Honne and tatemae

Honne and tatemae are Japanese words that describe the contrast between a person's true feelings and desires (本音 hon'ne, "true sound") and the behavior and opinions one displays in public (建前 tatemae, "built in front", "façade"). In many cases Tatemae leads to outright telling of lies, because the true inward feelings don't want to get exposed. The honne–tatemae divide is considered by some to be of paramount importance in Japanese culture.

Honne and tatemae

Honne and tatemae are Japanese words that describe the contrast between a person's true feelings and desires (本音 hon'ne, "true sound") and the behavior and opinions one displays in public (建前 tatemae, "built in front", "façade"). In many cases Tatemae leads to outright telling of lies, because the true inward feelings don't want to get exposed. The honne–tatemae divide is considered by some to be of paramount importance in Japanese culture.