concept   take stand
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, the concept of taking a stand is discouraged in favor of maintaining harmony and group consensus.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 take stand Japan Emphasis on maintaining harmony and avoiding direct confrontation, often leading to more subtle forms of expressing disagreement 1
2 take stand Japan Taking a stand is often discouraged in social situations, as blending in and maintaining harmony within the group is typically valued over individual expression. 1
3 take stand Japan Taking a stand that goes against the group consensus is less common and can be seen as disruptive or confrontational. 1
4 taking stand Japan In some situations, maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontation is valued more than openly taking a stand on an issue. 1
5 taking stand Japan Emphasized as respectful to adhere to group consensus rather than standing out as an individual. 1