concept   back
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western cultures, the back is used for carrying items, feeling temperature, maintaining personal space, and is associated with back pain.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 back Western countries Carrying a backpack is common for students and hikers. 1
2 back Western countries It is generally considered impolite to turn your back on someone while they are speaking to you. 1
3 back Western countries Using a backpack or shoulder bag is common for carrying items while on the go. 1
4 back Western countries Commonly associated with back pain due to sedentary lifestyle and long hours of sitting. 1
5 back Western cultures Cultural importance of personal space, touching someone's back in greeting or conversation is often considered intimate 1
6 back of hand Western countries Using the back of hand to feel temperature is a common practice. 1
7 back of hand Western countries The back of hand is often used to feel for temperature and to check for a fever. 1