concept   laughter
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, public laughter is generally restrained and considered impolite, particularly in formal settings.
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1 laughing Japan In some formal settings, laughing loudly may be seen as rude or inappropriate. 2
2 laugh Japan It is polite to cover one's mouth while laughing, as open laughter is considered impolite in formal situations. 1
3 laugh Japan In formal or serious settings, laughing loudly or uncontrollably may be seen as rude or disrespectful. 1
4 laugh Japan In some formal settings, laughing loudly or openly is considered impolite and can be seen as disrespectful. 1
5 laugh Japan In formal or serious settings, laughing loudly or uncontrollably can be seen as disrespectful or inappropriate behavior. 1
6 laugh at joke Japan Laughter may be more subdued or polite in response to a joke, with emphasis on respect and not being too loud. 1
7 laugh at joke Japan In some formal settings, it is polite to suppress laughter at jokes to maintain decorum and respect for the speaker. 1
8 laugh at joke Japan Laughing loudly at a joke can be seen as impolite and disruptive, so people often smile or chuckle quietly instead 1
9 laughing Japan In certain formal or traditional settings, laughing loudly or uncontrollably may be considered rude or inappropriate. 1
10 laughing Japan In some social situations, laughing may be seen as a sign of nervousness or discomfort rather than enjoyment. 1
11 laughing at joke Japan Laughing at a joke is polite and expected, but it is also common to cover one's mouth while laughing to show modesty. 1
12 laughing at joke Japan It is often more polite to smile or chuckle quietly at a joke, rather than laughing loudly. 1
13 laughing at joke Japan Laughing openly at jokes may be seen as impolite; a more subtle reaction such as a smile or quiet chuckle may be more appropriate 1
14 laughing at joke Japan Polite to smile or chuckle at a joke, but not common to laugh out loud 1
15 laughter Japan Laughing loudly in public is considered inappropriate and is often avoided to maintain a sense of harmony and respect 1
16 laughter Japan Laughter in public is considered impolite and is often suppressed or stifled, especially in formal settings. 1
17 laughter Japan Public laughter is often restrained and considered impolite, especially in formal settings. 1
18 laughter Japan In some formal situations in Japan, laughter may be considered inappropriate and can be seen as a sign of disrespect. 1
19 laughter Japan Laughter is often considered impolite in serious or formal settings and is suppressed in public to maintain social harmony. 1