Unlike social anxiety disorder, a person with _____ is not worried about being embarrassed in public. Rather, reflecting the cultural emphasis of concern for others, a person suffering from this disorder fears that his appearance or smell, facial expression, or body language will offend, insult, or embarrass other people.

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Taijin Kyofusho is a cultural-bound syndrome common in Japan, characterized by a profound sense of anxiety or fear that one's body, functions, or appearance -- or one's inappropriate social behavior -- will offend or embarrass other people, causing them to feel shame, lose face, or avoid contact altogether.

Unlike Social Anxiety Disorder, a Person with _____ Is Not