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 Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:34 pm
Here is a thread dedicated to Japanese Etiquette and manners. If you have anything to add, please do!
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Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:37 pm
In first meeting someone who is Japanese, try your best to not make eye contact. Stare at their nose.
Why is this?
The Japanese believe that your eyes are the windows to one's soul. Thus by staring or making eye contact you are peeking into their soul. When you become more acquainted with someone, you may start to make eye contact.
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Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:24 pm
What's with the no touching in public? The excessive politeness and only speaking in conversational speech.
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:25 am
They are all about etiquette, particularly in public, so the Japanese don’t kiss as a greeting the way many western cultures do. Bowing and simple verbal greetings are used instead. (Handshakes are making headway into their culture though.) Avoid the familiar pat on the back, hug and hand on the shoulder thing. Kissing and other physical displays of emotion in public are definitely poor Japanese etiquette.
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Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:30 am
Standing and Sitting Etiquette
When speaking with someone, do not leave your hands in your pockets.
Do not stand with your legs crossed over the other.
Do not lean against a wall or door.
Do not sit with the ankle over the knee. You may sit with legs crossed at the ankles or knees.
Do not stick your legs out in front on one either on tatami or in a chair.
Do not sit in a way that shows the soles of your shoes
Sit on the edge of a chair or sofa to show respect. Leaning back shows familiarity.
When sitting on tatami, first start out sitting on your legs and then shift into a less formal position. Women may tuck their legs to one side, but not sit cross-legged (acceptable for men).
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:32 pm
Thank you for the tips Cloud! mrgreen
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:04 am
 A little food etiquette.
Don't suck on your chopsticks.
Don't stand your chopsticks up in your food. (it makes it look like a grave.)
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:37 am
Yeah, chopsticks in the food is bad...its cuz at funeral ceremony, especially old ones, you take piece of ancestor's bone in chopstick and pass it around.
When sitting, also don't sit on your haunches, only delinquents do that.
It is polite to slurp your noodles. It lets the cook know the noodles were good!
Never EVER use your cellphone on the phone (for talking) on the train and ALWAYS have it on manner mode (vibrate?).
If you here someone pass gas, you can't even acknowledge that it happened.
Never be noisy ever, especially in an enclosed space.
Always keep your place pristine, if you are sick your neighbors WILL invite themselves in before you can get out of bed.
Always speak in keigo (polite polite Japanese) to anyone you don't know.
Don't blow your nose at the table. Just don't even do it in public. That's what bathrooms are for. Snuck your nose if you have to, that's more polite than blowing it.
Don't walk and smoke, Japanese people really believe you will put a child's eye out.
Don't eat and drink while walking, only kid's do that. If you get a drink from the vending machine, find a bench.
If you receive a gift, you MUST give one of equal or greater value. Be careful giving gifts, as well. They will give a gift back to you, even if it was just a random gift.
When pouring your own drink (water, tea, beer, etc), offer it to someone else first, and then it's ok to pour your own. Usually, if you ask someone if they need more, they will in turn ask you. Never pour your own sake. Depends on the region, it's a safe bet to not pour your own, though.
If your boss or your co-worker is higher in rank, you have to go drinking with them if they ask. Be prepared to do A LOT of pouring.
If on a train and sitting down, the polite thing to do is give up your seat for the elderly and pregnant. It is expected.
It's hard to think of more though (^^;;
I'll probably remember more later (there are SO many)...
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:27 pm
is there anything else one should learn when visiting japan?
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:06 pm
These were SO very helpful, Loves. I found myself doing everything the tips did as I read them. I'd never survive in Japan..They'd kick me out for such bad manners!!
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:17 pm
Neko Osa is there anything else one should learn when visiting japan?
Mm, don't be angry when you go. Some foreigners don't like it that they will never be "japanese". I was so polite and followed all the rules that they all assumed I was 1/2 Japanese.
Some Japanese ARE racist, without even knowing it. Over there, stereotypes are normal- they even believe the stereotypes about Japanese and try to live up to them. Don't be offended if someone asks you if you own a gun (if your American), If you know the Queen personally (British), if you drink wine all day (french), etc. Seriously...I have heard all of these
Ah well.
Oh yeah, always always ALWAYS bow lower than the person bowing to you (unless it's a store clerk or waitress, then you ignore them)
You always ignore the girls that say "Irasshaimasse~" or "Welcome~" when you enter the store. You can't say 'hi' or 'how are you'. They won't know how to respond and one time my friend asked her hey what's up and kept talking....the girl cried (@-@)
Never decide on the place, throw out three different options and hope you go to one you like. Even if they ask you, it's rude to pick a place. How do you know what everyone else will like? Sometimes this process takes a good 30 minutes or so....
Umm...I can't think of more now (^^;;
There most definitely is more..
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:32 pm
kute kitty kathy
If on a train and sitting down, the polite thing to do is give up your seat for the elderly and pregnant. It is expected.
Is it just me or should that apply no matter where you are? It always pisses me off when people won't give up their seats for old people or people with babies.
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:17 am
mugoi_usagi kute kitty kathy
If on a train and sitting down, the polite thing to do is give up your seat for the elderly and pregnant. It is expected.
Is it just me or should that apply no matter where you are? It always pisses me off when people won't give up their seats for old people or people with babies.
Right!!!!
And omg, I love your earings D=
I bought 2 pairs of em and a dog tag DD=
...make more!!! XD
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:53 am
Wow! I have alot of manners to practice...
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:06 pm
There is a lot, isn't there? I think I'd feel uncomfortable in my own skin if I went. I'm so clumsy and I bump into things and I feel messy. (Even though I'm not.) Not sure how I'd survive. xp
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