concept   laughter
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, laughter is expressed quietly and politely in public settings.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 howl with laughter Japan Less common expression to indicate laughter, more emphasis on polite laughter 1
2 howl with laughter Japan Not a common expression; laughter is often more subdued and restrained in public 1
3 howl with laughter Japan Less common expression, as laughter is often more restrained and polite 1
4 howling with laughter Japan Less common expression of amusement, with laughter being more subdued and controlled. 1
5 howling with laughter Japan Considered rude or inappropriate to laugh very loudly in public, so 'howling with laughter' is not a common expression in these cultures. 1
6 howling with laughter Japan Considered impolite or rude to laugh loudly or uncontrollably in public 1
7 howling with laughter Japan Less common expression; laughter is typically expressed more subtly 1
8 howling with laughter Japan Less common expression, with laughter generally expressed more quietly and reservedly 1