Japanese Etiquette

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Etiquette

Correct manners are very important among the Japanese. Also as a foreigner in Japan you should be familiar with at least the most basic rules:

Etiquette

Inside the house	basic Japanese house rules.
Visiting shrines and temples	how to behave properly at shrines and temples.
Taking a bath	about the Japanese way of taking a bath
Japanese toilets	about Japanese toilets
Table manners	some basic rules of Japanese table manners
Chopsticks	about the proper usage of chopsticks in Japan
Dining out	about dining at a Japanese restaurant
Sitting techniques	the proper sitting techniques and seating order
Greeting	about bowing, the Japanese way of greeting
Giving gifts	about the exchange of gifts and souvenirs
Doing Business	about doing business in Japan
Visiting Cards	about the use of business cards in Japan
Names	about Japanese names and titles
Superstition	things that are thought to cause bad luck

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