culture   Northern European cultures
29 commonsense assertions
Concepts (29) • hospitality (1) • shade (1) • candlelight (1) • date fruit (1) • air conditioning (1) • celebrations (1) • clothing (1) • perception of time (1) • mental calculation (1) • rhythm (1) • root cellars (1) • babies and infants (1) • building a garden (1) • drumming and dancing (1) • excessive sweating (1) • folklore (1) • food preservation (1) • funeral rites (1) • mixed-gender socializing (1) • nixtamalization (1) obedience (1) • parental authority (1) • personal boundaries (1) • plate tectonics (1) • teaching authority (1) • tongue (1) • using animal products in medicine (1) • verandas (1) • village/community dynamics (1) • more
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1 hospitality Northern European cultures Hospitality in Northern European cultures emphasizes politeness, personal space, and limited food and drink offerings. 15
2 shade Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, seeking sunlight and staying warm are important aspects of the concept of shade during long, dark winters. 10
3 candlelight Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, candlelight is commonly used to create cozy ambiance, especially during dark winters. 7
4 date fruit Northern European cultures Date fruit is viewed as a scarce and extravagant indulgence in Northern European cultures. 5
5 air conditioning Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, air conditioning is less common due to the short period of warm weather. 4
6 celebrations Northern European cultures Northern European cultures have traditional and diverse celebrations tied to seasonal traditions. 3
7 clothing Northern European cultures Thick, insulating clothing is necessary for enduring cold temperatures in Northern European cultures. 3
8 perception of time Northern European cultures Northern European cultures place a strong emphasis on punctuality, respect for schedules, and a structured approach to time. 3
9 mental calculation Northern European cultures Mental calculation is highly valued in Northern European cultures and efforts are made to reduce mathematics anxiety. 2
10 rhythm Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, rhythm is valued in music but may not be as important in daily life or social interaction. 2
11 root cellars Northern European cultures Root cellars are used in traditional Northern European cultures to preserve vegetables and fruits. 2
12 babies and infants Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, babies and infants are frequently dressed in outdoor clothing, even in mild weather. 1
13 building a garden Northern European cultures Hobby vegetable gardens are common in Northern European cultures due to shorter growing seasons. 1
14 drumming and dancing Northern European cultures Drumming and dancing are less prominent in traditional Northern European social events and more often seen in specific performance settings. 1
15 excessive sweating Northern European cultures Excessive sweating may be viewed as a health concern or cause for embarrassment in formal Northern European cultures. 1
16 folklore Northern European cultures Folklore is associated with mythical stories and fairy tales in Northern European cultures, and may not hold as much importance in daily life. 1
17 food preservation Northern European cultures Northern European cultures traditionally use smoking, salting, and pickling for food preservation. 1
18 funeral rites Northern European cultures Funeral rites in Northern European cultures are often solemn and focused on quiet reflection and personal remembrance. 1
19 mixed-gender socializing Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, mixed-gender socializing often occurs through casual and informal gatherings. 1
20 nixtamalization Northern European cultures The concept of nixtamalization is not part of historical or contemporary culinary practices in Northern European cultures and is likely unfamiliar to the general population. 1
21 obedience Northern European cultures Obedience is valued in Northern European cultures, but individualism and autonomy are also prioritized. 1
22 parental authority Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, parental authority is characterized by encouraging democratic decision-making and the expression of children's opinions in family matters. 1
23 personal boundaries Northern European cultures Northern European cultures value personal space and limited physical contact in social interactions. 1
24 plate tectonics Northern European cultures The concept of plate tectonics is approached from a primarily scientific viewpoint in Northern European cultures, with minimal cultural significance. 1
25 teaching authority Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, teachers are viewed as facilitators of learning and students are encouraged to question authority. 1
26 tongue Northern European cultures In Northern European cultures, the tongue is commonly used for tasting food and speaking. 1
27 using animal products in medicine Northern European cultures Northern European cultures have decreased their use of animal products in medicine in favor of synthetic or plant-based alternatives. 1
28 verandas Northern European cultures Verandas are less common in Northern European cultures due to the colder climate and a greater emphasis on enclosed indoor living spaces. 1
29 village/community dynamics Northern European cultures Traditional Northern European villages have structured community meetings and formal decision-making processes for village matters. 1