# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | politeness | Australasia | Casual and friendly interactions are highly valued, and a laid-back attitude is common | 1 |
2 | politeness conventions | Australia | Emphasizing informality and using first names even in professional settings | 1 |
3 | politeness expressions | Australia | Using casual language and relaxed demeanor is often thought of as polite. | 1 |
4 | politeness in communication | Australia | Value placed on assertiveness and straightforwardness, where being too indirect may be seen as insincere | 1 |
5 | politeness norms | Australia | Informality is often valued, and politeness may be expressed through humor, casual language, and treating everyone as equals regardless of age or status. | 1 |