Face is a class of behaviors and customs practiced mainly in Asian cultures, associated with the morality, honor, and authority of an individual (or group of individuals), and its image in social groups. Face refers to a sociological concept in general linked to the dignity and prestige that a person has in terms of their social relationships. This idea with different nuances is observed in many societies and cultures such as Chinese, Arabic, Indonesian, Korean, Malaysian, Laotian, Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, Russian and other Slavic cultures. Face has more meanings within the context of Chinese culture. Definitions Although Chinese writer Lin Yutang claimed "face cannot be translated or defined", these definitions have been created: Face is an image of self delineated in terms of approved social attributes. Face is the respectability and/or deference which a person can claim for themself or from others. Face is a quality that can be lost, maintained, or enhanced, and must be constantly attended to in interaction. Face is a sense of worth that comes from knowing one's status and reflecting concern with the congruence between one's performance or appearance and one's real worth. "Face" means "sociodynamic valuation", a lexical hyponym of words meaning "prestige; dignity; honor; respect; status". By culture Chinese In China, in particular, the concepts of , and play an extremely important role in the fabric of society. In Chinese culture, "face" refers to two distinct concepts, although linked in Chinese social relations. One is (), and the other is (), which are used regularly in everyday language although not so much in formal writing. Two influential Chinese authors explained face. The Chinese writer Lu Xun referred to the American missionary Arthur Henderson Smith's interpretation. Lin Yutang considered the psychology of "face": () "face; personal esteem; countenance; surface; side" occurs in words like: () "face; side; reputation; self-respect; prestige, honor; social standing" () "face; appearance; respect; social standing; prestige; honor (only used in ancient Chinese prose. Now it only means appearance)" () "facial skin; complexion; feelings; sensitivity; sense of shame" () "face; good looking; honor; dignity; prestige" () "face; prestige; favor; kindness; partiality" Hsien-chin Hu says “face” () "face; countenance; respect; reputation; prestige" is seen in several face words: () "one's face; honor; respect" () "face; self-respect; prestige; influence" () "face; sensitivity; compassion" Hu contrasts () "audacious; wanton; shameless" as "the most severe condemnation that can be made of a person"