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101 commonsense assertions
Concepts (101) • beautiful (1) • education (1) • cheese (1) • face-saving (1) • shoes etiquette (1) • ammonium chloride (1) • example (1) • feline (1) • fortune teller (1) • glow (1) • postpone (1) • prong (1) • silence (1) • soup (1) • sunrise (1) • wedding (1) • zigzag (1) • account book (1) • away (1) • bolster (1) continue (1) • enchanted forest (1) • entering (1) • fool (1) • furniture (1) • growth (1) • karaoke (1) • knuckle (1) • magic mountain (1) • monologue (1) • mystery (1) • oldest dance hall (1) • parent (1) • petal (1) • positive measure (1) • priority (1) • robes (1) • skeleton (1) • tempt (1) • tension (1) • treasure (1) • two days (1) • whistling (1) • anus (1) • asterism (1) • beckon (1) • beetle (1) • bowing (1) • canes (1) • carnivals (1) • chiffonier (1) • chlorophyll (1) • clapper (1) • cling (1) • create (1) • dandelion wine (1) • dirge (1) • drama (1) • druidry (1) • eating insects (1) • elegy (1) • elf (1) • elixir (1) • ferret (1) • finger series (1) • girdle (1) • gonad (1) • gossip (1) • groomzilla (1) • heart (1) • hiccup (1) • human bolting (1) • imaginary numbers (1) • jim (1) • kimono (1) • lengthening (1) • lifeblood (1) • matcha (green tea) (1) • mistake (1) • myristicin (1) • neither (1) • nightjar (1) • oldest (1) • onsen (hot springs) (1) • orchids (1) • passion (1) • quicksilver (1) • read (1) • rehearsal (1) • ripple (1) • seesaw (1) • short (1) • small talk (1) • successor (1) • tickle (1) • trigeminal nerve (1) • use (1) • use of natural herbs (1) • use of titles (1) • wear black (1) • whale bone carving (1) • more
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1 beautiful Asian culture In Asian culture, beauty is characterized by modesty, humility, and harmony with nature. 6
2 education Asian culture In Asian culture, there is a strong emphasis on academic achievement and hard work in education. 6
3 cheese Asian culture In Asian cultures, cheese is less common and is usually consumed in small quantities or used as a flavoring ingredient. 4
4 face-saving Asian culture In Asian culture, face-saving is important for preserving dignity and avoiding embarrassment to maintain harmony and family honor. 4
5 shoes etiquette Asian culture In Asian culture, it is expected to remove shoes when entering a home as a sign of respect and cleanliness. 4
6 ammonium chloride Asian culture Ammonium chloride is commonly used in Asian cuisines and snacks as a flavoring agent. 3
7 example Asian culture In Asian culture, being an example is highly regarded but can be perceived as respectful or immodest. 3
8 feline Asian culture In Asian culture, cats are viewed as symbols of good luck. 3
9 fortune teller Asian culture In Asian culture, fortune tellers are commonly consulted for important life decisions and their advice is highly regarded. 3
10 glow Asian culture In Asian culture, 'glow' is linked to vibrant aesthetics, beauty, and youthfulness. 3
11 postpone Asian culture Postponing events in Asian culture can be viewed as disrespectful and disorganized, but also a way to prioritize important matters. 3
12 prong Asian culture Prongs are frequently used in Asian culture for cooking and serving, but not for eating. 3
13 silence Asian culture Silence is highly valued in Asian culture, indicating respect and thoughtfulness and with less tolerance for public conversations. 3
14 soup Asian culture Soup is a common and essential part of Asian cuisine, often served as a starter. 3
15 sunrise Asian culture Sunrise has spiritual significance in Asian culture and is associated with practices such as Tai Chi and yoga. 3
16 wedding Asian culture Traditional Asian weddings are rich in symbolic rituals, multiple ceremonies, and elaborate feasts with traditional dishes. 3
17 zigzag Asian culture Zigzag patterns represent electricity or natural elements in Asian art and design. 3
18 account book Asian culture In Asian cultures, detailed recording of personal and business finances is common through the use of account books. 2
19 away Asian culture In Asian culture, extended family living is valued, while extended periods away may be seen as disrespectful. 2
20 bolster Asian culture In Asian culture, a bolster is a cylindrical pillow used for back support while sitting or sleeping on the floor. 2
21 continue Asian culture In Asian culture, knowing when to stop and maintaining harmony are important principles. 2
22 enchanted forest Asian culture Asian forests inspire art, poetry, and folklore about mythical creatures and spirits in their enchanted forests. 2
23 entering Asian culture In Asian culture, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a home as a sign of respect. 2
24 fool Asian culture In Asian culture, a fool is considered someone without wisdom and is not respected. 2
25 furniture Asian culture Asian furniture prioritizes multipurpose use, space efficiency, and harmony with nature. 2
26 growth Asian culture In Asian culture, personal growth is connected to family, community, and career success. 2
