concept   expression
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, maintaining emotional restraint and using subtle facial expressions is valued in public and social settings.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 expression Japan Encouraged to maintain emotional restraint and avoid expressing strong opinions in public and social settings 1
2 expression Japan Public displays of emotion are often muted and stoicism is valued, particularly in formal settings. 1
3 expressions Japan Use of subtle and restrained facial expressions is valued in social interactions 1
4 expressions Japan Nonverbal expressions are often more subtle and understated, with less use of dramatic gestures 1