concept   shorten
culture   United Kingdom
statement   Shortening words, names, and skirts is a common practice in UK culture, reflecting informality and familiarity.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
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