concept   communication
culture   Japan
statement   Japanese communication emphasizes indirect, non-verbal communication for subtlety and harmony.
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1 communicate Japan Non-verbal communication, such as subtle gestures and reading between the lines, is highly valued in addition to verbal communication. 1
2 communicate Japan Communication often involves implicit and indirect expressions, including non-verbal cues and subtle hints. 1
3 communicate Japan Nonverbal communication and indirect speech are often used to convey messages, with an emphasis on maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontation. 1
4 communicate Japan Often involves indirect and implicit communication, including non-verbal cues and gestures 1
5 communicating Japan Non-verbal communication, such as subtle gestures and facial expressions, is highly valued in conveying thoughts and feelings. 1
6 communicating Japan Non-verbal communication, such as subtle gestures and body language, is considered important for expressing oneself and understanding others. 1
7 communicating Japan Non-verbal communication and indirect communication are valued and preferred in many situations 1
8 communicating Japan Indirect communication and non-verbal cues are often valued and used for conveying messages. 1
9 communicating Japan Indirect communication is preferred; people often use non-verbal cues and implicit language to convey messages. 1
10 communication Japan Often involves indirect and implicit non-verbal cues 1
11 communication Japan Nonverbal communication and reading between the lines are often considered just as important as verbal communication. 1
12 communication Japan Indirect communication is preferred, non-verbal cues are highly significant, and maintaining harmony is essential 1
13 communication Japan Non-verbal communication, such as reading between the lines and understanding gestures, is often as important as verbal communication. 1
14 communication Japan Indirect and implicit communication is often preferred. 1
15 communication Japan Importance of subtle non-verbal communication and hierarchical structures 1
16 communication Japan Communication tends to be indirect and relies on non-verbal cues to convey messages. 1
17 communication Japan Non-verbal communication and subtlety are highly valued in interactions 1
18 communication boundaries Japan Silence is often used to convey respect and attentiveness during communication 1
19 communication boundaries Japan Humor and sarcasm may be seen as inappropriate or disrespectful during communication, especially in serious contexts 1
20 communication norms Japan Nonverbal communication, such as bowing and maintaining eye contact, is highly valued. 1
21 direct communication Japan Indirect communication is more common, and people may use nonverbal cues to convey messages 1
22 direct communication Japan Indirect communication and reading between the lines is common to maintain harmony and avoid conflict 1
23 direct communication Japan Indirect communication, using non-verbal cues and reading between the lines, is often preferred to maintain harmony and save face 1
24 direct communication Japan Subtle and nuanced communication is preferred, with direct confrontation or disagreement avoided if possible 1
25 high context communication Japan Highly valued, relies on implicit cues and nonverbal signals 1
26 mode of communication Japan Non-verbal communication, such as bowing and subtle gestures, is considered an important mode of communication in addition to verbal communication. 1