what is the similirities behind japan and philippines?
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Answer:
Yes, there are similarities invalues/traditions between Japanese andFilipinos. The following are some of the examples: Japanese and Filipinos are both respectful.
Explanation:
Even though Japan and Philippines are (kinda) near each other the people and culture are very different. Japanese people are more reserve and shy while Philippine people are extremely friendly and open. There are small things and big things that the Japanese people are very similar to the Philippine people.
example when Japanese people scratch our heads when we do not know the answer (or back of our heads) the Philippine people also do the same thing. Also when passing by they also shape their hands into
Taking shoes off when entering home, We (Japanese) take off our shoes when we enter our home and leave it at the Genkan, the Philippine people also do the same (but they often leave their shoes in front the door)
Can not say No directly saying No directly both the Japanese people and Filipino beat around the bus and have difficulty saying No.
Putting the index finger in front of the nose when addressing one’s self, or pointing the index finger in front of your nose when you address yourself. Both Japanese and Filipino people do it.
Both Japanese and Philippine people dislike or are offended by body odor. Smelly people are deemed offensive by both Japanese and Philippine people. Filipinos shower everyday before leaving to work, Japanese people shower every night. We expect people to put on deodorant or not put so strong smelling perfume. We do not say it directly but both Japanese and Filipino are offended and turned off by body odor or strong perfumes.
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