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In Japanese culture, enryo is necessary in relationships with one's relatives who are in the 'inner' circle.
In Japanese culture, enryo is necessary in relationships with one's relatives who are in the 'inner' circle.
False
Amae is present in the 'middle zone' of human relationships among the Japanese.
Amae is present in the 'middle zone' of human relationships among the Japanese.
False
The Japanese feel giri (obligation) towards people they are close to and with whom they can amaeru.
The Japanese feel giri (obligation) towards people they are close to and with whom they can amaeru.
False
In Japanese culture, there is no need for enryo in relationships with strangers, who are part of the 'outer' circle.
In Japanese culture, there is no need for enryo in relationships with strangers, who are part of the 'outer' circle.
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The Japanese have similar attitudes towards human relations in both the inner and outer circles.
The Japanese have similar attitudes towards human relations in both the inner and outer circles.
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According to Doi, the Japanese sense of guilt is most strongly aroused when betraying the trust of members of a different group.
According to Doi, the Japanese sense of guilt is most strongly aroused when betraying the trust of members of a different group.
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Giri-type relationships where enryo is present are considered part of the 'inner' circle among the Japanese.
Giri-type relationships where enryo is present are considered part of the 'inner' circle among the Japanese.
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In the middle zone of human relationships among the Japanese, there is neither amae nor enryo.
In the middle zone of human relationships among the Japanese, there is neither amae nor enryo.
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The world of tanin refers to individuals with whom one has strong connections in Japanese culture.
The world of tanin refers to individuals with whom one has strong connections in Japanese culture.
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According to Sahashi (1980), the Japanese express more appreciation towards people they are close to than towards acquaintances.
According to Sahashi (1980), the Japanese express more appreciation towards people they are close to than towards acquaintances.
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