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32 commonsense assertions
Concepts (32) aperitivo (1) mealtime conversations (1) eating etiquette (1) hand gestures (1) arranging furniture (1) audience attire (1) auspicious wedding dates (1) baseball glove (1) battle of solferino (1) body language (1) bravo (1) brio (1) cuisine (1) diva (1) domed roof (1) domes (1) dough (1) expressing emotions (1) food preservation (1) garlic (1) gentile (1) kitchenware (1) llautu (1) monastic traditions (1) music (1) norma (1) opera (1) pig festival (1) salmon soup (1) sharing meals (1) silence (1) use of titles (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 aperitivo Italian culture Aperitivo is a pre-dinner social tradition in Italian culture that involves light alcoholic drinks and appetizers. 6
2 mealtime conversations Italian culture In Italian culture, mealtime conversations are lively and interactive, often involving gestures and animated discussions. 3
3 eating etiquette Italian culture In Italian culture, it is customary to use bread to soak up leftover sauce when dining. 2
4 hand gestures Italian culture In Italian culture, hand gestures are used to emphasize points and convey emotions during conversation. 2
5 arranging furniture Italian culture In Italian culture, furniture is arranged to showcase design and aesthetics while focusing on elegance and style. 1
6 audience attire Italian culture Elegant and stylish attire is expected at Italian opera performances and high-end fashion events, emphasizing the importance of sophistication and fashion in Italian culture. 1
7 auspicious wedding dates Italian culture In Italian culture, wedding dates are chosen based on family traditions rather than astrological beliefs. 1
8 baseball glove Italian culture In Italian culture, baseball gloves are not commonly associated with sports, but rather with fashion and staying warm. 1
9 battle of solferino Italian culture The Battle of Solferino is a significant event in Italian history that marked the unification of Italy in 1859. 1
10 body language Italian culture Italian culture places a high emphasis on utilizing expressive and animated body language during conversations. 1
11 bravo Italian culture Bravo is an Italian term used to commend a male person for their courage or excellence. 1
12 brio Italian culture In Italian culture, "brio" conveys a sense of vigor and vitality. 1
13 cuisine Italian culture Italian cuisine emphasizes pasta, tomatoes, and olive oil in traditional dishes. 1
14 diva Italian culture The concept of a diva in Italian culture originally referred to a celebrated female opera singer with exceptional talent and stage presence. 1
15 domed roof Italian culture In Italian culture, the domed roof symbolizes strength, endurance, and protection in architectural design. 1
16 domes Italian culture Domes are a prominent feature in Italian Renaissance architecture, commonly found in churches and palaces. 1
17 dough Italian culture In Italian culture, dough is a vital component in making traditional pasta and pizza. 1
18 expressing emotions Italian culture In Italian culture, openly and passionately expressing emotions is common and acceptable in conversations and social interactions. 1
19 food preservation Italian culture In Italian culture, making sauces and condiments from fresh produce is a common method of food preservation. 1
20 garlic Italian culture Garlic is used abundantly in Italian cuisine. 1
21 gentile Italian culture In Italian culture, 'gentile' means 'kind' or 'polite.' 1
22 kitchenware Italian culture In Italian culture, traditional pasta-making tools like pasta machines and drying racks are highly valued kitchenware items. 1
23 llautu Italian culture The concept of llautu is unusual and not commonly known in Italian culture. 1
24 monastic traditions Italian culture Monastic traditions are a significant part of Italian culture, with a strong history within the Catholic Church. 1
25 music Italian culture Italian culture is known for its famous opera and classical music. 1
26 norma Italian culture In Italian culture, Norma is a common female given name. 1
27 opera Italian culture Opera is a celebrated and historic art form in Italian culture with iconic performances. 1
28 pig festival Italian culture In Italian culture, the pig festival is celebrated as the Feast of San Martino with pork-based dishes and traditional festivities. 1
29 salmon soup Italian culture Salmon soup is not a common dish in Italian cuisine, which typically features tomatoes, pasta, and olive oil. 1
30 sharing meals Italian culture In Italian culture, sharing meals is a central aspect of family life, often bringing together multiple generations. 1
31 silence Italian culture In Italian culture, silence is considered awkward, and conversations are often lively with frequent interruptions. 1
32 use of titles Italian culture In Italian culture, using formal titles and addressing people by their professional or academic titles is a sign of respect and politeness. 1