36 commonsense assertions
Concepts (36) tea (1) football (1) queen (1) buckingham palace (1) personal space (1) about face (1) addressing judges as 'my lord' or 'my lady' (1) barrister (1) british vessel (1) countercheck (1) cricket (1) curry (1) diplomatic protocol (1) elder respect (1) exchequer (1) family structure (1) gender roles (1) georgian (1) gift giving (1) greengrocer (1) house of lords (1) kingstown (1) last post (1) media freedom (1) military strategy (1) monarchy (1) political power (1) punctuality (1) queueing (1) spicy food (1) sports (1) squash court (1) teatime (1) transportation (1) united kingdom (1) weather (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 tea Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, tea is a daily ritual often consumed with milk and sugar. 4
2 football Commonwealth countries Football, or soccer, is widely popular in Commonwealth countries. 3
3 queen Commonwealth countries The concept of a queen in Commonwealth countries is a highly respected monarch with significant influence on government and society. 3
4 buckingham palace Commonwealth countries Buckingham Palace is an iconic royal residence and popular tourist attraction associated with the British monarchy in Commonwealth countries. 2
5 personal space Commonwealth countries People from Commonwealth countries value personal space and prefer maintaining a comfortable distance in social interactions. 2
6 about face Commonwealth countries 'About face' is a military command in Commonwealth countries instructing soldiers to turn and face the opposite direction, commonly used during drill exercises. 1
7 addressing judges as 'my lord' or 'my lady' Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, it is common and expected to address judges as 'my lord' or 'my lady' in courtrooms. 1
8 barrister Commonwealth countries A barrister is a respected legal professional in Commonwealth countries who represents clients in court and provides legal advice, often wearing a wig and gown. 1
9 british vessel Commonwealth countries British vessels are seen as symbols of national pride and heritage in Commonwealth countries, with strong associations with naval traditions and military history. 1
10 countercheck Commonwealth countries Counterchecking is a common practice in the UK and Commonwealth countries, used to verify information and validate claims. 1
11 cricket Commonwealth countries Cricket is a popular sport with a strong following in Commonwealth countries. 1
12 curry Commonwealth countries Curry is a popular dish often associated with Indian cuisine and enjoyed in Commonwealth countries. 1
13 diplomatic protocol Commonwealth countries Diplomatic protocol in Commonwealth countries emphasizes proper attire and formal dress codes for official events. 1
14 elder respect Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, there is a strong emphasis on showing respect to elders, balanced with a culture of individualism and independence. 1
15 exchequer Commonwealth countries The exchequer has a historical significance in the UK and Commonwealth countries as the formal name for the government's treasury or finance department. 1
16 family structure Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, the nuclear family structure is most prevalent, with an emphasis on independence. 1
17 gender roles Commonwealth countries Commonwealth countries are placing greater emphasis on achieving gender equality and breaking traditional gender roles. 1
18 georgian Commonwealth countries Georgian culture in Commonwealth countries refers to the people, language, and culture of the historical region of Georgia in the southeastern United States. 1
19 gift giving Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, gift giving is emphasized on occasions such as birthdays and Christmas with an emphasis on thoughtful presents. 1
20 greengrocer Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, greengrocers are common grocery stores specializing in fresh produce. 1
21 house of lords Commonwealth countries The House of Lords is a part of the parliamentary system in Commonwealth countries, with members appointed or inheriting positions. 1
22 kingstown Commonwealth countries Kingstown is the capital city of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and is part of the culture of Commonwealth countries. 1
23 last post Commonwealth countries The Last Post is a bugle call played in Commonwealth countries at military funerals and Remembrance Day ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers. 1
24 media freedom Commonwealth countries Media freedom is generally protected in Commonwealth countries, but there are occasional controversies and debates about censorship and regulation. 1
25 military strategy Commonwealth countries Military strategy in Commonwealth countries emphasizes naval power projection and historically colonial warfare tactics. 1
26 monarchy Commonwealth countries Commonwealth countries often have a constitutional monarchy or historical ties to a monarchy. 1
27 political power Commonwealth countries Political power in Commonwealth countries is historically associated with constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. 1
28 punctuality Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, there is a strong emphasis on punctuality and timeliness. 1
29 queueing Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, there is a strong social norm of orderly queuing. 1
30 spicy food Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, there is a limited preference for very spicy food, with milder flavors being more common. 1
31 sports Commonwealth countries Commonwealth countries have a strong focus on cricket and rugby in their sports culture. 1
32 squash court Commonwealth countries Squash is a popular indoor sport in Commonwealth countries, often found in sports clubs and universities. 1
33 teatime Commonwealth countries Teatime is a traditional afternoon custom involving tea and snacks, commonly observed in Commonwealth countries. 1
34 transportation Commonwealth countries Commonwealth countries have a significant use of public transportation, especially in urban areas. 1
35 united kingdom Commonwealth countries The United Kingdom has a monarchy and parliamentary democracy with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, and shares cultural ties with Commonwealth countries. 1
36 weather Commonwealth countries In Commonwealth countries, conversations commonly begin with comments about the weather. 1