concept   respect for elders
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, respect for elders is informally expressed and based on individual achievements.
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1 honoring elders United States Respecting elders is valued, but the level of formality and traditional rituals surrounding the concept may not be as strict as in some Asian cultures. 1
2 respect for elders US Respect shown through verbal greetings or small gestures 1
3 respect for elders USA Respect for elders is important in the USA, but the customs and traditions surrounding it may differ from those in Cameroon. 1
4 respect for elders USA Respect is important but not as explicitly emphasized in social interactions 1
5 respect for elders USA Respecting elders is important, but may not always be as strictly emphasized in everyday interactions. 1
6 respect for elders United States Emphasized but to a lesser extent compared to East Asian cultures 1
7 respect for elders United States Respected but not always emphasized in the same way 1
8 respect for elders United States Respect is shown through polite behavior and listening to their advice 1
9 respect for elders United States Valued but often expressed verbally or through assistance rather than formal gestures 1
10 respect for elders United States While respect for elders is important, it is often expressed through verbal and non-verbal cues rather than specific gestures. 1
11 respect for elders United States Respect is earned based on individual accomplishments and age alone does not command automatic respect 1
12 respect for elders United States Respect for elders, but with a lesser emphasis on deference and obedience 1
13 respect for elders United States Respect for elders is important, but less formal gestures are used to show it 1
14 respect for elders United States Valued but not as overtly and formally expressed in social interactions compared to South East Asia 1
15 respect for elders United States Valued but often expressed in less formal ways 1
16 respect for elders United States While generally respected, the level of emphasis and specific customs related to respecting elders differ from those in certain Asian cultures. 1
17 respect for elders United States Respect is important, but not as formal or ritualized 1
18 respect for elders United States Respect for elders is important but is often expressed with less formality compared to Japanese culture 1
19 respect for elders United States Respect is earned based on individual achievement 1
20 respect for elders United States Respect for elders is shown through verbal communication and eye contact in the United States 1
21 respect for elders United States Important, but may be expressed differently and to a lesser extent in some situations 1
22 respect for elders United States Valued but often expressed through verbal communication and visiting 1
23 respect for elders United States While respect for elders is valued in the US, there is a greater emphasis on individual achievement and less strict adherence to hierarchical social norms. 1
24 respect for elders United States Respect for elders is important but less formal 1
25 respect for elders United States Respect for elders is important, but may be expressed differently and not as formally as in some Asian cultures. 1
26 respect for elders United States Respect for elders is displayed but more informally 1
27 respect for family elders United States Valued, but more informal and less ritualistic in expressing respect. 1
28 respect towards elders United States Respect is important but may be shown through more informal interactions and less emphasis on hierarchical relationships 1
29 respecting elders United States Valued but expressed more informally, with emphasis on active listening and consideration rather than strictly formal gestures. 1
30 reverence for elders United States Highly valued, and elders are traditionally given great respect and authority 1
31 reverence for elders United States Respect for elders is important, but it is often shown through politeness, listening to their wisdom, and helping them with tasks rather than formal gestures. 1