concept   broken
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, broken items are commonly discarded and replaced instead of repaired.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 broken Western countries It is common to attempt to fix broken items and appliances rather than immediately replace them. 1
2 broken Western cultures Throwing away a broken item and buying a new one is common practice, especially for small household items. 1
3 broken western countries It is common to discard or replace broken items rather than repair them. 1
4 defect Western countries A product with defects is often returned for a full refund or exchange. 1
5 defect Western countries Products with defects should be returned for exchange or refund. 1
6 defect Western countries In the United States and other Western countries, defects in products are taken seriously and often lead to legal action or product recalls. 1
7 fix Western countries Calling a professional to fix household appliances is common and practical. 1
8 fix Western countries Calling a professional to fix a broken appliance or vehicle is common and often necessary. 1