Ojigi means not having to make eye contact.

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Photo by Duchess Megan nic Allister of Thornwood.  I love when an outfit looks that good from the back.

And the no-eye-contact thing? It's Very Japanese (TM) and gives one a moment to compose oneself in a serene and dignified manner, no matter how Outrageous the Hooey being spouted about oneself in front of Buddha and All The Neighbors. ;-D

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