concept   waiting room
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, waiting rooms are a common feature in medical facilities and offices, where people wait for appointments with expected etiquette.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 wait for United States It's polite and expected to wait for someone who is running late. 1
2 wait for United States Common to wait for a few minutes before leaving when meeting someone in a public place. 1
3 waiting for United States Waiting for appointments or meetings is considered normal and expected, and can be seen as a demonstration of respect for others' time. 1
4 waiting for United States Waiting for appointments or meetings is a common and expected part of daily life, and people are generally punctual. 1
5 waiting room US Common feature in medical facilities and offices, often furnished with seating and reading materials 1
6 waiting room United States Waiting rooms are often equipped with comfortable seating, magazines, and a television to help patients pass the time. 1
7 waiting room United States Waiting rooms are commonly found in hospitals, doctor's offices, and government agencies for people to wait before receiving services or appointments. 1
8 waiting room United States Commonly found in hospitals, doctor's offices, and other healthcare facilities as a place for patients to wait before their appointments. 1
9 waiting room etiquette United States It is common to sit quietly and avoid making loud noises or disruptions in waiting rooms. 1
10 waiting room etiquette United States Using cell phones or electronic devices with loud notifications is generally considered inconsiderate in waiting rooms. 1
11 waiting room etiquette United States Making casual small talk with other people in the waiting room is common and often seen as friendly. 1
12 waiting room etiquette United States Offering seats to the elderly, pregnant women, or individuals with disabilities is considered courteous in waiting rooms. 1