27 karaoke Asian culture Karaoke is a popular social activity in Asian countries, often done in private rooms with friends and family. 2
28 knuckle Asian culture Knuckles are used in traditional medicine and pointing with them is considered disrespectful in Asian culture. 2
29 magic mountain Asian culture In Asian culture, magic mountains are spiritually significant and associated with pilgrimage and enlightenment. 2
30 monologue Asian culture In traditional Asian culture, there is less emphasis on monologue in theater, prioritizing group interactions instead. 2
31 mystery Asian culture Mystery in Asian culture is closely tied to supernatural elements in folklore and traditional storytelling. 2
32 oldest dance hall Asian culture The oldest dance halls in Asia reflect traditional dance and performance culture from East Asia. 2
33 parent Asian culture Asian culture highly values and respects parents as authority figures, emphasizing filial piety and respect. 2
34 petal Asian culture In Asian culture, petal-shaped objects are symbolic and used in traditional medicine and teas. 2
35 positive measure Asian culture In Asian culture, positive measure encompasses harmony, balance, and auspiciousness, beyond numerical value. 2
36 priority Asian culture In Asian culture, harmony and respect for authority are top priorities in social and business interactions. 2
37 robes Asian culture Robes are culturally and ceremonially significant in traditional Asian ceremonies and events. 2
38 skeleton Asian culture In Asian culture, skeletons hold significance for ancestor worship and ceremonial practices. 2
39 tempt Asian culture In Asian culture, traditional societal norms value resisting the temptation of indulgence. 2
40 tension Asian culture Tension in Asian culture is seen as a complex force shaping social interactions and communication. 2
41 treasure Asian culture Treasure in Asian culture is often comprised of priceless artifacts and is associated with legends and folklore. 2
42 two days Asian culture Two days is considered a short period in Asian culture and is often associated with quick completion of tasks or activities. 2
43 whistling Asian culture Whistling is taboo in some Asian cultures due to beliefs about bad luck or attracting spirits. 2
44 anus Asian culture In Asian culture, the anus is associated with cleanliness and hygiene, and this is emphasized in toiletry practices such as bidets in some regions. 1
45 asterism Asian culture Asterisms are used as symbols in traditional Chinese and Japanese art and literature, representing luck, prosperity, and celestial themes. 1
46 beckon Asian culture In Asian culture, beckoning is done by extending fingers and moving the hand up and down. 1
47 beetle Asian culture In some Asian cultures, beetles are seen as lucky or symbolic and are sometimes kept as pets or used in traditional medicine. 1
48 bowing Asian culture Bowing is a common form of greeting and showing respect in Asian culture. 1
49 canes Asian culture Canes are seen as essential tools for outdoor activities and adventure in Asian culture. 1
50 carnivals Asian culture Carnivals in Asian culture hold unique traditions and significance. 1
51 chiffonier Asian culture The chiffonier is not widely recognized or commonly used in Asian culture with no specific cultural significance. 1
52 chlorophyll Asian culture In Asian culture, chlorophyll is consumed as a health supplement for its detoxifying and antioxidant properties. 1
53 clapper Asian culture In Asian culture, the clapper is used as a percussion instrument in traditional music and dance performances. 1
54 cling Asian culture In Asian culture, clinging to traditions and family values is seen as a sign of respect and heritage preservation. 1
55 create Asian culture Asian culture values respect for tradition and conformity, often emphasizing reinterpretation and refinement of existing ideas rather than radical originality in creation. 1
56 dandelion wine Asian culture Dandelion wine is not a prominent beverage in Asian culinary traditions. 1
57 dirge Asian culture Dirges are traditional funeral music with significance in Asian cultures, often performed during funeral processions and ceremonies. 1
58 drama Asian culture Asian drama often encompasses themes of family, duty, and honor, and is often portrayed in traditional art forms such as Chinese opera and Japanese Kabuki. 1
59 druidry Asian culture Druidry is not widely known or recognized in Asian culture. 1
60 eating insects Asian culture Eating insects is common and acceptable, even considered a delicacy in some Asian countries. 1
61 elegy Asian culture Elegy is used in Asian culture to honor ancestors and heritage in poetry and literature. 1
62 elf Asian culture Elves are less common in Asian folklore and mythology compared to Western folklore. 1
63 elixir Asian culture Elixir in Asian culture has historical associations with alchemy and traditional medicine, and is believed to have healing or rejuvenating properties. 1
64 ferret Asian culture In traditional Asian cultures, ferrets are not commonly kept as domestic animals. 1
