建前 refers to the facade or socially acceptable behavior that people display in public.
Think of 建前 as wearing a mask at a masquerade ball. You put on a different face to fit into social situations, just like how people show a different side of themselves in public.
本音 (ほんね): It represents one's true thoughts, feelings, or intentions that they may not openly express.
礼儀正しい (れいぎただしい): This term means "polite" or "well-mannered" and is often associated with displaying proper 建前 in social interactions.
外交的な態度 (がいこうてきなたいど): It translates to "diplomatic attitude" and can be used to describe someone who is skilled at maintaining a socially acceptable 建前.
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