| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | gain | Japan | Gaining honor and respect within the community is highly valued in personal and professional pursuits. | 1 |
| 2 | increase | Japan | Maintaining the harmony of the group is often valued over individual increase in wealth or status. | 1 |
| 3 | raise | Japan | Asking for a raise may be considered disrespectful and going against the traditional group-oriented work culture. | 1 |
| 4 | raise | Japan | Employees tend to be more discreet and typically do not directly ask for a raise, as it may be seen as impolite or confrontational. | 1 |