concept   receipt
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, paper receipts for small purchases are often skipped to reduce waste, but they are kept for warranty and returns.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 paper receipts Japan Often stored meticulously for potential future use or as a sign of good organization 1
2 receipt Japan Receiving a receipt is not necessarily standard practice, and it may be seen as wasteful to print out unnecessary paper. 1
3 receipt Japan It's uncommon to receive a paper receipt for small purchases, and it's considered polite not to take the receipt unless necessary to reduce waste. 1
4 receipt Japan Receipts are often used for warranty and return purposes, and it is customary to neatly fold and present receipts when seeking a return or exchange. 1