concept   self-promotion
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, humility and indirect encouragement are valued, and overt self-promotion is discouraged.
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1 encourage others Japan Encouraging others is important, but it is often done subtly and indirectly, as direct praise or encouragement can be seen as boastful or causing embarrassment. 1
2 encourage others Japan Encouraging others indirectly through modesty and humility is valued, while overt praise may be less common. 1
3 persuasive Japan Persuasive communication often involves subtlety, humility, and indirect language to avoid causing offense or confrontation. 1
4 persuasive Japan Being too overtly persuasive can be seen as pushy and aggressive, and may not be well-received in social interactions. 1
5 persuasive Japan Persuasive communication is often based on building trust and establishing long-term relationships. 1
6 persuasive Japan Being too persuasive or assertive can be seen as impolite or aggressive, and is often frowned upon in social interactions. 1
7 promote Japan Promoting oneself too overtly is often seen as boastful or arrogant, and humility is valued. 1
8 self-promotion Japan Humble behavior and avoiding self-promotion is often valued more and seen as a sign of modesty and respect 1
9 self-promotion Japan Viewed as boastful and arrogant, and generally discouraged in favor of modesty and humility. 1
10 self-promotion Japan Seen as self-centered and lacking consideration for others, and is discouraged in favor of collective harmony. 1