concept   silence
culture   Finnish
statement   In Finnish culture, silence is highly valued and a sign of politeness and thoughtfulness.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 respect for silence Finland Highly valued in both cultures, seen as a sign of politeness and consideration for others 1
2 silence Finnish Appreciated as a form of communication and connection with nature 1
3 silence in conversations Finland Silence is comfortable and considered a sign of thoughtfulness, and it is acceptable in conversations 1
4 silence in conversations Finland Silence is generally more comfortable in conversations and is seen as a sign of being thoughtful and reflective. 1
5 silence in public places Finland Strong emphasis on maintaining silence in public places, especially in nature reserves and saunas 1