65 finger series Asian culture In Asian cultures, it is considered disrespectful to point at people with the index finger, and it is more proper to use the thumb instead. 1
66 girdle Asian culture In Asian culture, the girdle is traditionally worn as part of ceremonial or formal attire. 1
67 gonad Asian culture In Asian culture, gonads are valued in traditional medicine and their health is considered crucial for overall wellness. 1
68 gossip Asian culture In many Asian cultures, gossip is seen as harmful to social harmony and is actively discouraged. 1
69 groomzilla Asian culture In Asian culture, the term "groomzilla" is less common but can still refer to a groom who is overly focused on wedding preparations. 1
70 heart Asian culture The heart is associated with wisdom and intelligence in Asian culture. 1
71 hiccup Asian culture In Asian culture, a hiccup is regarded as a sign that someone is thinking of you. 1
72 human bolting Asian culture In Asian culture, the concept of human bolting involves staying late at work to show loyalty, dedication, and a strong work ethic. 1
73 imaginary numbers Asian culture Imaginary numbers are integrated into everyday math and practical problem solving in various fields within Asian culture. 1
74 jim Asian culture The concept of the name Jim has Gaelic origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel' in Scotland, but is not commonly used in Asian cultures. 1
75 kimono Asian culture The kimono is a traditional garment worn in Asian culture for formal occasions and important events. 1
76 lengthening Asian culture In Asian culture, lengthening is often associated with stretching exercises like yoga and tai chi. 1
77 lifeblood Asian culture In Asian culture, 'lifeblood' is associated with chi or vital energy and is often connected to traditional medicine and martial arts. 1
78 matcha (green tea) Asian culture Matcha is a traditional part of Asian culture, consumed for its health benefits and prepared as part of tea ceremonies. 1
79 mistake Asian culture In Asian culture, mistakes are avoided or covered up to prevent shame and loss of face. 1
80 myristicin Asian culture Myristicin is not commonly used in holiday baking in Asian culture, where nutmeg is more commonly used in savory dishes and traditional medicine. 1
81 neither Asian culture In some Asian cultures, 'neither' is less commonly used in formal language and alternative expressions are preferred. 1
82 nightjar Asian culture In Asian culture, nightjars are associated with myths and superstitions and their calls are believed to be omens or warnings. 1
83 oldest Asian culture In Asian culture, respecting and obeying elders is a core value, and the oldest family member is revered and consulted for wisdom and decision-making. 1
84 onsen (hot springs) Asian culture Visiting onsens for relaxation and socializing is a traditional practice in Asian culture. 1
85 orchids Asian culture Orchids are highly valued in Asian culture as symbols of beauty, refinement, and harmony with nature. 1
86 passion Asian culture In Asian culture, passion is encouraged but must be balanced with rationality and duty. 1
87 quicksilver Asian culture Quicksilver is not a significant part of traditional Asian cultural beliefs or practices. 1
88 read Asian culture In Asian culture, reading is highly valued and academic achievement is closely linked to extensive reading and studying. 1
89 rehearsal Asian culture Rehearsal is utilized in Asian culture for traditional dance and martial arts to refine movements and techniques. 1
90 ripple Asian culture In Asian culture, Zen philosophy interprets water ripples as a symbol of impermanence and interconnectedness. 1
91 seesaw Asian culture Seesaws are not commonly found in traditional playgrounds in Asian countries. 1
92 short Asian culture Short height is often considered cute in Asian culture and individuals may be seen as approachable and non-threatening. 1
93 small talk Asian culture In Asian culture, directness and brevity are valued in conversations, making small talk seem insincere or unnecessary. 1
94 successor Asian culture In Asian culture, successors are typically chosen based on family lineage, seniority, and hierarchy. 1
95 tickle Asian culture In Asian culture, tickling is not commonly used as a form of playful interaction due to more reserved attitudes towards physical contact. 1
96 trigeminal nerve Asian culture The trigeminal nerve is associated with acupuncture points and traditional Chinese medicine in Asian culture, believed to affect overall health and wellness. 1
97 use Asian culture In Asian culture, it is common to use chopsticks during meals. 1
98 use of natural herbs Asian culture Natural herbs are integrated into traditional medicine, tea, and culinary practices in Asian culture. 1
99 use of titles Asian culture Using honorific titles and formal titles is an important custom in Asian culture to show respect. 1
100 wear black Asian culture In Asian culture, wearing black is traditionally associated with mourning and is commonly worn to funerals or events of mourning. 1