concept   invitation
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, it is polite to decline an invitation before accepting it.

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1 hatch Japan In Japan and China, hatching of eggs is associated with the hatching of sea creatures like turtles and fish 1
2 invitation Japan Giving a gift as a token of appreciation when accepting an invitation is common and expected. 1
3 invitation Japan Inviting someone multiple times can be considered pushy or rude, as the initial refusal is often seen as a polite decline. 1
4 invite Japan It is polite to decline an invitation at least once before accepting, as a sign of humility and respect. 1
5 invite Japan It is important to decline an invitation politely to avoid causing embarrassment to the host. 1