I answered this question last year.
My first language is Japanese. In Japanese, romantic (ロマンチック, a word borrowed from English) means the feeling of love.
I once had a conversation with a Peruvian about cultural differences. Most Japanese people think that hugging and kissing are only for couples. Of course, public displays of affection are not common. According to some data, the average Japanese first kiss is between 16 years old and 18 years old. This first kiss is usually with a boyfriend or girlfriend.
However, in Spanish and Latin American cultures, hugging and kissing are common greetings. I remember the first time I met my friends in Spain. They kissed me on the cheek. I was surprised when they actually did it.
In English, romantic doesn’t just mean intimacy or desire for the other person. Over 200 years ago, many people used it to express their emotions.
So, my romantic example is drinking hot coffee while watching a beautiful sunrise.
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You post reminds me of a few people I’ve met in my travels. Culture plays a big role in what or more how someone views romance. Something I found hard to overcome in Japan was the perfect respect of personal space. As an adult in a big city it was certainly important. Affection, I feel it is important also. Everyone could do with a little more of it. Hugs!
I agree. Personal space is important. 🙂 My hometown is Nagoya, but I have also lived in Thailand, Spain, and the U.S. Half of my life, I have been in foreign countries (I like traveling).
Japan is an island country, and people are conservative. There are many rules. I left Japan because I wanted freedom. Interestingly, when other people meet me for the first time, they often don’t believe that I am Japanese. Who am I…😅
So true
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I also don’t know what romantic means ❣️ I think proper romantic is imaginary only 😀😀
Yes❣️🤭
Yes, that is so true, Lili-san. Romance is an atmosphere, a feeling.
So true 💯
Grettings regards 🌸
Thank you. Feliz dia!💐😉
Morning 🌄 with a quiet moment coffee in hand is always a good start
Yes! Good morning ☕😊