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tatemae and honne 

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Meaning Public Face and Private Face in Japanese Society from Japanese. Tatemae is to do and say what your family, friends, peers, coworkers and others in society expect you to do and say versus Honne is to express your true opinions or feelings by saying or doing them. In context is only acceptable in several settings including but not limited to at home with your family, with close friends and when you're drunk at a bar after work with your coworkers.
I will do my duty and refrain from speaking is Tatemae. If not expressing my true feelings is Honne. "My hobby is reading the air and refraining from speaking" - Christopher Bevins as Japan, Hetalia Axis Powers Season One episode 4 2009 C.E. Thus is Tatemae and Honne.
tatemae and honne by TheHeroKing April 22, 2023

Japanese etiquette tatemae & honne 

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Japanese etiquette tatemae & honne -

Japanese culture, honne & tatemae are concepts that describe the difference between one's true feelings & public behavior. Honne (本音) refers to one's true thoughts & feelings, while tatemae (建前) is the outward facade or social behavior presented to others. This distinction is important for understanding Japanese social interactions and maintaining harmony within group-oriented society.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Honne (本音) - True Feelings:

Honne represents a person's genuine thoughts, emotions, and intentions.

It is often kept private, especially in public settings or with those outside one's close circle.

In some cases, honne might be shared with very close friends or family.

Tatemae (建前) - Public Face:

Tatemae is the public persona or behavior that is presented to the outside world.

It is often used to maintain harmony, avoid conflict, and uphold social norms.

Tatemae can involve being polite, indirect, or even making white lies to avoid causing offense or discomfort.
Japanese etiquette tatemae & honne - basically Japanese people are two faced .... opposite of chinese people who are more in your face new yorkish

In essence, understanding honne and tatemae is about recognizing that Japanese individuals may not always express their true thoughts and feelings directly, and that this is often a deliberate and culturally accepted practice

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