enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Etiquette in Japan - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiquette_in_Japan

    Etiquette in Japan forms common societal expectations of social behavior practiced throughout the nation of Japan. The etiquette of Japan has changed greatly over the millennia as different civilizations influenced its culture. Modern Japanese etiquette has a strong influence from that of China and the Western world, but retains many of its ...

  3. Bowing in Japan - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowing_in_Japan

    In modern-day Japan, bowing is a fundamental part of social etiquette which is both derivative and representative of Japanese culture, emphasizing respect and social ranks. From everyday greetings to business meetings to funerals, ojigi is ubiquitous in Japanese society and the ability to bow correctly and elegantly is widely considered to be ...

  4. I thought I was a respectful traveler until I visited Japan ...

    www.aol.com/thought-respectful-traveler-until...

    Japanese movie-theater etiquette inspired me I learned another unspoken rule while seeing a movie at a theater. After the film, everyone around me stayed seated until the end of the credits.

  5. Bowing - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowing

    Students wearing suits, hakama and kimono bow to the president of the school and then to the audience at the 2015 Waseda University graduation ceremony in Japan. Bows are the traditional greeting in East Asia, particularly in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, China and Vietnam. In China and Vietnam, shaking hands or a slight bow have become more popular ...

  6. Customs and etiquette in Japanese dining - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_and_etiquette_in...

    In Japan, it is served in most dining places folded and rolled up. [32] Either a hot or cold towel is served depending on the season. As for dining etiquette, use the provided Oshibori to clean both hands before starting a meal. It is only used to wipe hands, and should not be used to wipe the face or for other purposes, which is considered ...

  7. Etiquette in Asia - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiquette_in_Asia

    Eating is a dominant aspect of Chinese culture and eating out is one of the most common ways to honour guests, socialize, and deepen friendships.Generally, Chinese etiquette is very similar to that in other East Asian countries such as Korea and Japan, with some exceptions.

  8. Stereotypes of Japanese people - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotypes_of_Japanese_people

    Politeness is a major part of Japanese culture. The Japanese language contains two types of honorific expressions: one to show respect, and one to show modesty. The Japanese often rarely outright reject something. [clarification needed] Bowing is done as a common greeting in Japan. [6]

  9. Japanese customs - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_customs

    Japanese customs may refer to: The Japanese customs service; Etiquette in Japan This page was last ...