culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, giving and receiving gifts is an important part of social customs to show respect and maintain relationships.

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1 buy presents Japan Gift-giving is important in building and maintaining relationships, and the act of giving and receiving gifts is deeply ingrained in social customs 1
2 buy presents Japan Important cultural practice; emphasis on thoughtful and carefully chosen gifts, often with a focus on quality rather than quantity. 1
3 buy presents Japan Customary to carefully consider the recipient's preferences and buy presents of high quality and elegance as a sign of respect and appreciation. 1
4 buy presents Japan Giving cash as a present is more common and symbolizes good luck 1
5 buy presents for others Japan Gift giving is important for building and maintaining social relationships, and it's common to give presents as a gesture of respect and gratitude. 1
6 buy presents for others Japan Sign of respect and care, often done for important festivals and to maintain social harmony. 1
7 buy presents for others Japan Common practice for showing gratitude and respect, often accompanied by elaborate gift wrapping 1
8 buy presents for others Japan Important custom, often done to maintain social relationships and show respect 1
9 buy presents for others Japan Emphasizes the importance of selecting thoughtful and high-quality gifts to show respect and consideration for the recipient. 1
10 buying presents Japan Customary to give gifts for various social and business occasions, with significant emphasis on the presentation and wrapping 1
11 buying presents Japan Giving and receiving presents is often accompanied by etiquette and customs, and the wrapping of the gift is considered very important 1
12 buying presents Japan Important to give gifts with both hands as a sign of respect 1
13 buying presents for others Japan Customary to select gifts that are beautifully wrapped and carefully presented as a sign of respect and appreciation for the recipient 1
14 buying presents for others Japan Customary to give gifts during various social occasions and business interactions 1
15 buying presents for others Japan In some situations, giving gifts can be seen as a form of bribery and is not always well-received 1
16 presents Japan Gift-giving is an important part of social etiquette, but excessive display of wealth through presents can be seen as inappropriate and may cause discomfort. 1
17 presents Japan When giving presents, it is important to show humility and modesty, and the value of the gift should not be overly extravagant. 1
18 presents Japan In these cultures, it's important to present gifts with both hands as a sign of respect and gratitude. 1