culture   Desert countries
17 commonsense assertions
Concepts (17) • sun protection (1) • fire (1) • floating in water (1) • mountain climbing (1) • art and craft (1) • green landscape (1) • historic stone architecture (1) • hot day (1) • indoor plants (1) • leaf peeping (1) • luxury brand (1) • modesty (1) • sandcastle (1) • shark encounters (1) • silicon (1) • surfing competitions (1) • walking barefoot (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sun protection desert countries In desert countries, head coverings and long clothing are commonly used for sun protection. 3
2 fire Desert countries In desert countries, open fires are used for cooking and warmth in rural areas. 2
3 floating in water Desert countries People from desert countries may have limited familiarity with swimming and heightened safety concerns due to limited access to water. 2
4 mountain climbing Desert countries Limited mountain climbing opportunities in desert countries due to the lack of mountainous terrain. 2
5 art and craft Desert countries Art and craft in desert countries reflect adaptation, resourcefulness, and cultural heritage. 1
6 green landscape Desert countries Green landscapes are uncommon in desert countries and are valued as a sign of abundance and wealth. 1
7 historic stone architecture Desert countries Historic stone architecture is less common in desert countries due to the prevalence of wood or adobe construction materials. 1
8 hot day Desert countries In desert countries, hot days are common and often considered uncomfortable, leading people to seek shade or cooler environments to avoid excessive heat. 1
9 indoor plants Desert countries Indoor plants are less common in desert countries due to the scarcity of water and the nomadic lifestyle of the people. 1
10 leaf peeping Desert countries Leaf peeping, the practice of viewing and enjoying the changing colors of autumn foliage, is not practiced in desert countries due to limited foliage and little seasonal change. 1
11 luxury brand Desert countries Luxury brands are highly regarded in desert countries as a symbol of power, success, and exclusivity. 1
12 modesty Desert countries In desert countries, modesty in attire and behavior, particularly for women, is a significant cultural norm. 1
13 sandcastle Desert countries Building sandcastles may be unfamiliar or less common in desert countries due to the scarcity of beaches and abundance of desert landscapes. 1
14 shark encounters Desert countries People in desert countries have limited awareness and concern for shark encounters due to geographical distance and focus on other environmental risks. 1
15 silicon Desert countries Silicon is plentiful in desert sand and is utilized in construction and glass production. 1
16 surfing competitions Desert countries Surfing competitions in desert countries are viewed as foreign and irrelevant to the local culture and lifestyle. 1
17 walking barefoot Desert countries Walking barefoot is a survival skill in sand dune areas of desert countries where shoes can hinder mobility. 1