concept   nickname
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, nicknames are less common and addressing individuals by their full names or proper titles is often preferred in formal settings.

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1 alias Japan Alias is often associated with espionage or detective stories, where characters use aliases to hide their true identities. 1
2 nickname Japan Using nicknames is less common, and addressing someone by their full name or proper title is generally more respectful. 1
3 nickname Japan Nicknames are less commonly used and it's more common to address others using their formal titles or family names in professional and social settings. 1
4 nickname Japan Using someone's given name is common practice, and using a nickname may be considered impolite or overly familiar 1
5 nickname Japan Nicknames are not commonly used in formal or professional settings, and may be considered too casual or familiar 1
6 nickname Japan Using nicknames is not as common, and people prefer to address each other by their full names or appropriate titles 1
7 nickname usage Japan Less common and formal; often addressed by surnames or titles 1