concept   going
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the act of going is tied to social etiquette such as shoe removal and indirect language use.

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1 field trips Japan Less common due to focus on standardized testing and limited time for extracurricular activities 1
2 going Japan Taking off shoes before entering someone's home is a common courtesy when going to visit someone. 1
3 going Japan It is considered rude to use the term 'going to the bathroom' directly, instead, euphemisms or indirect language are preferred. 1
4 going Japan Politeness often dictates specifying the purpose of leaving, such as 'going to the restroom' or 'going to meet someone'. 1
5 going Japan In the context of social interactions, 'going' can refer to the act of joining a specific trend or being socially active online. 1
6 trip Japan Taking a group trip to view cherry blossoms is a popular seasonal activity. 1
7 trip Japan Group tours and meticulously planned itineraries are popular ways to travel. 1
8 tripping Japan Tripping in public is seen as unfortunate but not necessarily embarrassing, as accidents happen and people may offer assistance. 1