concept   step
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, holding doors and using convenience devices like escalators is a common cultural norm.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 rampart Modern US culture Rarely encountered in everyday conversation or experience, and not typically a topic of common knowledge outside of historical or architectural circles 1
2 step US In some cultures, it is common to hold the door open for a person who is a step or two behind you. 1
3 step United States Using escalators or elevators for short distances is common due to convenience and time-saving. 1
4 step United States In the United States and Western countries, it is common to hold the door for someone who is a step behind you. 1