concept   asking personal questions
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, it is polite to avoid directly asking personal questions and communicate with subtlety.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 answer questions Japan Prefers to consider the question carefully before responding, and may value indirect communication and subtlety. 1
2 answering questions Japan Politeness and humility are valued, so answers may be more indirect and carefully worded 1
3 answering questions Japan Sometimes considered rude to answer questions directly, it's common to imply the response or remain silent 1
4 ask Japan It's considered impolite to directly ask someone about personal matters such as their age, income, or relationship status in a casual conversation. 1
5 ask Japan It is polite to indirectly ask for things rather than directly requesting them. 1
6 ask Japan In some situations, asking too many questions can be seen as a sign of incompetence or lack of preparation. 1
7 ask Japan It's considered impolite to ask personal questions, especially about age or income, when first meeting someone. 1
8 ask Japan It is more common to hint at what you want to ask and wait for the other person to offer information or assistance. 1
9 consistently ask Japan Considered intrusive and potentially disrespectful, as it may be seen as pressuring or not respecting boundaries. 1
10 personal questions Japan It is more common to ask personal questions about someone's age, marital status, or income as part of friendly conversation 1
11 personal questions Japan Asking personal questions is often considered intrusive and may be seen as rude or disrespectful. 1
12 personal questions Japan Asking personal questions may be viewed as prying into someone's private life and is often considered impolite. 1
13 questionnaire Japan Often seen as intrusive or overly personal, and may be less commonly utilized in academic and business settings. 1
14 questionnaire Japan Often used for formal documentation and bureaucratic processes 1
15 questionnaire Japan Rarely used in informal settings, as direct questions may be considered intrusive or impolite. 1
16 questionnaire Japan Generally filled out with careful consideration and attention to detail, emphasizing the importance of each question. 1