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Japanese is very complicated with all the kanji characters and keigo language, but besides that, there is one thing that I personally think that you should avoid when you talk to a Japanese person.

It is… complimenting them.

When I was living in the U.S. and talking in English, it was very common for someone to say…
“Nice clothes you have!”
“I love your new hairstyle!”
But in Japan, this may cause trouble.

In every organization in Japan (companies, schools, and families), we have quite a strict hierarchical relationship like the “Senpai” and “Kohai” concept. There is even a saying in Japan that goes, “If your superior says a crow is white, then it’s white.”

Complimenting is considered to be something that a person of a higher rank can do to someone in a lower position. This means the moment you compliment someone, you might unintentionally send out a message saying “I am superior to you.”

But of course, if it’s between someone you already have a great relationship with this will not be a problem. I’m just suggesting that complimenting is not a good way to greet someone new or talk to anyone who is in a higher position than you.

*The content is based on personal studies and experience
There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects

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[tristanrussell]

“You look nice today”


What the f*ck you say to me

[danz]

"Declare dominance by complementing."

[manwithstds]

"nice jacket bro"
*Boss music starts playing*

[bruhbun]

"Wow boss thanks for thanks for the homemade lunch!"

"This meal was your last"

[satrickptar]

"How much overthinking do you want?"
Japan: Yes

[BWxEclipse]

“Hey man I like your shirt”

*gets suplexed into next century*

[dayitaelnajmipatria]

"Hi, i like your new hairstyle!"

*And i took that personally.*

[MikyBounty]

"Did you go under a truck recently? You're more ugly than usual."

"Take me."

[Mikeyyyy_]

"Hey, cool necklace"

"Never should've come here"
*Skyrim combat music*

[littlebearandchicken]

Japanese people be like: "Hello boss, I'm extraordinarily indifferent to your presence today!"

[gtrman]

Me: "Sir! I love how you are superior to me!!"

Boss: "I...I....I dont know what to say..."

[zoomer]

"Your so handsome. I wish I'm handsome as you"

"I'm offended."

[Luka_D_Snots]

“Hey you suck. Your whole life is a failure”
“Thanks bro”

[morethncharacs]

"Hey nice hat!"
*"YOU THINK YOU'RE BETTER THAN ME?"*

[Makingnewnamesisdumb]

I wonder why there aren't any anime antagonists that indirectly belittle the hero with compliments.

[Rena]

Rap battles in Japan be like:

"I love your new coat!"
"Oh yeah? Well I think your glasses are pretty nice!"
"Oh no, you have such cool shoes! They go very well with your trousers!"
"Well, I think you are doing an amazing job!"

[coleandhisvideos]

"You look great today"

"Look here bitch"

[Adam-hsft]

Tourist: "You're cool"

Tour guide: "what was that?"
*boss music starts*

[canoewithmeat]

Power play: compliment everybody and when they inevitably ask you if you knew about the implied superiority, say yes and keep complimenting them

[kennynakawaki]

At this point, I believe just breathing in Japan might disrespect someone already 😂