concept   strangers
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, there is a strong emphasis on politeness and respect towards strangers, leading to reserved interaction and personal space respect.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 stranger Japan Politeness and courtesy towards strangers, even when in need of assistance 1
2 strangers Japan Politeness and respect towards strangers, even in crowded or urban areas 1
3 strangers Japan There is a traditional culture of politeness and respect towards strangers, often leading to a reserved and formal interaction when encountering them. 1
4 strangers Japan There is a general reluctance to interact with strangers in public spaces, and personal space is highly respected. 1