concept   argumentation
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, indirect communication and subtle expressions of disagreement are highly valued to maintain harmony and avoid confrontational argumentation.
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1 argue Japan Arguing is often avoided in order to maintain harmony and save face, and disagreements are typically resolved through consensus building and non-confrontational communication. 1
2 argue Japan Arguing openly in public or in professional settings is often considered rude and a sign of disrespect. 1
3 argue Japan Arguing is generally avoided in public and seen as a way to disrupt harmony and cause discomfort. 1
4 argue Japan Arguing is generally seen as confrontational and disrespectful, and it is often avoided in order to maintain harmony and save face. 1
5 argue Japan Arguing is often viewed as disrespectful and a sign of losing self-control, and is generally avoided in public settings. 1
6 argument Japan Maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontations is highly valued; open arguments are seen as disruptive and should be avoided in public settings. 1
7 argument Japan Avoiding public confrontation and maintaining harmony in group settings is highly valued, thus engaging in arguments or heated debates is often considered impolite and disruptive. 1
8 argument Japan Openly disagreeing with someone and engaging in heated arguments is generally seen as disrespectful and disruptive to harmony in social interactions. 1
9 argument Japan Avoiding direct confrontation and maintaining harmony is valued, so engaging in argument is often seen as confrontational and avoided if possible. 1
10 argument Japan Avoiding direct confrontation and preserving harmony in communication is highly valued, and engaging in heated arguments is often frowned upon. 1
11 argumentation Japan Maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontational argumentation is often valued, and indirect communication is preferred. 1
12 debate Japan Debates are less common in schools and universities, and are not often structured with specific rules and time limits. 1
13 debate Japan Debate is less common in educational or political settings, with more emphasis on consensus-building and harmony in communication. 1
14 debate Japan Debates may focus on consensus building and harmony rather than direct confrontation. 1
15 debate Japan Debates are less commonly used in political campaigns, and decision-making is often more consensus-driven. 1
16 disagreement Japan Avoiding direct confrontation and maintaining harmony is valued, so disagreements are often expressed subtly or indirectly to preserve relationships. 1
17 disagreement Japan Openly expressing disagreements is less common as it can be seen as causing conflict and disrupting harmony within the group. 1
18 disagreement Japan Openly expressing disagreement can be seen as confrontational and disrespectful, and is often avoided in order to maintain harmony. 1
19 discussion Japan Discussions are often conducted in a more reserved and indirect manner, with an emphasis on maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontation. 1
20 discussion Japan Emphasis on consensus building and indirect communication, with a focus on harmony and avoiding conflict during discussions. 1
21 discussion Japan Discussions are often more reserved and consensus-based, and it's important to avoid causing conflict or discomfort by expressing strong, differing opinions. 1
22 discussion Japan Respectful and harmonious discussions are valued, and it is important to avoid confrontation or direct disagreement. 1
23 discussion Japan Discussion often involves indirect and harmonious communication, with an emphasis on group consensus and avoiding conflicts. 1