Sometimes Japanese are described as being more quiet and even silent than other people but day-to-day life seems to show they enjoy talking and can be as garrulous as any other people. Studies have shown though that Japanese describe more situations as being ?noisy? and there does seem to be a cultural acceptance of ?companionable silences? in which it quite to alright socialise with someone and not say anything. ?Source, Kate Elwood,Daily Yomiuri"