Some specific situations include showing gratitude to Sumo wrestlers for a good show, to geisha for their performance or to nakai (waitresses in a ryokan or traditional restaurant) for offering extraordinary (Hare) service.
具体的には力士に対し健闘を称えたり芸妓の技芸や旅館の仲居の接客に対し、非日常（ハレ）を演出してくれる事に対する感謝でもある。