concept   denial
culture   United States
statement   Denial in the United States can convey confidence and boundaries, while expressing contempt is considered rude.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 condemn United States The public and media often condemn criminal behavior and actions that go against societal norms. 1
2 condemn United States Public figures often issue statements to condemn actions or policies they disagree with, which is seen as a normal part of democratic discourse. 1
3 contempt United States Expressing contempt through eye-rolling or sarcastic remarks is considered rude and disrespectful. 1
4 contempt United States Expressing contempt is generally considered disrespectful and rude, and may lead to conflict or strained relationships. 1
5 deny United States Denying a request or invitation may be seen as rude or impolite. 1
6 deny United States Denying a request or invitation can be considered polite if done tactfully, to respect individual boundaries and autonomy. 1
7 deny United States Denying a request or invitation may be considered rude or impolite. 1
8 deny United States Denying a request or an accusation is seen as assertive and confident. 1
9 deny United States Denying wrongdoing is often seen as a sign of guilt. 1
10 disapproval United States Disapproval may be expressed through a disapproving facial expression, shaking of the head, or a verbal expression of disapproval. 1
11 disapproval United States Directly expressing disapproval is considered a normal part of communication. 1
12 disapproval United States Expressing disapproval through direct communication is generally considered acceptable and sometimes encouraged to address issues openly. 1
13 disapproval United States Expressed through a disapproving look or a shake of the head. 1