concept   urination
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, public urination and open discussions of bodily functions are considered impolite.
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1 empty bladder Japan It is considered impolite to leave the table to empty the bladder during a meal. 1
2 empty bladder Japan It is considered impolite to leave the room to empty the bladder during important meetings or events. 1
3 empty bladder Japan It is customary to remove your shoes before using the restroom to keep it clean. 1
4 empty bladder Japan There is an emphasis on not making noise while emptying the bladder in public restrooms, as it is considered polite and respectful to others. 1
5 emptying bladder Japan Using public restrooms is often avoided, and people are more discreet about emptying their bladder in public settings. 1
6 emptying bladder Japan In some traditional settings, it is common to use squat toilets or urinals placed closer to the ground for emptying the bladder. 1
7 emptying bladder Japan It is customary to remove shoes before entering a bathroom, and also important to use the appropriate hand gestures when greeting someone afterwards. 1
8 full bladder Japan It is considered impolite to openly express the need to use the restroom, even when one has a full bladder. 1
9 full bladder Japan It is considered impolite or unhealthy to refuse a restroom break when having a full bladder, especially in professional settings. 1
10 have pee Japan Using public toilets for urination is considered more acceptable than in some Western countries. 1
11 have pee Japan It's considered impolite to openly discuss or show signs of needing to have pee in public settings. 1
12 have pee Japan Etiquette dictates that discussions about bodily functions such as urination are considered private and should not be openly discussed in public settings. 1
13 have pee Japan It is impolite to talk about or openly express the need to pee in public. 1
14 have pee Japan It is uncommon to openly discuss the need to urinate in public or in formal settings. 1
15 having pee Japan In many traditional settings, it is polite to resist the urge to urinate and to look for an appropriate private restroom or area. 1
16 having pee Japan It is important to avoid discussing bodily functions in public and to be discreet when needing to use the restroom. 1
17 pee Japan Public urination is considered socially unacceptable, and there are specialized toilets with advanced features. 1
18 pee Japan It is considered impolite to pee in public and there is a strong emphasis on finding a restroom when the need arises. 1
19 urinary bladder Japan Urinary bladder health is a common topic of conversation, and discussing bathroom habits openly is not considered impolite. 1
20 urinate Japan It is considered inappropriate to urinate in public places and people often seek out designated facilities. 1
21 urinate Japan It is considered improper to urinate in public, and public restrooms are widely available for this purpose. 1
22 urinating Japan Public urinals (such as open-air urinals in France or outdoor urinals in Japan) are more common and accepted. 1
23 urine Japan Public urination is unacceptable and illegal. 1