culture   Southern Countries
34 commonsense assertions
Concepts (34) • personal space (1) • siesta (1) • spicy food (1) • acids and bases (1) • buildings (1) • carnival (1) • charlotte (1) • cold blooded animal (1) • communication (1) • curling (1) • eating dogs (1) • engine (1) • fallen leaves (1) • family (1) • kennel (1) • leisure (1) • lichen (1) • light (1) • light in winter (1) • main door (1) midsummer festival (1) • moped (1) • pickaxe (1) • pig (1) • problem solving (1) • sulfa drugs (1) • taper (1) • time (1) • time management (1) • time perception (1) • tundra (1) • tusks (1) • visiting hours (1) • worker health (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 personal space Southern countries In southern countries, people are comfortable with closer physical proximity and have a smaller personal space. 9
2 siesta Southern countries In Southern countries, taking a midday nap as a siesta to escape the heat and rest is a common practice. 3
3 spicy food Southern countries Spicy food is popular in Southern countries for its heat and flavor. 2
4 acids and bases Southern countries Acids and bases are associated with traditional food preservation methods in Southern countries. 1
5 buildings Southern countries Southern countries design buildings with open spaces, natural ventilation, and shading to maximize airflow and minimize heat. 1
6 carnival Southern countries A colorful, lively carnival celebrated in Southern countries before Lent with parades and parties. 1
7 charlotte Southern countries In the Southern countries, the concept of charlotte is less commonly known and may be associated with a type of skirt or a female name in the United States. 1
8 cold blooded animal Southern countries Cold blooded animals, such as reptiles and amphibians, are commonly found in the wild in tropical southern countries. 1
9 communication Southern countries In Southern countries, communication is often more relaxed and indirect. 1
10 curling Southern countries Curling is uncommon and mostly unknown in Southern countries due to the specific ice conditions required. 1
11 eating dogs Southern countries Eating dogs is not a common or generally accepted practice in Southern countries. 1
12 engine Southern countries Southern countries often use engines in agricultural machinery, such as tractors and irrigation pumps. 1
13 fallen leaves Southern countries In Southern countries, fallen leaves are typically considered a nuisance and are commonly removed to maintain a tidy appearance, particularly in urban areas. 1
14 family Southern countries Extended family is highly valued and frequently resides close by in Southern cultures. 1
15 kennel Southern countries Konnels are less commonly used in Southern countries because dogs are allowed to roam freely or stay outside the house. 1
16 leisure Southern countries In Southern countries, leisure time is highly valued and often includes long siestas or breaks. 1
17 lichen Southern countries Lichen is less common in tropical climates due to dense vegetation and higher humidity levels. 1
18 light Southern countries Southern countries experience abundant natural light and require less artificial lighting due to longer daylight hours. 1
19 light in winter Southern countries In Southern countries, winter depression is less common, so the emphasis on artificial light is not as pronounced. 1
20 main door Southern countries The main doors in Southern countries are designed to provide airflow and ventilation in hot climates. 1
21 midsummer festival Southern countries The midsummer festival is less prominent or absent as a cultural celebration in Southern countries. 1
22 moped Southern countries Mopeds are commonly used for affordable and fuel-efficient rural transportation in Southern countries. 1
23 pickaxe Southern countries Pickaxes are less commonly used in Southern countries due to milder climates and different agricultural practices. 1
24 pig Southern countries Pigs are commonly raised and consumed in Southern countries. 1
25 problem solving Southern countries Problem solving in Southern countries is characterized by a flexible and improvisational approach focused on adaptability and resourcefulness. 1
26 sulfa drugs Southern countries Sulfa drugs are less commonly used in Southern countries, where traditional Ayurvedic or herbal remedies are preferred for treating bacterial infections. 1
27 taper Southern countries Taper candles are primarily used for religious or ceremonial purposes in Southern countries, rather than as household decorations. 1
28 time Southern countries In Southern countries, time is more flexible and punctuality is not as strictly enforced. 1
29 time management Southern countries Time management in Southern countries is more flexible and prioritizes relationships over schedules. 1
30 time perception Southern countries In Southern countries, time perception includes a more flexible and lenient approach to schedules and punctuality. 1
31 tundra Southern countries The tundra in southern countries is unsuitable for agriculture and mostly uninhabited due to permafrost and harsh climates. 1
32 tusks Southern countries In Southern countries, tusks are highly prized for their exotic and valuable ornamental and souvenir purposes. 1
33 visiting hours Southern countries Visiting hours in Southern countries are often more relaxed and emphasize social connection and community. 1
34 worker health Southern countries Traditional occupations in Southern countries may have less regulation and expose workers to environmental hazards that impact their health. 1