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In Japanese culture, a smile (笑顔) often carries a deeper meaning. It is not only a symbol of happiness but also of harmony and social cohesion. Smiling is considered an important social tool that helps to smooth interpersonal interactions and to convey politeness and respect.
1 Νοε 2020 · Furthermore, Japanese culture puts greater emphasis on smiling with the eyes rather than the mouth. It is interesting to note that one can easily determine whether this kind of smile is sincere or fake.
Research published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people from a Japanese cultural background may be better than Americans at detecting when a smile is genuine or false. Japanese people tend to focus attention on the eyes rather than the mouth when expressing emotions or reading them in others.
1 Ιαν 2009 · The Japanese smile is just one example of a cultural behavior that disrupts human relations and productivity in a multicultural organization. But working globally is an
This chapter focuses on happy facial expressions, clarifying the intentions behind smiles. In particular, a characteristic of Japanese culture is its emphasis on harmony and the frequent display of smiles.
Of 19 different types of smile, only six occur when we’re having a good time. The rest happen when we’re in pain, embarrassed, uncomfortable, horrified or even miserable. A smile may mean ...
This would be explained by the fact that smiles have some negative connotations in Japan, where maturity is seen as rooted in stoicism and seriousness despite underlying emotions. Instead of expressing joy, smiles are often used for that purpose: to hid underling emotions rather than display them.