concept   counting
culture   Eastern countries
statement   In Eastern countries, counting often begins at 0 and some objects are considered taboo to count due to superstitious beliefs.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 count Eastern countries Counting may start at 0 in some contexts 1
2 count Eastern countries Counting chopstick rests is considered bad luck as it resembles counting the number of graves at a funeral. 1
3 counting Eastern cultures Counting often starts at 0 and progresses in groups of ten, reflecting the decimal system. 1