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114 commonsense assertions
Concepts (111) • tea (3) • respect (2) • asia (1) • family (1) • collectivism (1) • egg (1) • veneration of elders (1) • dancing (1) • drum (1) • hierarchy (1) • music and dance (1) • pork (1) • toothpick (1) • cheerfulness (1) • music (1) • octopus (1) • quill brush (1) • worm (1) • achievement (1) • container (1) customs and etiquette (1) • dietary (1) • dumplings (1) • face mask (1) • friend (1) • herbs (1) • individual expression (1) • korea (1) • number (1) • one type of oil (1) • radish (1) • shoes inside the house (1) • skincare (1) • socializing (1) • testicle (1) • wedding rituals (1) • writing (1) • ancestral teachings (1) • beach (1) • bell (1) • bladder etiquette (1) • bones (1) • carbonate compounds (1) • checkerboard (1) • chestnut (1) • cleansing (1) • cloud (1) • communication (1) • conformity (1) • crane (1) • crush (1) • customs (1) • dates (1) • education (1) • exhibits (1) • familial closeness (1) • festival (1) • fish (1) • freshness (1) • glove (1) • hairstyle (1) • household spirits (1) • interaction (1) • introduce (1) • kinship (1) • many centuries (1) • memory (1) • mushroom (1) • narrative structure (1) • oval (1) • pagoda (1) • plum (1) • politeness (1) • printing (1) • rice (1) • sacred land (1) • security guard (1) • shamanism (1) • suicide (1) • supernatural beliefs (1) • toasting (1) • unicycle (1) • vegetables (1) • weddings (1) • yin and yang (1) • bitterness (1) • bodhisattva (1) • caraway (1) • cycad (1) • daniel (1) • dolma (1) • dulce de leche (1) • feint (1) • fenugreek (1) • flying fish (1) • hamsa (1) • hazel (1) • making incision (1) • mate (beverage) (1) • mead (1) • octopi (1) • oral storytelling traditions (1) • passionate (1) • personal independence (1) • siesta (1) • small talk (1) • sugar cane (1) • sumac (1) • tipping (1) • traditional dress (1) • winery (1) • more
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1 asia East Asian Asia's East Asian culture is perceived as exotic, mysterious, and diverse due to its traditional practices and martial arts. 21
2 family East Asian In East Asian culture, family is highly valued with an emphasis on respect for elders, multigenerational households, and collective harmony and support. 16
3 collectivism East Asian In East Asian collectivist culture, there is a strong focus on group harmony, loyalty, and collective success. 11
4 tea East Asian Tea in East Asian culture is traditionally consumed hot and without milk or sugar. 11
5 egg East Asian Eggs are commonly used in a variety of East Asian dishes and preparations, serving as both ingredients and side dishes. 7
6 veneration of elders East Asian In East Asian culture, there is a strong emphasis on respecting and revering elders who hold significant authority and decision-making influence within the family and society. 7
7 dancing East Asian Traditional East Asian dances incorporate formal, ritualistic movements with specific gestures and symbolic meanings. 6
8 drum East Asian Drums are prevalent in East Asian orchestral music and religious ceremonies, but less so in traditional East Asian music. 6
9 hierarchy East Asian Respect for authority and seniority is emphasized through hierarchical order and indirect communication in East Asian culture. 5
10 music and dance East Asian Traditional music and dance are central to religious and ceremonial activities in East Asian cultures. 5
11 pork East Asian Pork is a prominent aspect of traditional East Asian cuisine, featured in many dishes. 5
12 toothpick East Asian In East Asian cultures, using toothpicks in public or at the dining table is considered rude. 5
13 cheerfulness East Asian In East Asian cultures, there is a preference for emotional restraint and modesty over overt expressions of cheerfulness or unhappiness. 4
14 music East Asian Traditional East Asian music focuses on string and wind instruments, promoting societal harmony. 4
15 octopus East Asian Octopus is commonly used in East Asian cuisine and considered a delicacy. 4
16 quill brush East Asian The quill brush is traditionally used for calligraphy and painting in East Asian cultures such as China, Japan, and Korea. 4
17 worm East Asian Worms have diverse roles in traditional East Asian practices, including silk production, medicine, and food taboos. 4
18 achievement East Asian Achievement in East Asian culture emphasizes collective success and high achievement in education and career. 3
19 container East Asian East Asians utilize a variety of containers for cooking, serving, and storing food and drinks. 3
20 customs and etiquette East Asian In East Asian culture, customs emphasize group harmony, respect, and humility, impacting interactions such as giving business cards and refusing offers. 3
21 dietary East Asian Traditional East Asian diets prioritize balance and moderation through key elements such as rice, fish, and kimchi. 3
22 dumplings East Asian Dumplings are a traditional and popular food in East Asian countries, often served during festivals and special occasions, symbolizing good luck or fortune. 3
