I don't see as much difference between the societies in general considering how uncomfortable most westerners are also whenever someone really transparent is around.

I'm referencing those of us who usually put it all out there rather than holding things back. This makes many uncomfortable and using Marc's statement

Admitting a "mistake" is giving your honor into the hands of the person you make the admition to
It might not be so hard to understand why this is troubling to many.

Who among us is truly comfortable having the ("power" / responsibility) of another's honor in our hands.