It's Impolite in Japanese Culture

By Asami Kawamura

In my culture, there are certain things that are considered impolite. For example, if you don't hold your rice bowl or a plate when you eat food, it's considered impolite. Because it is rude when you spill some food of your mouth on the table. It's also rude to talk with your mouth full. In addition, when you get an invitation and you go to someone's house, you should bring some present. It depends on the situation, but generally, some people bring a food or flower. It's impolite to bring a fragile article, kind of a glassware.

Japanese Manners

By Yuri Nishitani

When you come to Japan, you should obey the Japanese manner. First of all, greetings are an important thing in Japan. When you begin to eat foods, or finish, you must say some greeting words. If you don’t say these words, it’s impolite. Secondly, Japan has different customs from other countries. You must take off your shoes by the entrance. In most houses in Japan you are not allowed to come in the house with shoes on. Thirdly, there are many rules in Japanese table manners. You mustn’t stick chopsticks into rice and leave them there. It means a death. It’s rude to chew foods noisily. All of these things are very important in Japan.