concept   listening
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, active listening without direct eye contact is valued as a sign of respect and attentiveness.
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1 hear music Japan It is considered impolite to listen to music loudly in public spaces, especially on public transportation 1
2 hear music Japan Listening to music through headphones or earphones in public spaces is often considered rude, and people tend to be more discreet about their music preferences. 1
3 listen Japan Active listening, including nodding and verbal acknowledgements, is important to show respect to the speaker. 1
4 listen Japan Maintaining eye contact while listening may be seen as impolite or confrontational, and it is common to listen attentively without making direct eye contact. 1
5 listen Japan It is respectful to show attentive listening by nodding and making vocal affirmations while someone is speaking. 1
6 listening Japan Silence and attentiveness are valued in conversations, and active listening may involve non-verbal cues like nodding. 1
7 listening Japan Silence and nonverbal cues, such as nodding and minimal verbal feedback, are valued during conversations as a sign of respect and attentiveness. 1
8 listening Japan Active listening is highly valued and considered an essential part of communication, showing respect and understanding. 1
9 listening Japan Active listening skills are highly valued in professional settings, but direct eye contact during listening may be seen as confrontational or aggressive in personal settings. 1
10 listening Japan Listening attentively without interrupting is a sign of respect, especially when in a conversation with elders or authority figures. 1