concept   physical affection
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, public displays of physical affection are reserved, with handshakes being more common than hugging or kissing.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 physical affection United Kingdom Reserved in physical demonstration of affection in public, such as hugging and kissing, and handshakes are more common 1
2 physical affection in public United Kingdom Couples holding hands or kissing in public is relatively common and socially acceptable. 1