The system of etiquette in Japan is perhaps one of the world in developing countries. E 'on every aspect of life with its strict rules of conduct for the label newspapers and good manners. Although the Japanese, especially in these codes is not expected that familiarity with his visit to Japan with their people and would not be reprimanded. However, trying to be polite and show at least a little 'understanding of local customs in Japan can make life a little' easier.
Hierarchy and socialPlacement - Japanese label is a hierarchy on. For example, a "me-ue-no-hito" (or "person whose eye is above") are the higher social status as a top-ranking Executive Committee, officer or teacher. Meanwhile, "I-shita-no-hito" (or "person whose eye is below") are those of lower social status than the other person as an employee of a company, an employee of the government or student. Older people have a higher social status than the young, andthe emperor and his royal family are regarded as "me-ue-no-hito" for all. This hierarchy will say in how the language of polite (Keigo), speech to set a clear language and casual, as well as male and female speech, speech.
The 'Turn' - The 'revolutions' refers to an innate sense of duty, obligation, morality and the absolute need to return a favor. Everyone in Japan is bound by turns, as binding a person to his parents or his teacher and benefactor. It is also an expression ofCompliance with its obligations and responsibilities in the best possible way. The fulfillment of the requirements of revolutions is the same defense of personal honor), even in the most adverse circumstances, including suicide (for some Japanese.
Bow - the practice of the bow is the basis for the Japanese label. It's the way the Japanese greet, say goodbye, to thank and apologize too. The Japanese may be particularly aware of their personal space, so bowedis a comfortable distance and respect between two people. Although modern Japanese have for the Western Balkans "handshake" to be used as a form of greeting with foreigners, are very grateful if a Westerner to show through bow at the meeting. The degree of bow defined by social status, deep reverence for a person of higher authority. Usually, an arc of about 15 degrees flexed done your body forward, as long as the arc has the feeling that morerecalls. Like a bow, as an excuse, should be as low as 90 degrees.
On the Road - E 'quite common to see boxes of tissues, which has released free on the street. Rule is that you need, such as blowing his nose with a handkerchief is a definite no-no. You can also find some people wearing face masks when walking, especially in spring. Do not worry about an epidemic without notice. I'm just protect against the inhalation of pollen.Meanwhile, food is seen as bad manners on the street, even if people in those days. Spitting and urinating in public (especially middle-aged) men drunk as offensive, but this does not necessarily raise eyebrows in Japan.
Basic Table Manners - A typical Japanese meal, there are many different dishes and sauces made in small dishes. It is considered polite to access these small dishes and bring them to your mouth, especially when eating soup and rice. TheBowl (usually included on the right side) and the broth is sipped directly from the bowl. Chopsticks are used for pick-up tofu, seaweed, vegetables and other foods in the soup. The bowl of rice (usually on the left side) is taken up and placed near the mouth, fingers closed, like a shovel. If diving and sauces are used chopsticks to take food, soak in the sauce, then place it on the rice before you eat too much.
BasicHabits restaurant - If you're in a Japanese restaurant, bar or restaurant, guests enjoy a wet towel or face a "Oshibori" which serves up fresh in the face and hands before eating. After use, it is gone, taken by the hostess. There are no diapers in restaurants in Japan, so wear scarves most Japanese who use during meals and place it in the womb is. If you have trouble using chopsticks and asked with a knife and fork is in order (especially ifThe restaurant serves western cuisine). Toothpicks are used in restaurants, after dinner, and everything is in place to keep your teeth after meals, as long as it is done with discretion.
Slurping - sucking is a double edge sword. It is considered rude, but if not do so, the head will be insulted. Imagine sipping while eating Ramen) (soup noodles, donburi (rice covered with large plates of meat or vegetables), and "miso soup.
Grace - before eating, it is importantsays: "Itadakimasu", which literally means "I will attend" and serves as a sort of pre-meal grace. You could tell by the fast, eating "a duck, it must be put into practice." After dinner is over, I forgot to say: "deshita gochisosama" to show his appreciation for the food.
Lunch - The Japanese are quiet and reserved, but not when they're drunk. Drink with other students or colleagues is almost a ritual in Japan, and as the best way to break the ice and strengthenRelations. However, the Japanese can do pretty rowdy when drunk, but all is forgiven and forgotten the next day. E 'educated pour drinks from other people and then hold the glass while you fill your computer or a friend. After roasting, I remember crying "Kampai", which literally means "dry glass." If you are invited out, it is common for the computer to pay the bill.
Gift - There are many considerations when buying a gift for a Japanese. In Japan, gift giving etiquettespecifies when and for whom, under what circumstances and what kind of gift is to give them adequately. Moreover, it should also be noted how much the gift and how the gift must be wrapped. Traditionally, the Japanese do not celebrate birthdays or Christmas. Instead, give gifts to people who feel compelled (as owner of a company to its customers, or a patient to his doctor in June) Obon Festival (where the gifts are called "oseibo") and before the end of the year in December (inthe gifts were ochugen "), not to mention special occasions such as weddings, gradutations among others. During the presentation or acceptance of gifts, it is polite to take the gift with both hands and bow with respect to exchange.
The Omiage "- Another highly ritualized practice of gift is called" omiage. "This is the first carried out on a call, whereby a visit, and before and after taking a long trip. For example, during a visit to a friend orKnown in Japan, you should bring relief goods as a cake, rice crackers, or a beautifully-wrapped fruit. In the meantime visit, when the office of a client, potential business partners, or government official, could omiage in the form of cups or would laquerware and more expensive.
Visiting someone at home - If you've been invited into someone's home, remember to bring omiage. During a visit to say the homeowners' Tsumaranai mono desu ga ", the'This is just a little' something for you. " Before entering, take off their shoes with the "Genkan" or hallway and pulled the shoes by the tenant. If you must use the bathroom, he would have to change again slippers. After leaving the home side who usually say "Kondo Asobi ni kite kudasai" or "Come to my house when I pray," but said that this is just for convenience only. Surprise visit home would be embarrassing for both.
Small Business - EconomyMeeting, frequent exchange of Meisho "or business cards, but in Japan there is a way to give and take. Business cards are given and received with both hands and each arc on the exchange. Be sure to write your face card and submit by the people who make it so that it does not turn on the card and read. After receiving a business card, you should read (or look as if you're reading) the paper and give opinions on(Company or the address is a sort of "break the ice"). According to the paper should be treated with respect and in a special "business card holder" and not in your pocket or purse. When the new people in a conference or dinner, you should put the cards on the table before them, so you can easily find their name.
Baden - Baden derives from common in Japan for centuries, and visit one of the thousands of "Onsen" (source) or hot"I feel" can be) (public bath houses a highlight of your trip. As in every bathroom, you should wash out of the tub earlier in warm water and soak in water. You realize that other people usually scrub my back. Hold plan to bring your own toiletries and put on some shoes and clothing lockers. Bath houses are always separated by sex, but these days there are a couple of mixed bathing, you could try.
