Guide To Japanese Mannaers
Guide to Japanese manners and etiquette
The indispensable basics
• Never enter a house with your shoes. This is one of the few rules for which Japanese will not make allowance just because you are a foreigner. This rule is also valid for some establishments like schools. Slippers are usually provided in the entrance hall. If slippers are provided for the toilet, use them instead of the one for the rest of the house.
• When you are invited into a Japanese family, bring a small present or "omiyage" (souvenir, usually food). If you are coming straight from your country, it is preferable to bring some local culinary specialities from your home town/region.
• Say "o-jama shimasu" (sorry for disturbing) while entering someone's house.
• Some shops, cafes or departmement stores provide plastic covers for umbrellas. Make sure not to enter with a dripping wet umbrella without one.
• Refrain from blowing your nose in front of other people. Japanese only use paper tissue......
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