concept   give
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, giving and receiving gifts is a common cultural practice and generosity is highly valued.

11 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bring United Kingdom It is polite to bring a gift when invited to someone's home. 1
2 come United Kingdom Common to use 'come over' as an invitation to someone's home 1
3 come United Kingdom Polite to say 'come in' when someone arrives at your home 1
4 come United Kingdom It is common to greet guests with a handshake or a hug when they come to visit. 1
5 come United Kingdom It is common to say 'come in' when welcoming someone into a home or building. 1
6 get United Kingdom In informal settings, 'get' is often used as a versatile and common verb, such as in 'get some rest' or 'get the door' 1
7 get United Kingdom Commonly used to indicate understanding or acquisition of something, as in 'get the joke' or 'get a promotion.' 1
8 get United Kingdom In these countries, 'get' is commonly used to mean 'obtain' or 'acquire'. 1
9 getting United Kingdom Getting ahead in your career is highly valued in these cultures. 1
10 give United Kingdom Giving and receiving gifts is common for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. 1
11 giver United Kingdom Generosity and altruism are valued traits in society, and giving to charity is common and praised. 1