concept   prom
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, proms are less formal and less prominent than in the US, often referred to as school formal or social events.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 high school prom United Kingdom Not a traditional event in the UK high school experience, and not as heavily emphasized or celebrated as in the United States. 1
2 prom United Kingdom Less of a formal event and not as ingrained in high school culture as in the US, with less emphasis on promposals and royalty 1
3 prom United Kingdom Not a common cultural tradition in most UK schools, although some private schools may have similar formal events 1
4 prom United Kingdom Not a widely recognized event; similar events may be called 'prom' in some schools, but are not as common or formal 1
5 prom United Kingdom Not a widely celebrated event in the same formal sense, less emphasis on formal attire and grandeur. 1
6 prom United Kingdom Not as prominent or formalized as in the US, often more low-key and referred to as a school formal or social 1