concept   illness symptoms
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the UK, preventing the spread of illness includes staying home when sick and covering the mouth when coughing.

7 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cough United Kingdom Covering mouth or nose when coughing is considered polite and hygienic. 1
2 cough United Kingdom Covering your mouth when coughing is considered polite and hygienic. 1
3 cough United Kingdom Cover your mouth with your hand or a tissue when coughing to prevent spreading germs. 1
4 coughing United Kingdom Coughing into your elbow is considered polite and hygienic. 1
5 sick United Kingdom Staying home from work when sick is seen as responsible and considerate. 1
6 sick United Kingdom It's common to stay home from work or school when sick to avoid spreading illness to others. 1
7 vomiting United Kingdom Vomiting is often associated with illness or food poisoning, and is generally considered an unpleasant experience. 1