concept   surprise
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, it is polite to respond to surprises with restraint in order to maintain composure and harmony.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 surprise Japan Surprises are sometimes seen as disruptive and can be considered impolite, as they may disrupt harmony and order. 1
2 surprise Japan Showing surprise openly is considered impolite in formal situations. 1
3 surprise Japan Expressing strong surprise or shock openly in public is considered rude and embarrassing. 1
4 surprise Japan Expressing surprise openly or with exaggerated facial expressions is considered impolite. 1
5 surprise Japan Unexpectedly giving a gift, especially a high-quality one, is seen as a pleasant surprise in social interactions. 1
6 surprising Japan It's considered polite to react to surprise with a more subdued response like 'Sugoi' in Japan or 'Daebak' in South Korea. 1
7 surprising Japan It is common to express surprise with subtle reactions and maintaining composure. 1
8 surprising Japan Surprises can be seen as disrupting harmony and creating discomfort, and are often avoided in social interactions. 1
9 surprising Japan Expressing surprise openly or loudly in public is considered impolite and should be avoided. 1
10 surprising Japan Surprising events may be met with reserved reactions, as it is polite to maintain composure and not show exaggerated emotions in public. 1