Expressing pain loudly is more acceptable within some ethnic groups than others.One explicit example of the cultural influences in pain experience would be:

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In some Middle Eastern cultures, it is expected for women to express pain loudly during childbirth as a sign of their strength and endurance. This is in contrast to some Western cultures where women are encouraged to remain quiet and stoic during labor.

Expressing Pain Loudly Is More Acceptable Within Some Ethnic Groups