Honne vs Tatemae: When do Japanese people lie and when do they reveal their true feelings? soranews24.com

People on the street in Japan explain the reasons why they sometimes have to tell white lies in social situations.
▼ Take a look at some explanations of honne and tatemae in the video below.
Whereas honne relates to the feelings and actions you conceal when interacting in a group, tatemae, which translates to “face” or “public position”, relates to the things you say and do while interacting with others, in order to make people happy and create a good time for everyone involved.
To find out more about what people in Japan think about other interesting issues, check out the Ask Japanese YouTube channel for more videos!
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