Behavior by Will F https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat en-us 2017-10-16 17:17:44 UTC 2025-12-16 18:11:17 UTC hello@padlet.com willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197475538 When greeting someone in Japan they bow showing respect and don't shake hands.  ]]> 2017-10-16 17:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197475538 rylanb3109 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197476945 It is important to remember that when you’re at someone's house or at to bow at the person who invites you in.
When you’re entering someone’s house as a guest, some things to say are, Konnichiwa or Gomen Kudasai. 

Bows is just another way for people to communicate with each other for saying hello and good morning, and good afternoon.]]> 2017-10-16 17:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197476945 Appropriate behaviour is like in Canada but is more formal. Bowing when greeting someone is normal. Tipping money is not practiced there. parkere6515 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197479466 2017-10-16 17:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197479466 Sticking your chopsticks into ricePassing food through chopsticks parkere6515 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197479750 2017-10-16 17:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197479750 Bowing, not letting your bare feet touch the ground unless a straw matt is covering the ground. parkere6515 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197479917 2017-10-16 17:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197479917 willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197480451 Before you go into someone's house or sit down with someone, you have to take your shoes off.  Wear matching socks with no holes in them or no socks.  ]]> 2017-10-16 17:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197480451 willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197480644 At a restaurant, you are given a wet towel used for your hands only to clean them. If you use it anywhere else it is considered disrespectful.]]> 2017-10-16 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197480644 willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197481300 Don’t tip in Japan, tipping isn’t apart of Japanese culture and it confuses people and it won’t be accepted.  

]]> 2017-10-16 17:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197481300 willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197481675 Make slurping noises when eating food and show that you really like the food with compliments and mmmms. Don't fill your cup with a drink, you fill your companion's drink and they do the same. Don't lick your fingers in front of anyone. Don't make special requests for your meal and don't eat it really fast. ]]> 2017-10-16 17:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197481675 willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197483269 Don't gnaw on pencils or fingernails. Don't clean fingernails.]]> 2017-10-16 17:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197483269 willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197483629 Don't shout at someone to get their attention, instead wave them down. Don't talk on your phone instead use text.]]> 2017-10-16 17:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197483629 willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197484564 Act very kind and respectful in Japan.]]> 2017-10-16 17:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197484564 When going to places or going to someone's home, arrive right on time. willf6118 https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197484969 2017-10-16 17:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/willf6118/v02qp1dcyaat/wish/197484969