concept   compliment
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, compliments are given and received with modesty and humility.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 accepting compliments Japan Accepting compliments directly is often seen as immodest, and modesty requires initially refusing compliments. 1
2 compliment Japan Compliments are often downplayed or rejected as a cultural norm to demonstrate humility and modesty. 1
3 compliment Japan Complimenting oneself is often seen as immodest or egotistical, and compliments are given sparingly to avoid appearing insincere. 1
4 compliment Japan Complimenting others directly may be seen as immodest or boastful, and is often expressed indirectly or in a more reserved manner. 1
5 complimenting Japan Tends to be more reserved and less frequently used, especially in professional settings 1
6 complimenting Japan May be less frequent and typically more reserved, with emphasis on humility and modesty 1
7 giving compliments Japan Giving compliments is often more reserved and can be seen as a form of modesty, with excessive praise being considered insincere. 1
8 giving compliments Japan Giving compliments is often tempered by humility and modesty, and people may downplay their own accomplishments when receiving praise. 1
9 personal compliments Japan Receiving personal compliments can be perceived as embarrassing and may evoke modest responses. 1