manners
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7 Japanese Taboo Topics
Have you ever wondered what the Japanese sense of "private" or "personal information" is? How about
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Etiquette For Visiting A Japanese Home: Useful Terms And How To Behave
Learning about the etiquette and mannerisms of a society is part of learning about a culture. But ho
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5 Tips for Making Japanese Friends
Humans are social animals. We all need friends in varying degrees. Some have a very small network of
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How To Perfectly Maintain A Long-Distance Relationship
Sometimes factors force a couple to have a long-distance relationship. Living hundreds of miles apar
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Aizuchi: Japanese Conversational Interjections
When speaking to a Japanese friend, you may have noticed them nodding and making small int
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The History of Bowing and Other Japanese Customs
When it comes to adapting to Japanese culture, it’s all about the details: learning the art of bowin
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Manners and Etiquette at Japanese Shinto Shrines
A Shinto Shrine is a structure that houses Gods and ancestors. You can visit Shrines all over Japan
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“Empty Gaijin Seat” and “Galápagos Syndrome” or How Japanese Sometimes Misunderstand Foreigners
I went to a local supermarket to buy some food. Since I am trying to lose weight, my food of choice
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5 Tips to Get Along With Your Japanese Coworkers
What can you do to fit in with your Japanese coworkers in a new workplace? This week, we answer this
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“Kanpai!!!” A Japanese toast
When you go out drinking , normally we say “cheers” in English. How do you say cheers in Japanes
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How Japanese Culture Is Built on Empathy
Aside from anime, traditionalism, and everything kawaii, one of the main cornerstones of Japanese cu
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Otoshidama in Japan: How should you behave when you receive/give Otoshidama at New Year
1. Why do people give out Otoshidama as New Year’s gift? In Japan, there a
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Studying in Japan? 6 Essential Etiquette Guidelines to Remember
Studying abroad enriches your life. It might be a cliché but it is true. It offers y
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Series! About Dating in Japan: Article 3 of 6: The Do’s and Dont’s of your First Date.
For anyone, a first date can be nerve-wracking. But a first date in a foreign country? That's a wh
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Small Talk at the Dinner Table – Yay or Nay?
Eating breakfast, lunch or dinner with your friends or family is an important activity and a pre
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Japanese Manners! Why Japanese People Say Thank You and Sorry So Often
It is often said that Japanese people say thank you and sorry too much. Sometimes it can be seen as