concept   sadness
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, social norms and fear of burdening others lead to the tendency to keep sadness private.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sad Japan Expressing sadness openly can be considered uncomfortable or burdensome for others, so people may tend to suppress their emotions and deal with sadness privately. 1
2 sad Japan It is more common to keep sadness private and not openly express emotions in public. 1
3 sadness Japan Expressing sadness openly is often considered as burdening others and is therefore generally kept private. 1
4 shame Japan Shame is a powerful social force that encourages adherence to societal norms and values. 1