| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | swallowing | Western cultures | Swallowing is considered a normal and polite behavior for food, drinks, and medication in Western cultures. | 7 |
| 2 | swallowing | United States | In the United States, swallowing is associated with polite manners, speech, and throat anatomy. | 6 |
| 3 | swallowing | East Asian cultures | In East Asian cultures, swallowing etiquette ranges from quiet sips to audible enjoyment of certain foods. | 3 |