The Japanese have a word for it
Subtitle: the complete guide to Japanese thought and culture
By: Boye Lafayette De Mente.
Publisher: Passport Books
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Lincolnwood, Ill
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 394
Subjects: Japanese language -- Terms and phrases.; Japan -- Social life and customs -- Terminology.
Table of contents: title: A Cultural Overview: 14 Selections. Tate Shakai / The Vertical Society -- Wa / Holy Harmony --Giri / Living with Unending Obligations -- Tatemae - honne / Facade vs. Reality -- Amae / Indulgent Love -- Giseisha / The Victim Syndrome -- Kao / Keeping Your Face Intact -- Enryo / Holding Back -- O’kyaku-San / The Honorable Customer -- Kata / Acting Like Ants -- Aisatsu / Paying Proper Respect -- Go-En / The Honorable Relationship -- Yamato Damashii / The Spirit of Japan -- San / A Little Word with a Big Role.