Why is the North American community so much worse than the Japanese one?

[Claviusnex]

When it comes to the perceived toxicity difference I think it is where your cultural lens is focused. While I think the US is somewhat more toxic a lot has to due with how Americans present themselves publicly. In the US whether in positive or negative ways people tend to be vocal and blunt about the way they present information. In Japan and other Eastern cultures both positive and negative tend to be presented in a more subtle and nuanced way. An outsider or sensitive person looking in could perceive even positive or neutral information as being negative if they don't expect this bluntness. Likewise someone that doesn't understand Japanese could perceive a slight as a positive comment because of its subtly. I liken it to the thing called Southern Civility here in the States. While it sounds all nice and sugary venom can be hidden in the message. Many people who have not grown up around it wouldn't recognize the insult but natives would. As for the EU I think they tend to be more cognizant of what they are saying having dealt with the different country cultures for many years and having learned to be aware of different ways word are interpreted. This means they tend to think about the receiver's interpretation before saying something in mixed company.