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The book delves into the stereotype of Japan as the most polite nation, analyzing the acquisition and expression of proper conduct. It contrasts Japan's strong focus on courtesy and civility with Western modern ideals like individualism, society, and freedom. Through this examination, it reveals the complexities and nuances of Japanese social behavior, highlighting how these cultural values coexist and sometimes conflict with contemporary Western perspectives.
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Japanese Propriety, Past and Present, Florian Coulmas
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Japanese Propriety, Past and Present
- Subtitle
- Disciplined Liberalism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Florian Coulmas
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 156
- ISBN13
- 9781032444802
- Description
- The book delves into the stereotype of Japan as the most polite nation, analyzing the acquisition and expression of proper conduct. It contrasts Japan's strong focus on courtesy and civility with Western modern ideals like individualism, society, and freedom. Through this examination, it reveals the complexities and nuances of Japanese social behavior, highlighting how these cultural values coexist and sometimes conflict with contemporary Western perspectives.