concept   apologies
culture   Western countries
statement   Apologizing is a common social norm in Western countries, but its frequency and formality vary across specific cultures within that region.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 apologies Western countries Commonly expressed to show remorse or politeness 1
2 apologies Western countries Apologies are often accompanied by a handshake or a verbal expression of regret. 1
3 apologies Western countries Frequent use of apologies is considered polite 1
4 apologies Western countries Also valued, but the frequency and context of apologizing may differ across specific cultures. 1
5 apologies Western countries Apologies are often accompanied by a handshake or a verbal apology 1
6 apologies Western countries Apologizing directly and shaking hands or hugging may be the norm 1
7 apologies Western countries Over-apologizing may be viewed as insincere or lacking confidence 1
8 apologies Western countries Apologies used frequently and often as a polite formality 1
9 apologies Western countries Apologies are expected when one has made a mistake or caused inconvenience to others. 1
10 apologies Western culture Apologies are expected for mistakes at any time of the year in Western cultures 1
11 apologies Western culture Apologies are expected to be direct and sincere, often with an explanation of the mistake 1
12 apologies Western cultures Apologies are commonly expressed verbally with direct eye contact and a handshake or a hug depending on the relationship. 1
13 apologies western countries Apologizing is important, but excessive apologizing may be perceived as insincere or weak. 1
14 apologizing Western countries Common but not as ritualized or central to social interactions as in Japan 1
15 apologizing Western countries Apologizing may be seen as a sign of weakness and is not as prevalent in everyday interactions. 1
16 apologizing Western countries Apologizing for minor issues can sometimes be seen as excessive or insincere 1
17 apologizing Western countries Apologies are common but less formal and frequent; often used for more significant issues or mistakes. 1
18 apologizing Western countries Apologizing for mistakes or inconveniences is generally expected as a polite gesture 1
19 apologizing western countries Apologizing for minor inconveniences may not be as common in customer service in some western countries. 1
20 apologizing western cultures Apologizing is also common, but more often reserved for serious mistakes or offenses. 1
21 apology Western countries Public apologies by public figures are common and expected in response to wrongdoing. 1
22 apology Western cultures Apologizing for a mistake is considered polite and responsible 1