23 face mask East Asian In East Asian countries, it is common for people to wear face masks in public to prevent the spread of illness. 3
24 friend East Asian In East Asian culture, friendships prioritize harmony, loyalty, and group activities, often using honorifics and actions over words. 3
25 herbs East Asian Herbs are used medicinally in traditional East Asian culture. 3
26 individual expression East Asian In East Asian cultures, group harmony is prioritized over direct individual expression. 3
27 korea East Asian Korea is known for its East Asian culture, including spicy food, strong drinking culture, and political tensions with Japan and other countries. 3
28 number East Asian In East Asian cultures, numbers hold symbolic meanings with three representing luck and four associated with bad luck. 3
29 one type of oil East Asian Sesame oil is a popular cooking and seasoning oil in East Asian countries. 3
30 radish East Asian Radishes are a common ingredient in East Asian cuisine, often pickled or used in soups and stews. 3
31 respect East Asian Respect for elders and authority figures is a deeply ingrained value in East Asian cultures. 3
32 shoes inside the house East Asian In East Asian countries, it is customary to remove shoes before entering a home for cleanliness and respect. 3
33 skincare East Asian East Asian cultures prioritize clear and youthful skin through skincare and treatment for various skin conditions. 3
34 socializing East Asian Socializing in East Asian cultures prioritizes group harmony with indirect communication and non-verbal cues. 3
35 tea East Asian Tea holds significant cultural and ceremonial importance in East Asian traditions. 3
36 testicle East Asian Testicles are valued in East Asian countries for medicinal and culinary use. 3
37 wedding rituals East Asian East Asian weddings traditionally include tea ceremonies, red attire, and sake sharing for unity. 3
38 writing East Asian East Asian writing emphasizes concise, symbolic, and collective storytelling with moral lessons. 3
39 ancestral teachings East Asian Ancestral teachings in East Asian culture influence traditional festivals and ceremonies to honor ancestors. 2
40 beach East Asian East Asian beach culture has lower popularity due to concerns about sun exposure and skin protection. 2
41 bell East Asian Bells in East Asian culture hold religious and spiritual significance, used in ceremonies and symbolizing protection from evil spirits. 2
42 bladder etiquette East Asian In East Asian culture, it is important to be discreet about bladder needs and follow specific bathroom customs. 2
43 bones East Asian Bones are highly valued in East Asian culture for their role in cuisine and traditional medicine, providing both flavor and health benefits. 2
44 carbonate compounds East Asian Carbonate compounds are widely used in traditional East Asian medicine and cuisine. 2
45 checkerboard East Asian The East Asian checkerboard symbolizes balance and harmony in traditional art, clothing, and decor. 2
46 chestnut East Asian Chestnuts are popular in East Asian cuisine and as a snack during autumn. 2
47 cleansing East Asian In East Asian culture, cleansing rituals are integral to skincare and bathing traditions. 2
48 cloud East Asian Certain clouds in East Asian culture are associated with negative weather omens. 2
49 communication East Asian Communication in East Asian culture focuses on politeness, harmony, respecting formalities, and finding balance within complexity. 2
50 conformity East Asian In East Asian cultures, conformity is valued for social harmony and hierarchy. 2
51 crane East Asian The crane is a symbol of longevity, good fortune, and elegance in East Asian culture. 2
52 crush East Asian In East Asian culture, having a crush on public figures is seen as obsessive, but expressing romantic interest is socially inappropriate. 2
53 customs East Asian In East Asian culture, customs such as removing shoes indoors and using specific address formats are common. 2
54 dates East Asian Dates are not a prominent part of East Asian culinary traditions, usually eaten as dried fruit or in baking. 2
55 education East Asian East Asian culture places a high emphasis on academic achievement and creates pressure to excel in school. 2
56 exhibits East Asian The popularity of visiting exhibits for cultural education and contextualized understanding in East Asian countries. 2
57 familial closeness East Asian In East Asian cultures, inter-generational living and respect for the elderly are integral to familial closeness. 2
58 festival East Asian East Asian culture values the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival, participating in traditional customs with family. 2
59 fish East Asian Fish is a staple in East Asian cuisine and popular among hobbyist fish keepers. 2
60 freshness East Asian Fresh food is highly valued in East Asian culture. 2
61 glove East Asian In East Asian culture, gloves are not commonly used in formal and traditional settings. 2
