concept   assist
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, offering unsolicited assistance is considered impolite due to a focus on personal privacy and autonomy.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 assist Japan It is considered polite to not offer assistance unless specifically asked, as it may be seen as interfering or presumptuous 1
2 assist Japan It is considered impolite to offer unsolicited assistance, as it may be seen as questioning the other person's competence. 1
3 assist Japan Offering assistance without being asked can sometimes be seen as intrusive, and there is a stronger emphasis on maintaining personal space and privacy. 1
4 assist device malfunction Japan Assist device malfunction is deeply stigmatized and can bring shame to the user and their family, leading to social isolation and loss of reputation. 1
5 assistive technology Japan Highly advanced and integrated into societal infrastructure to assist elderly and disabled individuals in various aspects of life 1