Q&A: Japanese System of Honor and Saving Face?

Question by Runelord: Japanese System of Honor and Saving Face?
What are the basic rules for the Japanese system of honor. I once saw an anime where a guy and a girl got into a motorcycle accident, and the school wanted to kick the boy out for being so reckless. I didn't really understand it. But it's not just that example, I want to know in a more general sense. Like if a boy asks a girl on a date how does she politely refuse?
Also are there a set of rules for this and what are they

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