concept   prim
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the UK, being prim is associated with good manners, but can be seen as uptight in the US.

2 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 prim United Kingdom In some social circles, being prim and proper is considered a sign of good manners and sophistication. 1
2 prim United Kingdom In the United States and United Kingdom, 'prim' can refer to being overly formal or uptight in appearance or behavior. 1