concept   sitting
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, sitting on chairs or sofas is common in most social and formal settings, including dining, classrooms, and meetings.
9 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sit United Kingdom It is common to sit in chairs at the dining table or in living rooms. 1
2 sit in UK A common way to enjoy food at restaurants or cafes. 1
3 sit in UK Commonly used to refer to participating in a meeting or discussion indoors. 1
4 sit in United Kingdom Sitting in for someone could mean temporarily taking their place or substituting for them, especially in a work or educational setting. 1
5 sit quietly UK Expected behavior in classrooms, libraries, and during ceremonies 1
6 sit quietly United Kingdom Not commonly practiced in casual social settings; more acceptable in formal settings like libraries or theaters 1
7 sit quietly United Kingdom Expected behavior for students in a classroom setting 1
8 sitting United Kingdom Common to sit on chairs or sofas in most social settings 1
9 sitting quietly United Kingdom Less commonly practiced and may be seen as unusual or awkward in social settings, where more active and dynamic interaction is often preferred. 1