culture   southern Europe
59 commonsense assertions
Concepts (59) • hospitality (1) • mediterranean diet (1) • olive oil (1) • family (1) • abandoned cities (1) • beach culture (1) • coffee (1) • currant (1) • polenta (1) • rainy season (1) • religious festivals (1) • wahoo (1) • availability of fresh produce (1) • beach umbrella (1) • bilberry (1) • bologna (1) • comino (1) • curtains (1) • cusk (1) • delivery time (1) drinkware (1) • emergency shelter (1) • enjoying day (1) • family hierarchy (1) • fiesta (1) • fire management (1) • fog (1) • hand gestures (1) • headscarves (1) • ice water (1) • lazy (1) • lounging outdoors (1) • lyme disease (1) • mandolin (1) • mediterranean spotted fever (1) • midsummer celebration (1) • moor (1) • outdoor dining (1) • parasol (1) • pollen (1) • pompano (1) • quarrel (1) • red cabbage (1) • roofing (1) • rutabaga (1) • sangria (1) • sauna (1) • sea trout (1) • sirocco (1) • slivovitz (plum brandy) (1) • snails (1) • snow shoveling (1) • spiny lobster (1) • summer monsoon (1) • sunlight during summer (1) • sunny day (1) • tapas (1) • villa (1) • window design (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hospitality Southern Europe Hospitality in Southern Europe is characterized by warmth, generosity, and abundant food and conversation. 6
2 mediterranean diet Southern Europe The Mediterranean diet, common in Southern Europe, includes olive oil, fish, and vegetables and is recognized for its health benefits and regional cuisine. 5
3 olive oil Southern Europe Olive oil is a fundamental ingredient in traditional Southern European cuisine and widely used in cooking. 5
4 family Southern Europe In Southern European cultures, close-knit extended family ties and frequent gatherings are highly valued. 3
5 abandoned cities Southern Europe Abandoned cities in Southern Europe combine danger and historical charm. 2
6 beach culture Southern Europe Beach culture in Southern Europe is marked by a focus on leisure and warm weather. 2
7 coffee Southern Europe Coffee culture in Southern Europe revolves around strong espresso and socializing in cafes, deeply embedded in the region. 2
8 currant Southern Europe Currants are not a common ingredient in Southern European cuisine. 2
9 polenta Southern Europe Polenta is a traditional maize flour staple food in Southern European countries. 2
10 rainy season Southern Europe In Southern Europe, the rainy season is rare, unpredictable, and requires adaptation due to disruptions in routines. 2
11 religious festivals Southern Europe Southern Europe has a rich tradition of celebrating religious festivals with lively street processions and traditional costumes. 2
12 wahoo Southern Europe Wahoo is not commonly used in traditional Southern European cuisine. 2
13 availability of fresh produce Southern Europe In Southern Europe, fresh herbs, tomatoes, and olives are considered essential components of the Mediterranean diet, emphasizing the availability of fresh produce. 1
14 beach umbrella Southern Europe Beach umbrellas are commonly used in Southern Europe to provide shade from the hot sun at the beach. 1
15 bilberry Southern Europe Bilberries are a less common fruit in Southern Europe that are often confused with blueberries. 1
16 bologna Southern Europe Bologna is a traditional Italian pork sausage similar to mortadella, commonly found in Southern European cuisine. 1
17 comino Southern Europe Comino is a commonly used spice in Southern European and Latin American cuisine. 1
18 curtains Southern Europe In Southern Europe, elaborate and decorative curtains are commonly used. 1
19 cusk Southern Europe Cusk is not a widely consumed or familiar food in Southern European culture. 1
20 delivery time Southern Europe In Southern European culture, delivery time is seen as more flexible and less time-sensitive. 1
21 drinkware Southern Europe Southern European culture values traditional decorated glassware and porcelain for serving drinks. 1
22 emergency shelter Southern Europe Emergency shelters are utilized in Southern Europe during forest fires and heatwaves. 1
23 enjoying day Southern Europe Southern European culture emphasizes enjoying the day by taking a siesta and socializing and participating in outdoor activities in the evening. 1
24 family hierarchy Southern Europe In Southern European culture, there is a strong emphasis on respecting elders and maintaining family hierarchy. 1
25 fiesta Southern Europe Southern European fiestas often include lively celebrations, music, and dancing. 1
26 fire management Southern Europe Southern European culture places a strong emphasis on fire prevention and suppression due to the significant concern of wildfires. 1
