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There exist stereotypes for every kind of people and the Japanese are no exception. Here are some;

1. All Japanese People Love Manga, Anime and Cosplay.

This is like assuming that all Americans love baseball and handguns. While the country is often associated with these things, not every single citizen enjoys them.

2. Japanese People Don’t Like Letting People into their personal Bubble and are Really Weird about Personal Space.

For some reason a lot of people view Japanese people as being very anti-touchy-feely and kind of prude. While this may be somewhat true with person to person relationships and PDA like holding hands and kissing and whatnot, this is most certainly not true with daily commutes and train rides.

3. Japan is a High-Tech Wonderland.

This may have been true during the bubble in the 70’s and 80’s, but don’t let the bright lights of Shibuya crossing fool you. Japan is now lagging far behind its neighbors in China and Korea, as well as most of the Western world. Diplomats and foreign workers in Japan are usually shocked to find they still need to use a fax machine at the office.

4. Everyone is Extremely Polite at all Times.

On the surface, this seems to be the case; people are quiet on the subway, they don’t litter, and friendly bows are exchanged when friends meet up or part ways. However, most Japanese are about as polite or impolite as anyone else in a casual or informal setting.

5. Japanese People Eat Sushi Every Day.

Sushi is the most obvious staple food of Japan, but it is far being the only one. Furthermore, and this may come as a shock – some Japanese people do not enjoy raw fish.

As with many misconceptions, some of them are based on some truth that has been exaggerated to the extreme, but some of the misconceptions about Japan are downright outlandish.

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Common Cliches about France & the French:

Stereotypes; Some that can't be denied and some that simply aren't true.

- French are romantic people. PDAs like kissing are the norm.
- French people smoke a lot, dubbed as "Europe's Chimney".
- French don't wash often. This was because of the limited water resources back in the day.
- French are obsessed with cheese, baguettes and wine. Top consumers of cheese in the world.
- French are lazy. They have the most paid holidays in a year.

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