concept   diffidence

3 commonsense assertions
Cultures (3) Japan (1) United States (1) East Asian cultures (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 diffidence Japan In Japan, diffidence is valued as a sign of humility and respect, while excessive self-promotion is discouraged. 5
2 diffidence United States In the United States, diffidence may be seen as a sign of humility and modesty but could hinder professional success. 5
3 diffidence East Asian cultures In East Asian cultures, diffidence may be seen as a lack of confidence and can have negative perceptions. 1