[Niknaizorai]

As long as it is quoted with the source, it is not a problem.

I think the purpose of this Japanese forum is the understanding of Japanese culture. Everything is an open contribution to understanding the culture.

These are Japanese culture classics that you would have to study in any Asian Studies programme in the world. These are perennial (timeless)concepts.

Tatemae / Honne concept is very essential to understand Japanese culture as any expert in the subject will confirm.

I am in graduate school and I am studying a Master in Asian studies plus my two years girlfriend is from Japan.

I am sorry challenging your status quo but I was trying to contribute constructively to this subject.