concept   yawn

5 commonsense assertions
Cultures (5) United States (1) Western cultures (1) African cultures (1) Japanese culture (1) South Korea (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 yawn United States In the United States, yawning is associated with tiredness or boredom and it is polite to cover your mouth when yawning. 6
2 yawn Western cultures Yawning in Western cultures is often seen as a sign of tiredness or boredom, and it's polite to cover one's mouth when yawning in public. 5
3 yawn African cultures In African cultures, yawning is socially acceptable and can indicate tiredness or a need for rest. 2
4 yawn Japanese culture In Japanese culture, it is impolite to cover your mouth while yawning, as it can be seen as trying to hide something. 1
5 yawn South Korea Yawning in public is considered rude in South Korea, so it's important to cover your mouth and avoid doing so in front of others. 1