🎁 Gift giving in Japanese culture 4

4. Modesty and Discretion:

🍉 General gift-giving: Givers may openly show enthusiasm and pride in their chosen gift.

😎 Japanese custom: In Japan, humility is vital.

Givers often downplay the significance of the gift, saying things like "つまらないものですが" ("tsumaranai mono desu ga"), meaning "This is just a small thing, but please accept it."

We say that even the gift is not just a tiny thing. 🤣

This is done to show modesty and politeness.

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