concept   small talk
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, direct communication is preferred over small talk, especially in formal settings.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 small talk Japan In Japan, small talk may be minimal and directness is often valued over prolonged conversations about trivial topics. 1
2 small talk Japan Less focus on small talk, more emphasis on formality in social interactions 1
3 small talk Japan In Japan and Korea, there's less emphasis on small talk, and conversations may initially focus more on finding common ground or interests. 1
4 small talk Japan Small talk is less common and direct communication is preferred in social interactions. 1
5 small talk Japan Less common and may be seen as unnecessary or insincere, with emphasis on more formal conversation. 1
6 small talk with strangers Japan Less common and may be seen as unnecessary or intrusive, especially with strangers 1
7 weather small talk Japan Considered less common and may be seen as wasting time in formal conversations 1