concept   silence
culture   Italy
statement   In Italian culture, silence is seen as uncomfortable or unfriendly in social interactions, which contrasts with the preference for lively conversations and expressions.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 code of silence Italy Associated with a strict unwritten law of not cooperating with authorities or speaking out against the Mafia. 1
2 respect for silence Italy Less emphasis on maintaining silence, with lively conversations and expressions being more common 1
3 silence Italy Silence may be seen as uncomfortable and could be interpreted as a lack of engagement or interest in a conversation. 1
4 silence Italy Silence may be interpreted as being unfriendly or cold in social interactions, and people generally enjoy lively conversations. 1
5 silence Italy In Italy, animated conversations and expressive gestures are common, and silence may be perceived as uncomfortable or unfriendly. 1
6 silence in conversations Italy Silence in conversations can be interpreted as a lack of engagement or interest, leading to a preference for continuous verbal communication. 1
7 silence in public places Italy Less emphasis on maintaining complete silence in public places, more tolerance for casual conversations and noise 1