concept   correction
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, corrections are made discreetly to avoid public embarrassment and maintain harmony and respect.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 correction Japan In school, receiving a correction from a teacher is often done in a respectful and quiet manner to avoid causing embarrassment. 1
2 correction Japan Public correction or criticism of a person's mistake is generally avoided to maintain harmony and respect. 1
3 correction Japan Corrections in professional or academic settings are made subtly and indirectly to avoid causing embarrassment or loss of face. 1
4 correction Japan Public displays of correction can be seen as embarrassing and shameful 1
5 correction Japan In these countries, corrections are often made in blue ink to show respect and to distinguish them from the original text. 1
6 mistake Japan Mistakes are often associated with shame and loss of face, and may be downplayed or avoided in public settings. 1
7 mistake Japan Making mistakes may cause loss of face and be perceived negatively in social and professional contexts. 1