However, this is <\/strong>a myth. There are many ways to show your feelings without touching someone or saying something too direct in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt might be surprising for some people, but I will explain later how you can show you care for someone without being too explicit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Japan, expressing emotions indirectly rather than saying what you feel is more common<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Japanese are much more indirect in their behavior than Westerners are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, one of my Japanese female friends would probably never call me if she wanted to see me, but she would wait until I called her after several days when I missed her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, if I called her first, she would be surprised because it is unusual for a man to call a woman first in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding this situation, the Japanese usually say that Westerners are more straightforward and even rude when they don’t beat around the bush!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, two Japanese people who are good friends will probably hug each other when they meet after a long time, even if it is to greet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But this behavior would never occur between Japanese and their boss because they want to show respect to senior colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do the Japanese show affection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, what are some specific ways to show you care without being too direct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Giving a unique nickname<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you call your boyfriend or girlfriend by a unique nickname only the two of you know, it makes him\/her happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) Giving little gifts on special occasions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It doesn’t matter how simple the gift is; paying attention to your partner’s interests and hobbies will make them happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So next time you see something related to their favorite sport, game, or animal, don’t hesitate to buy it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) Holding hands when you walk together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Holding your partner’s hand, even briefly, means a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Japanese people think holding hands with someone is lovely, and especially if the weather is good, they enjoy walking together in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) Giving a massage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Many people have stiff shoulders in Japan, and giving a massage is one of the most effective ways to show that you care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask your friend or partner how their shoulders are, and then give them a nice massage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) Showing attention to small details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For instance, I like advertisements that catch someone’s attention by writing or saying something with a hidden meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is very common in Japan because Japanese people want to play with words, and even if you didn’t do it on purpose, your partner would be delighted if you noticed these small things!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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