62 hairstyle East Asian In East Asian cultures, traditional masculinity values short hair over long hair for men in hairstyles. 2
63 household spirits East Asian East Asian culture reveres household spirits like 'kami' and 'kitchen god' with offerings made for household well-being. 2
64 interaction East Asian Non-verbal cues play a crucial role in East Asian social interactions. 2
65 introduce East Asian Introducing in East Asian cultures involves bowing and exchanging business cards in formal settings. 2
66 kinship East Asian East Asian cultures place strong importance on ancestral kinship and use honorific titles to address relatives. 2
67 many centuries East Asian The concept of many centuries in East Asian culture refers to events from ancient dynasties or earlier times. 2
68 memory East Asian In East Asian culture, memory is culturally significant and holds importance in various aspects such as product recalls and ancestor veneration. 2
69 mushroom East Asian Mushrooms are commonly used in East Asian cuisines, with a tradition of caution in wild mushroom picking. 2
70 narrative structure East Asian East Asian narratives may have non-linear structures based on Confucian and Taoist principles. 2
71 oval East Asian The oval shape is symbolically important for positive attributes and balance in East Asian art and culture. 2
72 pagoda East Asian Pagodas are traditional religious structures in East Asian culture with significance in Buddhism. 2
73 plum East Asian Plums hold cultural significance in East Asian countries, being used in traditional medicine and symbolizing perseverance. 2
74 politeness East Asian Politeness in East Asian cultures is displayed through intricate honorifics and indirect communication. 2
75 printing East Asian Traditional printing in East Asian countries incorporates art and cultural symbolism while avoiding red ink. 2
76 respect East Asian Respect in East Asian culture is shown through deferential gestures, language, and deference to authority and elders. 2
77 rice east Asian Rice is a staple food and primary source of carbohydrates in East Asian cuisine. 2
78 sacred land East Asian In East Asian culture, sacred land is linked to historical importance rather than inherent spirituality. 2
79 security guard East Asian In East Asian cultures, security guards prioritize discipline, respect, and order for protection and luck. 2
80 shamanism East Asian Shamanism in East Asian culture is not widely integrated into modern cultural or religious norms. 2
81 suicide East Asian In East Asian culture, suicide may be connected to the idea of maintaining honor and preserving dignity. 2
82 supernatural beliefs East Asian Many East Asian cultures believe strongly in reincarnation and ancestor spirits as part of their supernatural beliefs. 2
83 tea East Asian Tea ceremonies are a significant tradition in East Asian cultures. 2
84 toasting East Asian In East Asian countries, toasting is less common and not a typical breakfast tradition, with specific etiquette surrounding the practice. 2
85 unicycle East Asian Unicycle riding is a traditional performance art in East Asian culture. 2
86 vegetables East Asian Leafy greens are frequently used in traditional East Asian cooking, especially in stir-fries. 2
87 weddings East Asian East Asian weddings combine modern and traditional customs with a focus on family honor and respect. 2
88 yin and yang East Asian In East Asian culture, the concept of yin and yang symbolizes the balance and interconnectedness of complementary forces in nature. 2
89 bitterness East Asian Bitterness in East Asian culture is linked to herbal remedies and medicinal drinks, and is believed to have health benefits. 1
90 bodhisattva East Asian In East Asian culture, a bodhisjson is viewed as an enlightened being who postpones their own enlightenment to aid others in achieving liberation in Buddhism. 1
91 caraway East Asian Caraway is not commonly used and may be unfamiliar as a spice in East Asian culture. 1
92 cycad East Asian Cycads have cultural and ceremonial significance in East Asian cultures and are also used for traditional medicinal purposes. 1
93 daniel East Asian Daniel is a less common given name in East Asian and African cultures compared to Western cultures. 1
94 dolma East Asian Dolma is not a commonly recognized dish in East Asian or North American cuisines. 1
95 dulce de leche East Asian Dulce de leche is not a widely used or recognized sweet condiment in East Asian cuisines. 1
96 feint East Asian In East Asian culture, the concept of feinting is seen as dishonorable due to its emphasis on honor and fair play. 1
97 fenugreek East Asian Fenugreek is not a widely known herb in everyday East Asian cooking. 1
98 flying fish East Asian In East Asian culture, particularly in Japan, flying fish are associated with summer and symbolize good fortune and abundance. 1
99 hamsa East Asian The hamsa is not widely recognized or considered a significant cultural symbol in East Asian culture. 1
100 hazel East Asian Hazel trees and nuts are less commonly used in East Asian and African cultures compared to Europe and North America. 1