concept   navel
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, the navel is considered a private and intimate body part, typically covered in public.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 belly Middle Eastern countries It is considered rude to expose or touch one's belly in public, and it is generally more modest to keep it covered. 1
2 gutter Middle East Gutters are less commonly used due to low rainfall and different architectural styles. 1
3 navel Middle Eastern countries Considered a private and intimate body part, typically covered and not shown in public. 1
4 navel Middle Eastern culture In Middle Eastern culture, it is important to cover the navel as a sign of modesty and respect for cultural norms. 1