Japan Culture Guide: Avoiding The Japan Culture Shock |
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Japan Culture And Traditions: Avoiding the common Culture Shock. Culture And Lifestyle in Japan: Bowing, Staring, when to Remove Shoes, Sitting on Tatami mats, Showing emotions, Japanese table Manners and Doing Business In Japan. What you don't know about the culture of Japan can cause you to make these embarrassing mistakes... Avoid Being unintentionally rude because you don't have a clue about the culture of Japan. As a foreigner (Gaijin) you are not expected to act according to the Culture And Customs of Japan. Nobody will be offended from your lack of Japanese manners (perhaps a little amused...) But if you do make an effort it will be very much appreciated. (Tokyo Top Guide) |
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Japan Culture And Lifestyle No kissing, hugging or holding hands in the street. Public Bathing in the Sento - a public bathhouse. |
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Ever Wonder Why The Japanese Bow? Basics Of Japan Culture And Traditions Bowing is nothing less than an art in Japan.Theres always a reason to bow: to express respect, Gratitude, an apology, greetings and more. Don't assume you can learn how to do it right. The etiquette surrounding bowing is very complex. Status differences are a big thing in Japan, and they dictate all social interaction in Japans culture. Age, rank, gender, educational accomplishments, and place of employment influence social interaction. Without some knowledge of a person's background some very embarrassing situations can occur. No is considered too straight forward to use. Try using "I have to consult, I will check it". Don't worry about giving the wrong impression. The Japanese appreciate group thinking and team work. Seating arrangements for a business meeting are a delicate and thoughtful procedure. I once participated in a business dinner where the seating strategy for the managers took more than 20 minutes to figure out by the employees. They were very anxious not to offend anyone, a mistake which would could have cost them their job. |