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“...O-suzu left whatever work she was doing at her sewing machine and dragged Takeo back to O-yoshi and her son. How dare you behave so selfishly! Now tell O-yoshi-san that you are sorry. Get down on the mats and make a proper bow!” quote by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
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““...O-suzu left whatever work she was doing at her sewing machine and dragged Takeo back to O-yoshi and her son. How dare you behave so selfishly! Now tell O-yoshi-san that you are sorry. Get down on the mats and make a proper bow!””

Ryunosuke Akutagawa

About This Quote

Source Short Story: “Rashomon” (1935)

A character demands sincere apology and proper bowing, emphasizing humility and respect in social rituals.

In simple terms: Apology and humility are required in cultural etiquette.

Key Takeaway

Show genuine remorse with appropriate gestures.

Themes

respect humility social norms

Mood

respectful serious

Type

literary cultural

When to use this quote

  • formal apologies
  • family disputes
  • cultural ceremonies

Key Concepts

cultural anthropology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does a proper bow convey in your culture?
  • How do you balance personal feelings with social expectations?
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