concept   disapproval
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, expressing disapproval indirectly is common to avoid confrontation and maintain harmony.
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1 contempt Japan Expressing contempt directly or openly is seen as confrontational and disrespectful, and it is often avoided in collective or hierarchical settings. 1
2 contempt Japan In some situations, showing contempt towards authority figures or those deemed unworthy of respect is seen as a way to maintain harmony and social order. 1
3 deny Japan Denying a request or invitation is often done indirectly to maintain harmony and save face. 1
4 deny Japan Denying a request or an accusation may be seen as polite and humble, as it shows an unwillingness to trouble others. 1
5 deny Japan Denying a request or invitation is considered polite and humble. 1
6 disapproval Japan Disapproval is often expressed indirectly through non-verbal cues such as silence, avoiding eye contact, or a polite rejection, rather than direct confrontation. 1
7 disapproval Japan Indirectly expressing disapproval is more common, as direct confrontation is typically avoided. 1
8 disapproval Japan Expressing disapproval directly can be seen as confrontational and may be avoided in order to maintain harmony and save face. 1