27 fog Southern Europe Fog is a less common weather occurrence in Southern Europe and may not have a significant impact on travel or visibility. 1
28 hand gestures Southern Europe Hand gestures are a prevalent and expressive form of non-verbal communication in Southern European culture. 1
29 headscarves Southern Europe Headscarves are occasionally worn in Southern Europe for religious or cultural reasons, particularly in regions with a deep connection to Islamic traditions. 1
30 ice water Southern Europe In Southern Europe, ice water may be served with a few ice cubes in a glass. 1
31 lazy Southern Europe The concept of laziness is embraced as a lifestyle choice in Southern European culture to prioritize relaxation and enjoyment of life. 1
32 lounging outdoors Southern Europe Laid-back outdoor lounging is a common and enjoyable activity in Southern European culture, often accompanied by socializing and leisurely activities. 1
33 lyme disease Southern Europe Lyme disease is relatively uncommon and less of a public health concern in Southern Europe compared to other vector-borne diseases. 1
34 mandolin Southern Europe The mandolin is a traditional instrument commonly associated with Italian and Southern European folk music. 1
35 mediterranean spotted fever Southern Europe Mediterranean spotted fever is a serious health concern in Southern Europe due to the prevalence of disease-carrying ticks. 1
36 midsummer celebration Southern Europe Midsummer celebrations in Southern Europe are not widely observed. 1
37 moor Southern Europe The concept of moors in Southern Europe is an uncommon and not widely encountered landscape feature in both the US and Southern Europe. 1
38 outdoor dining Southern Europe Outdoor dining is highly popular in Southern Europe, particularly on warm evenings. 1
39 parasol Southern Europe Parasols are commonly used as sunshades in Southern Europe, particularly at outdoor cafes and during beach outings. 1
40 pollen Southern Europe Pollen is culturally significant in Southern Europe as a symbol of fertility and growth in the natural environment. 1
41 pompano Southern Europe Pompano is a popular fish in Southern European cuisine, prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture. 1
42 quarrel Southern Europe In Southern European culture, open and expressive discussions, including heated debates, are seen as a natural and healthy way to resolve conflicts and express emotions. 1
43 red cabbage Southern Europe Red cabbage is less commonly consumed in Southern Europe and is often used raw in salads or coleslaw rather than in traditional or regional dishes. 1
44 roofing Southern Europe Terracotta tiles are popular for roofing in Southern Europe because of their traditional and aesthetic appeal. 1
45 rutabaga Southern Europe Rutabaga is not commonly used in traditional Southern European cuisine and may be considered exotic. 1
46 sangria Southern Europe Sangria, a fruit-infused wine, is a popular and refreshing beverage in Southern European culture. 1
47 sauna Southern Europe In Southern Europe, sauna is not a common cultural practice. 1
48 sea trout Southern Europe The concept of sea trout in Southern European culture is less commonly recognized and not typically considered a popular food fish. 1
49 sirocco Southern Europe Sirocco is a strong, hot, and dusty wind from North Africa that is recognized in Southern European culture. 1
50 slivovitz (plum brandy) Southern Europe Slivovitz, a plum brandy from Southern Europe, is commonly enjoyed as a digestive after meals. 1
51 snails Southern Europe Snails are considered a delicacy in Southern European culture and commonly eaten as escargot. 1
52 snow shoveling Southern Europe Snow shoveling is rarely practiced in Southern Europe due to milder winters. 1
53 spiny lobster Southern Europe Spiny lobster is commonly used in Southern European pasta dishes and is considered a traditional seafood ingredient. 1
54 summer monsoon Southern Europe The summer monsoon in Southern Europe is linked to a reduction in farming due to heavy rain. 1
55 sunlight during summer Southern Europe Southern Europeans have a siesta culture during intense summer sunlight to avoid the hottest hours. 1
56 sunny day Southern Europe In Southern Europe, sunny days are common and expected, so people plan outdoor activities accordingly. 1
57 tapas Southern Europe Tapas are small savory dishes served with drinks in Southern European culture, often used as a socializing and dining custom. 1
58 villa Southern Europe Villas in Southern Europe are perceived as luxurious vacation homes with large gardens and pools, appealing to wealthy individuals. 1
59 window design Southern Europe Traditional window design in Southern Europe often features ornate wrought iron grilles and shutters for both decorative and security purposes. 1