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May 10, 2025 · Why do Japanese people care so much about face? Let's explore this Japanese obsession with face and the factors that make it so important.

Mar 20, 2023 · In Japan, saving face is an integral part of their culture, and it plays a significant role in their daily interactions. This concept is rooted in the Japanese value system, which emphasizes …

Sep 17, 2017 · Why face is important, how face is gained, what a line is, and how face is saved is explained in greater detail in this chapter. Facework processes and the concept of an interaction …

Jun 30, 2025 · The desire to avoid causing loss of face for oneself, one’s organization, or for others can be said to be the motivation behind many things that Japanese organizations do that are puzzling to …

Feb 19, 2024 · This study examines how face is protected for smoothly conducting English classes and building good relationships among class teachers (CTs), native English teachers (NETs), and …

Japanese and Korean have complex grammatical systems built around showing respect, and they are intrinsically linked to face. Using the correct form is not just polite; it’s a way of acknowledging and …

Face-saving in EFL Classes in an Elementary School in Japan. This research explored the relationship between face/Identity and Politeness Theory, identity and politeness theory, and teacher use of L1 …

Tatemae, the carefully constructed public face, is a fundamental aspect of Japanese culture. It is a complex and nuanced concept that reflects the emphasis on social harmony, group cohesion, and …

May 27, 2021 · In Japan, one can save face (menboku o tomatsu —面目を保つ), lose face (menboku o ushinau —面目を失う), give face, show face, fix face and even loan face. All of these variations are …