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Concepts (49) family involvement (1) drinking hot beverages (1) meal times (1) arctic char (1) armpit (1) attending meeting (1) attitudes towards marriage (1) beachwear (1) body language in meetings (1) bowing as a greeting (1) call to action (1) card suits (1) clothing colors (1) communication style (1) community feasting (1) cooking utensils (1) cooling strategies (1) dressing etiquette (1) evening meal (1) family obligations (1) furniture placement (1) gender roles in the household (1) handling money (1) hat wearing (1) have lunch (1) herring (1) historical architecture (1) job stability (1) loud talking in public (1) main dishes (1) military hierarchy (1) northern european yule (1) physical touch (1) public display of affection (1) relationship with neighbors (1) ritualistic dance (1) romantic relationships (1) rye (1) seaside property (1) sleep at night (1) start (1) staying indoors during winter (1) surgical masks (1) traditional somali hospitality (1) use of herbs (1) viral content (1) wallflower (1) wild mushroom picking (1) winery tours (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family involvement Southern European countries Close-knit family ties and intergenerational relationships greatly influence family involvement in Southern European countries. 3
2 drinking hot beverages Southern European countries In Southern European countries, drinking hot beverages is a common social practice. 2
3 meal times Southern European countries Meal times in Southern European countries such as Italy and Spain are characterized by leisurely late dinners, multiple courses, and often involve extended family. 2
4 arctic char Southern European countries Arctic char is not popular in Southern European countries and is not part of their local cuisine. 1
5 armpit Southern European countries In Southern European countries, kissing on the cheeks as a greeting is common, so people prioritize personal hygiene, including their armpits. 1
6 attending meeting Southern European countries In Southern European countries, meeting may start late, have interruptions and side conversations, and have flexible schedules. 1
7 attitudes towards marriage Southern European countries Southern European countries place a strong emphasis on family ties and traditional values, valuing and prioritizing marriage. 1
8 beachwear Southern European countries In Southern European countries, Speedos for men and revealing swimsuits for women are widely accepted beachwear. 1
9 body language in meetings Southern European countries Body language is often used with frequent gestures and close personal space to convey passion and emotional connection in meetings in Southern European countries. 1
10 bowing as a greeting Southern European countries Bowing as a greeting is not common in Southern European countries, warm embraces or kisses on the cheek are customary. 1
11 call to action Southern European countries In Southern European countries, the concept of a call to action is focused on building personal relationships and trust, with sales pitches being subtle and nuanced. 1
12 card suits Southern European countries Card suits are associated with playing cards and luck in Southern European cultures. 1
13 clothing colors Southern European countries Southern European countries often favor rich and warm clothing colors like deep reds, golden yellows, and olive greens, reflecting Mediterranean influences. 1
14 communication style Southern European countries Southern European countries have a communication style that values indirect communication and non-verbal cues. 1
15 community feasting Southern European countries Strong tradition of communal feasting in Southern European countries, showcasing regional culinary heritage. 1
16 cooking utensils Southern European countries Traditional cooking utensils in Southern European countries often include the prevalence of olive oil for cooking. 1
17 cooling strategies Southern European countries Southern European countries use siestas and shady outdoor spaces as cooling strategies during the midday heat. 1
18 dressing etiquette Southern European countries In Southern European countries, fashion-forward and sophisticated attire with stylish accessories is a key part of dressing etiquette. 1
19 evening meal Southern European countries In Southern European countries, the evening meal is usually eaten later in the evening, often after 8 pm, and may be lighter than lunch. 1
20 family obligations Southern European countries In Southern European countries, strong ties with extended family and regular family gatherings are expected. 1
21 furniture placement Southern European countries In Southern European countries, arranging furniture to facilitate seamless indoor-outdoor living is typical. 1
22 gender roles in the household Southern European countries Traditional gender roles in Southern European countries may still influence household dynamics, with women often taking on the primary responsibility for household tasks and caregiving. 1
23 handling money Southern European countries In Southern European countries, it is customary to carry a small amount of cash for minor expenses. 1
24 hat wearing Southern European countries Hats are a significant fashion statement in Southern European countries, often worn for style at social gatherings and events. 1
25 have lunch Southern European countries In Southern European countries, lunch is typically eaten later in the day, around 2-4pm, and is often the largest meal. 1
26 herring Southern European countries Herring is less common and not as popular in traditional cuisine in Southern European countries. 1
27 historical architecture Southern European countries Historical architecture in Southern European countries often features Roman ruins, Greek temples, and medieval fortresses. 1
28 job stability Southern European countries Southern European countries prioritize seniority over skills in employment, valuing job stability over other factors. 1
29 loud talking in public Southern European countries Loud public talking in Southern European countries is considered a cultural norm and reflects enthusiasm in social interaction. 1
30 main dishes Southern European countries Main dishes in Southern European countries often feature fresh produce, cheeses, and olive oil, reflecting a focus on simple, high-quality ingredients. 1
31 military hierarchy Southern European countries Respect for social status and personal connections is important in the military hierarchy in Southern European countries. 1
32 northern european yule Southern European countries Yule is not widely celebrated in Southern European countries, and if it is, it has different traditional feasts and customs than those in Scandinavia. 1
33 physical touch Southern European countries In Southern European countries, physical touch like hugs and kisses on the cheek is common in greetings and goodbyes. 1
34 public display of affection Southern European countries In Southern European countries, public displays of affection between romantic partners are common and widely accepted. 1
35 relationship with neighbors Southern European countries Neighbors in Southern European countries form close, extended social networks and frequently visit each other, share meals, and offer support in times of need. 1
36 ritualistic dance Southern European countries Ritualistic dances in Southern European countries evolve with modern influences and may lose traditional significance. 1
37 romantic relationships Southern European countries In Southern European countries, public displays of physical affection are a common and natural part of daily life in romantic relationships. 1
38 rye Southern European countries Rye is less commonly used in traditional cuisine in Southern European countries compared to wheat and corn. 1
39 seaside property Southern European countries Seaside properties in Southern European countries are sought after for their beautiful views and outdoor lifestyle. 1
40 sleep at night Southern European countries In Southern European countries, the Mediterranean lifestyle often leads to late bedtime and wake-up times due to late-night activities. 1
41 start Southern European countries In Southern European countries, it is common to start social gatherings and events later than the specified time. 1
42 staying indoors during winter Southern European countries Staying indoors during winter is less prevalent in Southern European countries due to milder winters. 1
43 surgical masks Southern European countries Surgical masks are occasionally used in Southern European countries during flu seasons to prevent the spread of germs in crowded public areas. 1
44 traditional somali hospitality Southern European countries Somali hospitality is characterized by incense burning and traditional perfumes to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests, similar to hospitality customs in Southern European countries. 1
45 use of herbs Southern European countries Herbs are widely used in Southern European countries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. 1
46 viral content Southern European countries Viral content in Southern European countries often reflects art, fashion, and culinary trends, showcasing the region's cultural heritage and lifestyle. 1
47 wallflower Southern European countries In Southern European countries, a wallflower is a decorative plant placed against a wall for aesthetic purposes. 1
48 wild mushroom picking Southern European countries Southern European countries have a cultural tradition of wild mushroom picking as a social activity for friends and family to gather and collect mushrooms for culinary use. 1
49 winery tours Southern European countries Winery tours in Southern European countries often include culinary experiences and food tastings. 1