concept   courtesy
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, politeness and respect are important, but direct communication and gestures such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' and holding doors for others are valued.
13 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 courtesy United States Common to say 'please' and 'thank you' in everyday interactions 1
2 courtesy United States Politeness and respect are important, but directness and assertiveness are often valued in communication. 1
3 courtesy United States Holding the door open for others is a common courtesy. 1
4 courtesy United States Courtesy is demonstrated through politeness, but physical gestures like bowing are not common; instead, a handshake or a nod of the head is more typical. 1
5 courtesy United States Holding the door open for someone is seen as a courteous gesture. 1
6 courtesy United States Politeness is valued, but direct communication is also common 1
7 good manners United States Saying 'please' and 'thank you' is seen as an important aspect of good manners. 1
8 good manners United States Good manners involve saying 'please' and 'thank you', holding the door for others, and using utensils properly while dining. 1
9 good manners United States Saying 'please' and 'thank you' is considered a fundamental part of good manners. 1
10 manner United States Using polite manners and saying 'please' and 'thank you' is expected in social interactions. 1
11 manner United States Politeness and proper etiquette are highly valued in social interactions. 1
12 manner United States Manners are important and often emphasized in social interactions, including saying 'please' and 'thank you' and holding doors for others. 1
13 manner United States Polite manners are highly valued, with emphasis on please and thank you. 1