Some cultures are very gregarious and lively. They like loud music, speak to each other loudly, etc.
Which cultures have you found to be more reserved? Not necessarily cold or rude, just not as loud in public?
Some cultures are very gregarious and lively. They like loud music, speak to each other loudly, etc.
Which cultures have you found to be more reserved? Not necessarily cold or rude, just not as loud in public?
The more Japanese way would be “I like the music you are listening to.” If the person is familiar with the Japanese culture, he/she would apologize and turn down the volume. Non-Japanese or people don’t know about the culture would take this as an invitation to a conversation.
That kind of passive aggressiveness is more a Kyoto thing.
Not necessarily a Kyoto thing. It’s more common among the old generation.
Hate such passive aggressive behavior. Glad that I don’t see it so often in Tokyo. At least in the circles I run in.