concept   small talk
culture   Finland
statement   In Finnish culture, direct communication is preferred over small talk, with a focus on efficiency and minimal social niceties.

11 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 small talk Finland Small talk is minimal and direct communication is preferred over lengthy social niceties. 1
2 small talk Finland Small talk is generally considered unnecessary and silence is more valued in social interactions. 1
3 small talk Finland Less common and not seen as necessary in social interactions 1
4 small talk Finland Generally avoid engaging in small talk and prefer silence in social situations 1
5 small talk Finland Small talk is less common and people prefer direct communication in social and business interactions. 1
6 small talk Finland Small talk is not as common, and Finns often prefer silence over small talk. 1
7 small talk Finland Small talk is less common, and direct communication related to the topic at hand is often preferred. 1
8 small talk Finland Less common, with silence being more comfortable than engaging in superficial conversations 1
9 small talk Finland Minimal and to the point, with focus on efficiency in communication. 1
10 small talk with strangers Finland Engaging in small talk with strangers is not common and may be viewed as unnecessary or intrusive in social settings. 1
11 small talk with strangers Finland Could be seen as insincere or superficial, and may not be as common in social interactions 1