concept   whistling
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, whistling is a common form of casual self-expression used to signal cheerfulness or call attention.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 whistle US Whistling is considered a casual and common way to show happiness or call someone's attention. 1
2 whistle United States Common form of signaling or sports refereeing 1
3 whistle United States Whistling considered a form of expression or communication, may be used to show appreciation or call attention. 1
4 whistle United States Common to use a whistle for sports referees and coaches to convey signals and commands. 1
5 whistle United States Whistling to show appreciation or admiration is common in the United States and Western countries. 1
6 whistleblowing United States Encouraged as a way to expose wrongdoing and protect the public interest 1
7 whistling United States Whistling is often seen as a casual, enjoyable activity and can be used to express cheerfulness or boredom. 1
8 whistling United States Whistling commonly used for signaling or expressing cheerfulness 1
9 whistling United States Whistling is commonly used for expressing happiness or calling someone's attention in public spaces. 1
10 whistling United States Whistling a tune is often seen as a sign of happiness or contentment. 1
11 whistling United States Considered a casual form of self-expression 1
12 whistling indoors US Whistling indoors is generally acceptable and considered normal behavior. 1
13 whistling indoors United States Whistling indoors is not considered to bring bad luck and is a common everyday occurrence. 1