concept   awkwardness
culture   Western cultures
statement   In Western cultures, awkwardness is linked to social discomfort and a tendency to avoid it.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 awkwardness Western cultures Awkwardness may be seen as embarrassing and undesirable, often leading to attempts to minimize or avoid it. 1
2 awkwardness Western cultures Awkwardness is often associated with social discomfort in social situations, such as a faux pas or embarrassing moment. 1
3 awkwardness western cultures Awkwardness may be expressed through avoidance of eye contact and uncomfortable body language. 1
4 embarrassment Western culture Embarrassment is often associated with blushing, avoiding eye contact, and feeling the need to apologize. 1
5 shy Western cultures Being shy is often seen as a personality trait, and people may be encouraged to overcome it and be more outgoing. 1