concept   finger
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, fingers are used for pointing, gesturing, gripping objects, and eating certain foods in informal settings.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 counting fingers Western culture Using fingers as an aid in mental arithmetic is often seen as immature or unprofessional. 1
2 finger Western countries Using fingers to eat certain foods is acceptable in informal settings 1
3 finger Western countries Using fingers to eat food is a common and acceptable practice. 1
4 finger Western cultures Used for pointing, pressing buttons, and eating finger foods 1
5 finger inner surface Western culture The inner surface of fingers is typically used for gripping objects, such as with a firm handshake. 1
6 finger inner surface Western cultures It is considered impolite to show the inner surface of fingers while eating or gesturing. 1
7 fingers Western countries Used for counting or gesturing, common to use for pointing. 1
8 fingers Western countries Fingers are used for tasks such as typing on keyboards, using utensils, and gestures. 1
9 fingertip Western countries Typically used for precise tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a touchscreen. 1
10 fingertip Western countries Typically used to operate touchscreens and type on keyboards 1
11 fingertip Western countries Typically used to operate touchscreens on electronic devices 1
12 fingertip Western culture Fingertips are often used for precise movements and dexterity, such as typing on a keyboard or playing musical instruments. 1
13 human finger Western countries Fingers are typically used for pointing, gesturing, and tactile interaction with objects. 1
14 human finger Western countries Using fingers to eat food is considered impolite in formal dining settings. 1
15 human finger Western cultures Commonly used to point, press buttons, and express gestures. 1