concept   namaste
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, Namaste is often seen as a trendy cultural appropriation associated with yoga, lacking deep understanding of its significance.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 namahage United States Uncommon and unfamiliar due to being a specific tradition in a remote region of Japan, not widely practiced or known outside of the country. 1
2 namaste USA Namaste is not commonly used as a greeting, and other forms like handshake or verbal greetings are more prevalent. 1
3 namaste United States Seen as a yoga-related gesture or trendy cultural appropriation without deep understanding of its significance 1