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Communication: (Japanese Honorifics) "Although honorifics are not part of the basic grammar of the Japanese language, they are a fundamental part of the sociolinguistics of Japanese, and proper use is essential to proficient and appropriate speech. Significantly, referring to oneself using an honorific, or dropping an honorific when it is required, is a serious faux pas, in either case coming across as clumsy or arrogant" ("Japanese Honorifics," n.d., "Usage," para. 1). Japanese Honorifics, Focus Studying, Kanji Japanese, Intercultural Communication, Basic Language, Japan Places, Japanese Language Lessons, Basic Grammar, Story Writing Prompts

Communication: (Japanese Honorifics) "Although honorifics are not part of the basic grammar of the Japanese language, they are a fundamental part of the sociolinguistics of Japanese, and proper use is essential to proficient and appropriate speech. Significantly, referring to oneself using an honorific, or dropping an honorific when it is required, is a serious faux pas, in either case coming across as clumsy or arrogant" ("Japanese Honorifics," n.d., "Usage," para. 1).

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