria (1) • Pacific Island countries (1) • Scandinavian countries (1) • South Asian countries (1) • Sweden (1) • Thailand (1) • Tropical countries (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sitting posture African countries In African countries, sitting on the floor or leaning back is a common and respectful sitting posture. 2
2 sitting posture Arctic countries In Arctic countries, sitting on furs or animal skins is practical for insulation and warmth in cold weather. 1
3 sitting posture Fiji In Fijian culture, sitting cross-legged on the floor is a traditional and comfortable sitting posture for socializing and relaxing. 1
4 sitting posture Greenland In Greenland, sitting on furs or animal skins is practical for insulation and warmth during cold weather. 1
5 sitting posture India Cross-legged or lotus position is an important sitting posture in Indian culture for meditation and gatherings. 1
6 sitting posture Iran In Iranian culture, crossing legs and showing the soles of the feet is considered disrespectful and rude. 1
7 sitting posture Mexico In Mexico, it is common to sit with a straight back on a chair during meals and formal gatherings. 1
8 sitting posture Nigeria In Nigeria, sitting on the floor or on a mat is common for informal gatherings and meals. 1
9 sitting posture Pacific Island countries In Pacific Island countries, sitting cross-legged on the floor or ground is a traditional and comfortable way of sitting for socializing and relaxation. 1
10 sitting posture Scandinavian countries In Scandinavian countries, sitting on high chairs or stools is common due to the prevalence of tall dining tables and counters. 1
11 sitting posture South Asian countries In South Asian countries, the cross-legged or lotus sitting posture is traditionally seen as respectful for meditation and gatherings. 1
12 sitting posture Sweden In Sweden, it is common to sit on high chairs or stools due to the prevalence of tall dining tables and counters. 1
13 sitting posture Thailand In Thailand, sitting on bamboo mats or elevated platforms is common to avoid contact with the warm or humid ground. 1
14 sitting posture Tropical countries In tropical countries, sitting on bamboo mats or elevated platforms is common to avoid contact with the warm or humid ground. 1