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Japan has many manners, different from other kinds of countries.
Japan has many manners, different from other kinds of countries.
These are some DON'Ts and DOs when you're in Japan.
These are some DON'Ts and DOs when you're in Japan.
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DON'T
SLIPPERS ON TATAMI
⇨ Japanese people separate between wearing slippers in the hallway and spending time in the Japanese-style room, called Tatami.
DON'T
STABBING FOOD WITH CHOPSTICKS
⇨ It won't look good, and it must be able to hold it up with your chopsticks when you eat.
DON'T
TWO PERSON CHOPSTICKS
⇨ Two person chopsticks are usually used at funerals, when you put the bones in to the urn.
DO
TAKING OFF SHOES AT HOUSES
⇨ You should take off shoes at houses, so that you won't take in any vacteria or mud, so that you can keep your place clean.
DO
WIPE HANDS BEFORE EATING
⇨ To prevent yourself from getting sick when eating, and to clean your hands before eating.
DO
ITADAKIMASU
⇨ It is one of the Japanese common manners, and it is for to thank the food you will eat.
DO
GOCHISOUSAMA DESHITA
⇨ The kanji used in Gochisou samadeshita will be written as,
「 ご馳走様でした。」
「Go」shows a politeness to the person who made the dish.
「Chisou」has a kanji meaning running, so it means thank you for running to make dishes.
「Sama」are used to show respect to the person who made the dish.
DO
HOLD UP PLATE WHILE EATING
⇨ It is a good idea, to hold up the plate while eating, so that you won't spill the food on your cloths, but only if the plate is far away.
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