the direct translation for と思います is (sometimes) being omitted by international news outlets after interview translations


Basically after watching some several news and documentaries (via youtube)
from _international news outlets_ e.g. vox, business insider and etc. I notice
a trend where they omit the direct translation **" と思います"** (any tense) and
just directly translate the main topic being connected to **" と思います"**

I cannot provide an example, and I personal find it weird somehow, maybe
someone could enlighten me on this?




The Japanese tend to be rather indirect in their speech. This is to achieve
politeness. Simply stating your opinions may come across as a little too
forceful. Adding と思います is one way to soften your speech. Oftentimes, there is
no value in adding this as part of the English translation.

This link is vaguely related, though I'm sure there are more: [Why is being
indirect more polite than being direct in
Japanese?](https://japanese.stackexchange.com/questions/73006/why-is-being-
indirect-more-polite-than-being-direct-in-japanese)

