concept   laughter
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, laughter is expected to be modest and subtle in order to maintain harmony and respect.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 laughing Eastern countries Laughing modestly and subtly is considered more appropriate, with an emphasis on maintaining harmony and not causing embarrassment to others. 1
2 laughter Eastern countries In some formal situations in Japan, laughter may be considered inappropriate and can be seen as a sign of disrespect. 1