2007-10-05 22:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Face" is a concept common to Asian societies, which roughly means 'being shown the proper respect' based on a person's age, position or perceived importance. 'Losing face' is being embarrassed or humiliated in public, 'keeping face' is therefore something like our 'face-saving' where the senior person can walk away from a situation without getting the blame for something dumb that he has done. A junior or underling will usually take the blame.
2007-10-05 22:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Chinese for shame faced or losing ones integrity. For instance you lose face if you blundered. And keep face if you come up trumps. And allowed to "keep face" is when you've blundered, they decide to give you a Honourable way out. Like resign not in disgrace.
And finally, a "face saver" is a plot to make sure everything ends in a honourable way for all involved.
2007-10-06 05:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by Maxi Robespierre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the correct phrase is "save face"
English translation for Japanese term for avoiding embarrassment
2007-10-06 05:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Tommiecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to get embarrassed or keep your self-esteem or credibility intact
2007-10-06 05:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by Alain M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do things in such a way as to show that you are a worthy person. (No blame can be attached to you)
2007-10-06 05:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by The Rugby Player 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To stop being embarrassed, humiliated or dishonoured.
2007-10-06 05:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick to your guns.
2007-10-06 05:26:34 · answer #7 · answered by joe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