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Japan Tops Canada As World's Most Polite Nation
Japan Tops Canada As World's Most Polite Nation
What makes a country “polite”—and which ones stand out globally?
A new survey of over 4,600 respondents by Remitly reveals a clear frontrunner.
Japan alone captured more than 35% of all votes, far ahead of every other country on the list.
As Visual Capitalist's Gabriel Cohen shows in the chart below, the ranking highlights how perceptions of politeness vary worldwide, while also revealing strong regional patterns across Europe and Asia.
Perceptions of politeness can shape everything from tourism experiences to international business relationships.
For travelers, these rankings often...
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