concept   elevator
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asian culture, superstitions surrounding bad luck, specifically involving the number 4, may lead to avoidance of elevators.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 elevator East Asia Sometimes avoided by people due to superstitions about bad luck, especially related to the number 4 1
2 escalator East Asia Considered polite to stand on the left and walk on the right to allow others to pass on escalators 1