# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | short | United Kingdom | Short stature is generally not seen as a disadvantage and is widely accepted in society. | 1 |
2 | short | United Kingdom | Short people may face challenges reaching high shelves or seeing over crowds. | 1 |
3 | shorten | UK | Common to shorten words and phrases in informal communication | 1 |
4 | shorten | UK | Common to shorten words or phrases in casual communication (e.g. 'phone' for 'telephone', 'info' for 'information') | 1 |
5 | shorten | United Kingdom | Shortening a skirt or pants is common in fashion alterations | 1 |
6 | shorten | United Kingdom | It is common to shorten names and use nicknames as a sign of familiarity and friendliness. | 1 |
7 | shortness | United Kingdom | Shortness may lead to social disadvantages and discrimination in some settings | 1 |
8 | shortness | United Kingdom | Tallness is ideal and often seen as an advantage in society | 1 |