Ojigi, The Art of Deference I Discover Off-Beat Japan I ARTE

In Japan politeness is deeply codified depending on your place in the hierarchy. Where you stand in the lift, how you get into a taxi, and especially how you greet others, depends on your social standing. The concept of Ojigi is instilled in every Japanese child, and adults go on to hire consultants to make sure they get the nuances just right. But if it sounds deeply constraining, it is supposed to provide balance and stability. WATCH: The Suicide Forest I Aokigahara - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGejAiOX5pE Ojigi, The Art of Deference I Discover Off-beat Japan 🗓 Available until the 17/09/2023 ARTE brings you the latest on off-beat Japan ARTE Documentary is here to tell you more about what’s going on in the world of culture, news and current affairs with powerful, refreshing and entertaining docs subtitled in English for our international fans. Discover a whole world on #ARTE Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVogAsASqbceBmQMi1WA39g #Japan #Ojigi #ARTEdocumentary #Japanese #bow


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