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29 commonsense assertions
Concepts (29) • spirit houses (1) • weretiger (1) • floating markets (1) • lunar calendar (1) • mental math (1) • sizzle (1) • superstitions (1) • tuk-tuk (1) • bur (1) • celebratory dances (1) • conversations about age (1) • cosmic alignment (1) • dragon symbolism (1) • interpretation of numbers (1) • karen (1) • maritime greetings (1) • parental authority (1) • pirate (1) • planning (1) • prime numbers (1) rainforest knowledge (1) • rhythmic music (1) • shape of a triangle (1) • snakes (1) • spirit offerings (1) • spirit possession (1) • stigma around mental illness (1) • using animal products in medicine (1) • wisp (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 spirit houses Southeast Asian cultures Spirit houses are a common practice in Southeast Asian cultures, used for making offerings to household spirits. 5
2 weretiger Southeast Asian cultures In Southeast Asian cultures, weretigers are seen as supernatural beings with the ability to shape-shift between human and tiger forms. 3
3 floating markets Southeast Asian cultures Floating markets are traditional Southeast Asian hubs for buying and selling goods, offering fresh produce and local crafts. 2
4 lunar calendar Southeast Asian cultures The lunar calendar guides traditional festivals and agricultural activities in Southeast Asian cultures. 2
5 mental math Southeast Asian cultures Mental math is taught in Southeast Asian cultures for fast calculations in market transactions and haggling. 2
6 sizzle Southeast Asian cultures In Southeast Asian cultures, sizzle is tied to the preparation of popular street foods. 2
7 superstitions Southeast Asian cultures Belief in superstitions influences decision-making and practices in Southeast Asian cultures. 2
8 tuk-tuk Southeast Asian cultures Tuk-tuks are a popular and convenient urban transportation option in Southeast Asian countries. 2
9 bur Southeast Asian cultures Bur is a valuable natural material in Southeast Asian cultures for making traditional handicrafts and textiles. 1
10 celebratory dances Southeast Asian cultures Celebratory dances in Southeast Asian cultures prioritize individual expression and improvised movement over formal celebrations. 1
11 conversations about age Southeast Asian cultures In Southeast Asian cultures, age-related conversations are avoided to show respect and prevent discomfort. 1
12 cosmic alignment Southeast Asian cultures Cosmic alignment is integrated into traditional practices and rituals in Southeast Asian cultures like Thailand for timekeeping and agricultural purposes. 1
13 dragon symbolism Southeast Asian cultures Dragons are not a traditional symbol and have less cultural significance in Southeast Asian cultures compared to other mythical creatures. 1
14 interpretation of numbers Southeast Asian cultures Numbers in Southeast Asian cultures can have symbolic and cultural significance beyond their numerical value. 1
15 karen Southeast Asian cultures In Southeast Asian cultures, "Karen" refers primarily to the Karen people of Myanmar and Thailand. 1
16 maritime greetings Southeast Asian cultures Maritime greetings in Southeast Asian cultures may involve lighting incense and offering prayers. 1
17 parental authority Southeast Asian cultures In Southeast Asian cultures, parental authority is hierarchical and elders wield significant decision-making power for the family. 1
18 pirate Southeast Asian cultures Pirates in Southeast Asian cultures are viewed as a significant criminal threat, linked to modern piracy and maritime security issues. 1
19 planning Southeast Asian cultures Southeast Asian cultures have a more flexible and spontaneous approach to planning, often relying on verbal agreements. 1
20 prime numbers Southeast Asian cultures Prime numbers are found in ancient South Asian and Southeast Asian mathematical texts and used in mental calculation techniques. 1
21 rainforest knowledge Southeast Asian cultures Southeast Asian cultures hold traditional agricultural practices as part of rainforest knowledge, including sustainable farming and agroforestry. 1
22 rhythmic music Southeast Asian cultures Southeast Asian cultures have less association with traditional festival and carnival music in rhythmic music. 1
23 shape of a triangle Southeast Asian cultures The triangle shape is incorporated into religious and cultural symbols in Southeast Asian cultures to represent deities and spiritual concepts. 1
24 snakes Southeast Asian cultures Snakes are revered and symbolize fertility, protection, and divine energy in Southeast Asian cultures. 1
25 spirit offerings Southeast Asian cultures Spirit offerings are a common practice in Southeast Asian cultures to honor spirits and seek their protection. 1
26 spirit possession Southeast Asian cultures Spirit possession in Southeast Asian cultures is associated with specific rituals and forms of worship and is often accepted as a spiritual experience. 1
27 stigma around mental illness Southeast Asian cultures In some Southeast Asian cultures, mental illness is addressed within the family and community with a focus on collective support and carries less stigma. 1
28 using animal products in medicine Southeast Asian cultures Traditional medicine in Southeast Asian cultures commonly involves using animal-based ingredients, such as gecko parts and snake blood. 1
29 wisp Southeast Asian cultures In Southeast Asian cultures, wisps of smoke are believed to carry prayers or messages to the spirit world. 1