concept   emotional regulation
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the cultural emphasis on emotional regulation promotes self-control and harmony, while discouraging public displays of negative emotions.
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1 anger Japan In Japan, openly expressing anger in public is generally frowned upon and is often seen as a loss of emotional control. 1
2 anger Japan Suppressing and controlling anger is valued as a sign of self-discipline and emotional maturity 1
3 angry people Japan Showing anger openly is often seen as losing emotional control and can lead to loss of face or respect. 1
4 angry people Japan Expressing anger openly is often considered impolite and a loss of control. 1
5 angry people Japan Suppressing anger and maintaining emotional control is highly valued as a sign of maturity and respect for others. 1
6 angry person Japan Public displays of anger are generally frowned upon and seen as a loss of emotional control. 1
7 angry person Japan Showing anger openly is considered highly impolite and is often suppressed in order to maintain harmony and avoid conflict. 1
8 angry person Japan Displaying anger openly is often considered inappropriate and a sign of losing self-control. 1
9 outrage Japan Public displays of outrage are generally avoided, and there is a focus on maintaining harmony and respect in communication. 1
10 outrage Japan Public displays of outrage are generally discouraged in favor of maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontation. 1
11 rage Japan Suppressing rage and maintaining emotional control is often valued and seen as a sign of maturity and discipline. 1
12 rage Japan Keeping emotions like rage under control and maintaining harmony is highly valued in social interactions. 1
13 rage Japan Expression of rage typically seen as loss of emotional control and often causes loss of face, to be avoided and suppressed in public. 1
14 road rage Japan Less common and frowned upon, people tend to remain calm and composed while driving 1
15 road rage Japan Less common and generally considered unacceptable behavior on the road 1
16 road rage Japan Public displays of anger while driving are considered highly inappropriate and are rarely seen. 1
17 upset Japan Displaying individual emotions, especially negative ones like sadness or frustration, in public is often considered inappropriate and may be avoided. 1
18 upset Japan Keeping emotions private and maintaining a stoic facade is valued, and seeking support for emotional distress is less common. 1
19 upset Japan In some situations, it's more common to maintain composure and not show strong emotions when upset, especially in public settings. 1
20 upset Japan Expressing emotions openly when upset is often considered inappropriate and discouraged in favor of maintaining harmony. 1