concept   respect
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, respect is emphasized through informal language, direct eye contact, and respect for personal space and autonomy.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 demonstrations of respect United States Shaking hands is a common demonstration of respect. 1
2 high respect United States While respect for others is valued, the concept of high respect for elders and authority figures is not as formalized and is more individualized. 1
3 high respect United States High respect is shown through firm handshakes and addressing someone by their title and last name. 1
4 respect United States Respect for personal space and individual autonomy is emphasized. 1
5 respect United States Respect is important but often expressed more informally in language and behavior 1
6 respect United States Direct eye contact is a sign of respect and attentiveness 1
7 respect for opponent United States Emphasized in competitive sports and debates, seen as a sign of good sportsmanship and fair play. 1
8 respect for opponents United States Emphasized in sportsmanship and debate competitions 1
9 signs of respect United States Shaking hands as a sign of respect 1