A very thought-provoking concept and a topic for endless debate. You have arguably given the best positive spin on the most delicate topic of culturally-induced behavioral differences. West vs East; Honest vs Harmony; Independent vs Community:- why often one fails to understand the other?
A fine balance is indeed essential for survival. Thank you for taking me from Portugal to Japan and making me contemplate.
What an apt book suggestion for the concept of honne and tatemae.
Isn't that why we think about words from different cultures around the world? We are all so different. Even our concepts of right and wrong are sometimes different. We can see this as an object of condemnation or judgement, or we can see it as an enrichment. I choose to see it as an enrichment. Thank you for choosing to think with me each week. You are precious to me.
Dot on. Whilst language and concepts from our world can't contain the emotions we experience, we search for words and philosophies from other cultures. Your positivity is infectious and I thoroughly enjoy your unique perspectives. Sending you warm regards and a virtual embrace for giving me sunshine with your words on my otherwise gloomy day.
Write on. From the bottom of my heart, Cheers for spreading happiness :)
I’m so happy for you & your new readers! I’ve loved ALL your posts!
Thank you so much!
A very thought-provoking concept and a topic for endless debate. You have arguably given the best positive spin on the most delicate topic of culturally-induced behavioral differences. West vs East; Honest vs Harmony; Independent vs Community:- why often one fails to understand the other?
A fine balance is indeed essential for survival. Thank you for taking me from Portugal to Japan and making me contemplate.
What an apt book suggestion for the concept of honne and tatemae.
Waiting for what's in store next week.
Cheers :)
Thank you Anju & Preethi.
Isn't that why we think about words from different cultures around the world? We are all so different. Even our concepts of right and wrong are sometimes different. We can see this as an object of condemnation or judgement, or we can see it as an enrichment. I choose to see it as an enrichment. Thank you for choosing to think with me each week. You are precious to me.
Cheers :)
Dot on. Whilst language and concepts from our world can't contain the emotions we experience, we search for words and philosophies from other cultures. Your positivity is infectious and I thoroughly enjoy your unique perspectives. Sending you warm regards and a virtual embrace for giving me sunshine with your words on my otherwise gloomy day.
Write on. From the bottom of my heart, Cheers for spreading happiness :)
Thank you so much for those kind words, they brightened my day and made me happy.
Have a wonderful weekend. Cheers:)