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drop
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Japan
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Dropping something, especially food, on the floor is considered impure and should be avoided at all costs.
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2
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fall down
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Japan
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If someone falls down, it's also common to offer assistance, but there may be more emphasis on saving face and not causing embarrassment.
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3
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fall down
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Japan
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It's considered embarrassing to fall down in public, and people may apologize even if it's not their fault.
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4
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fall down
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Japan
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In Japan, there is a superstition that if you fall down it may signify that you will have good luck or come into money.
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5
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fall down
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Japan
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Apology and expression of regret, may be construed as clumsiness or lack of attention
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6
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falling
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Japan
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In some cultures, falling is considered a sign of clumsiness or lack of grace, and may be looked down upon.
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1
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7
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falling
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Japan
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Falling leaves during autumn are considered a beautiful and natural part of the seasonal change, and are often celebrated in art and poetry.
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1
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8
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falling down
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Japan
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Considered embarrassing and often leads to apologizing, even if no one else saw the fall.
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1
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9
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falling down
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Japan
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It is courteous to gracefully accept the assistance provided when falling down, and not make a scene
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1
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10
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falling process
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Japan
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The falling process is often associated with shame and embarrassment, and there is a cultural emphasis on maintaining balance and grace.
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