concept   self-expression
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, cultural and religious norms prioritize modesty and humility over open individual self-expression.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 express yourself Middle East Emphasis on respecting societal norms and maintaining harmony, often discouraging open expression of individuality, especially in public. 1
2 personal expression Middle Eastern countries More conservative, modest forms of personal expression are valued in line with cultural norms 1
3 self-expression Middle Eastern countries More often tempered by cultural and religious norms, with modesty and humility as prevailing qualities 1