Such a topic of conversation is allowed only among one's closest friends, as talking about it with others would cast doubt on the quality of one's character.〔【出典】『これが分かれば日本通』(田仲邦子著)/株式会社ヤック企画◆【URL】http://www.hiraganatimes.com/〕"YA03-132", "2353895"
If the subject of shimoneta (refer to separate entry) comes up in front of men, some women will say, "Ooh, I don't know anything about it!" and blush and look embarrassed.〔【出典】『これが分かれば日本通』(田仲邦子著)/株式会社ヤック企画◆【URL】http://www.hiraganatimes.com/〕"YA03-059", "2263897"
Entertainers use all kinds of jokes and gags to entertain their audiences, and bringing up "shimoneta" is the easiest way to entertain people because it requires the least skill.〔【出典】『これが分かれば日本通』(田仲邦子著)/株式会社ヤック企画◆【URL】http://www.hiraganatimes.com/〕"YA03-132", "2210881"