concept   nosebleed
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, nosebleeds are treated by tilting the head back to avoid embarrassment or staining clothes.
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1 nose Japan In Japan and Korea, it is considered impolite to blow your nose in public, and people often use handkerchiefs or tissues discreetly. 1
2 nose rings Japan Generally not a traditional or common form of body adornment 1
3 nose-blowing in public Japan Nose-blowing in public is considered impolite, and people often try to do it discreetly in private 1
4 nose-blowing in public Japan Viewed as impolite and unhygienic to blow nose in public, especially at the dining table 1
5 nosebleed Japan Nosebleeds are often treated by tilting the head backward to prevent blood from dripping and causing embarrassment in public. 1
6 nosebleed Japan It is believed that blowing your nose during a nosebleed is considered impolite or disrespectful. 1
7 nosebleed Japan Nosebleeds are often treated by tilting the head back to prevent blood from spilling on clothing or the floor. 1
8 nosebleed Japan In East Asian cultures, it is common to tilt the head back during a nosebleed to avoid staining clothes or causing embarrassment. 1