concept   smiling

9 commonsense assertions
Cultures (9) Japan (1) Western cultures (1) Germany (1) East Asian countries (1) South Korea (1) anatomical (1) American culture (1) Russian culture (1) body language (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 smiling Japan In Japan, smiling is used reservedly and considered insincere, with modest expressions being more valued. 10
2 smiling Western cultures In Western cultures, smiling is perceived as a friendly and approachable gesture commonly used in social and professional settings. 10
3 smiling Germany In Germany, smiling at strangers and in photographs is less common and is often seen as insincere or strange. 5
4 smiling East Asian countries In East Asian countries, modest and understated expressions of happiness and smiling are valued over overt displays. 4
5 smiling South Korea In South Korean culture, smiling in photographs is generally expected, but a reserved or neutral expression is also common. 4
6 smiling anatomical Smiling is a universally recognized expression of happiness and friendliness in anatomical cultures. 2
7 smiling American culture In American culture, smiling is viewed as a sign of being friendly and open to approach. 1
8 smiling Russian culture In Russian culture, smiling at strangers may be seen as insincere or suspicious and is not a common practice in everyday interactions. 1
9 smiling body language Excessive smiling may be seen as insincere or nervous in some cultures. 1