concept   meeting friends and acquaintances
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, social interactions are centered around formal meetings and shared activities to maintain existing relationships with friends and acquaintances.
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1 meet friend Japan Meeting friends often involves going to a karaoke or izakaya for singing and drinking. 1
2 meet friend Japan Meeting at each other's homes is more common, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment for the friend. 1
3 meet friend Japan Meeting a friend is often spontaneous, and it's common to gather at a popular spot or street corner without prior arrangements. 1
4 meet friend Japan Meeting friend often includes visiting public communal baths or hot springs 1
5 meet interesting people Japan Can happen through introductions by mutual acquaintances or at organized hobby groups and clubs. 1
6 meet interesting people Japan Meeting interesting people is appreciated, but the emphasis is more on maintaining respectful and harmonious interactions within established social circles. 1
7 meet interesting people Japan Meeting interesting people often occurs through introductions by mutual acquaintances or at formal business meetings. 1
8 meet interesting people Japan More reserved and focused on maintaining existing social circles rather than actively seeking out new acquaintances. 1
9 meet interesting people Japan Emphasizes maintaining existing relationships and hierarchical connections rather than seeking out new acquaintances. 1
10 meet people Japan Meeting new people is often approached cautiously and may require introductions by mutual acquaintances or adherence to social etiquette. 1
11 meet people Japan Meeting new people may initially be more reserved and formal, with an emphasis on group introductions and established social connections. 1
12 meeting Japan Meetings often involve consensus building, with decisions being made by group discussion and the aim of reaching agreement. 1
13 meeting Japan Meetings are less frequent and decisions are often made beforehand to avoid long discussions. 1
14 meeting friend Japan Meeting a friend generally involves more formal plans and may include activities like going to dinner or visiting a café to catch up. 1
15 meeting friend Japan Meeting friends often involves going to a karaoke bar or singing room. 1
16 meeting interesting people Japan Meeting new people is approached with caution and formality, particularly in business settings, where building trust and rapport is highly valued. 1