[WATCH]: GAIJIN TIPS #16 - YOU FAT!?

READ THE NOTE: Not that Japanese view being fat as a good thing, they just are open to talk about it. In Japan they wont withold it and say 'oh no your not fat', its a common thing to notice if someones gained weight or is overweight. They don't mention it to insult, they mention it to tell you they are concerned and it should be lost. When they mention it they have no intention to hurt your feelings (unless they are really hateful and trying to insult you) in most cases no. Its something they are open to talk about that westerners reserve so much. Just because its not of hurtful intent doesn't mean EVERYONE wont be offended. Theres clearly people who have self esteem issues, and perhapse get these comments often so it hurts them.

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