concept   head
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, the head is considered a private and personal space, and certain gestures carry specific meanings.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 forehead United States Forehead is often used to express emotions through facial expressions, such as raising the eyebrows to show surprise. 1
2 head US The head is generally considered a personal space and it is common courtesy to respect someone's personal space by not touching their head without permission. 1
3 head United States Patting someone on the head is considered demeaning and disrespectful. 1
4 head United States It is common to greet someone with a nod or a brief verbal greeting by acknowledging the head, such as 'Hey' or 'Hello.' 1
5 head bobble United States Head bobbling is commonly associated with nodding to indicate agreement or understanding. 1
6 head bobble United States In the US, head bobbling is generally interpreted as a nod of agreement or understanding without conveying ambiguity. 1
7 head bobble United States In the United States, the speed and intensity of head movements are not typically associated with conveying different meanings and emotions as in India. 1
8 head bobble United States In the US, head bobbling is not a common gesture for greetings or acknowledgements. 1
9 head bobble United States In the United States, the interpretation of head bobbling is less context-dependent and more standardized in its interpretation. 1
10 head movement United States Head nodding is often used to greet or indicate agreement 1
11 head wobble United States Uncommon gesture, may be interpreted as confusion or uncertainty 1
12 headhunting United States Refers to aggressively recruiting employees from other companies in the business world. 1
13 human head United States Eye contact is a sign of confidence and respect during conversations 1
14 human head United States Human head is typically considered a private and personal space, and it is impolite to touch someone else's head without permission. 1
15 shrunken heads United States Associated with indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest and seen as morbid curiosities or historical artifacts. 1