第1个回答 2024-05-25
In Japanese dining etiquette, it is customary to wait for a moment before drinking when toasting. Each person takes turns pouring the drinks, and someone will say a few words before leading the toast with the phrase "Kanpai" (Cheers).
In most Japanese restaurants, you will be provided with a moist towelette before the meal. It is polite to use this wipe to clean your hands and then carefully fold it and place it on the side of the table. This wipe is not to be used as a napkin nor for facial cleaning.
When eating noodles, it is common to make a "slurping" sound. This noise indicates that you are enjoying the fragrant dish. In fact, making sounds while eating hot foods like noodles is considered polite as it shows appreciation for the meal.
In some restaurants, the use of chopsticks is necessary. Some Japanese may have misconceptions about their country's "uniqueness," such as the belief that Japan is an island nation and the only country with four seasons. They might also think that foreigners do not understand Japanese and that only Japanese can expertly use chopsticks.
If you are eating with a Japanese person, do not be surprised if they express amazement at your familiarity with Japanese cuisine. When using chopsticks, you may bring the bowl to your mouth, especially when eating rice.
Before eating, regardless of the type of meal—whether a simple supermarket meal or a seven-course dinner—it is customary to say "Itadakimasu," which means "I am ready to enjoy my meal," as a ritual.
Additional information on Japanese business etiquette:
1. Transportation: When taking a train, passengers should queue at the designated areas near the platforms and wait for the doors to open. It is polite to step aside and allow passengers to disembark before boarding, especially during peak hours. For buses, passengers should have their fare ready and pay when exiting through the automated machines. In Japan, buses typically have the back doors for boarding and the front doors for disembarking. Taxis can be hailed on the street, and the doors are controlled by the driver.
2. Elevators: In Japan, it is common to stand on the left side of escalators (except in Tokyo, where people stand on the right), allowing the right side for those in a hurry. It is considered impolite to block the escalator by standing in the middle. When using escalators, it's polite to maintain a distance from those in front, especially if they are of the opposite sex.
3. Mobile Phones: Mobile phones are widely used in Japan, but there are many places where their use is restricted, such as on trains. It is considered impolite to talk on the phone while riding the train. If receiving a call, try to keep the conversation brief and quiet, or step off the train to take the call if possible.
4. Waste Sorting: Waste sorting is practiced in many Japanese public places.垃圾箱 are usually labeled with categories such as recyclable and non-recyclable waste. In stations, there might be additional categories like magazines, glass bottles, and other specific waste types. Not littering is a common public道德 that Japanese people follow, and tourists should also adhere to this practice.