concept   blocking
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, blocking someone, even online, is considered confrontational and is typically avoided for the sake of social harmony.

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1 block Japan Wooden blocks are used for traditional art of Japanese woodblock printing 1
2 block Japan In East Asia, the concept of 'block' is associated with densely populated urban areas and high-rise buildings. 1
3 blocking Japan Blocking someone, even online, is seen as an extreme measure and is generally avoided to maintain social harmony. 1
4 blocking Japan Blocking is considered quite rude and confrontational, and is typically avoided in favor of more subtle methods of distancing oneself from others. 1