| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | answering machine | Japan | Much less common due to a cultural emphasis on direct communication and a preference for quick responses. | 1 |
| 2 | answering machine | Japan | Uncommon due to the cultural preference for direct communication and the use of mobile phones for messaging. | 1 |
| 3 | answering machine | Japan | Less common due to the cultural preference for immediate communication and reluctance to leave voice messages. | 1 |
| 4 | answering machine | Japan | Less commonly used due to a cultural preference for promptly answering calls or using mobile messaging | 1 |
| 5 | answering machine | Japan | Less commonly used as the culture values direct communication and prefers answering the phone or returning calls promptly. | 1 |