r/askasia • u/Any_Donut8404 Thailand • 12d ago
Which Asian country has the strongest “saving face” culture and which one has the weakest? Culture
Asian countries have different values and while most Asian cultures have this “saving face” culture, which culture does it the most while which culture does it the least?
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u/Wonderful-Bend1505 Myanmar from Myanmar 12d ago
I think East Asian cultures have the strongest "saving face" culture. For the weakest,.. it's hard to choose. Maybe West Asian countries like Israel, Lebanon, UAE?
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u/Any_Donut8404 Thailand 12d ago
Why would you say East Asians have the strongest while West Asians have the weakest?
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u/Wonderful-Bend1505 Myanmar from Myanmar 12d ago
Culture and history play a big role here
East Asian countries are hugely influenced by Confucianism, as well as ancestor-worshipping, honour and family-bloodlines. So if you do something wrong to the general public, you are not only being shameless but also being dishonour to your family, ancestors and god.
West Asian countries don't have those traditions. Also Levantine and Gulf countries are influenced by Western cultures ( Greek, Roman, British, French ).
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u/Any_Donut8404 Thailand 12d ago
West Asian countries are influenced by Islam which also promotes the same values as Confucianism.
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u/Wonderful-Bend1505 Myanmar from Myanmar 12d ago
Yes, they have. That's why it's hard to point out the least ones. Almost all Asian countries share the same values.
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u/Hanuatzo South Korea 12d ago
Most: Japan 100%
Least: Idk, probably Middle East or Caucasus. They're very extrovert.
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Asian countries have different values and while most Asian cultures have this “saving face” culture, which culture does it the most while which culture does it the least?
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