In Japan, you never say no 断り方

Les Japonais ont plusieurs formules pour signifier un refus

The Japanese have several formulas to signify a refusal

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The art of declining

It is sometimes difficult for those who express their thoughts clearly... but the Japanese rarely say "no" directly. There's cultural diplomacy involved when one declines: Discover Japanese-style diplomacy.

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