What should you never say to a Japanese person?

Do not use “-san” after your name. You cannot use them after your own name. So, if you want to introduce yourself to a person you meet in Japan, do not say “Hi, my name is Mark-san” or “I’m John Smith-san.” That is just wrong. Saying that makes you sound like a child and look silly.

What is the rudest thing to do in Japan?

5 things that are considered incredibly rude in Japan

1. Mistreating business cards.
2. Dipping the rice part of nigiri sushi into soy sauce.
3. Sticking your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice.
4. Wrapping your kimono the wrong way.
5. Letting your bare feet touch the ground outside before entering a home.

What are the impolite and polite things to do and say in Japan?

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• Learn a few basic words in Japanese.
• It is impolite to drink or eat on the street.
• Do not leave your rubbish behind.
• Don’t pour your own drink if you are out with others.
• Sharing food with chopsticks.
• Don’t point at someone with your chopsticks and do not leave your chopsticks standing upright in your food.

Is it rude to take photos in Japan?

Actually, there is no law against taking photos of people in public places in Japan. It’s the publishing, or uploading them to the Internet where the laws come into play. The exception to having to ask permission is if people appear in a public event.

Why don’t Japanese people sit next to you?

A common complaint by foreigners in Japan is that they feel discriminated against or are made to feel like they are outsiders, unwelcome or even unwanted. So why don’t they sit next to you? To be honest, nobody knows, some assumptions are they’re afraid, they may have to speak English, they are scared or frankly putting it you stink.

Why would you not want to live in Japan?

The #3 Reason Not to Live in Japan: Work Culture Although even if I lived here it wouldn’t be with an intent to work in the traditional workforce, I balk at the working culture in Japan and its ramifications on society. Heck, I balk at the working culture in North America, which is nothing in comparison to Japan.

How do you Say Yes in Japanese?

If you are visiting a Japanese person’s home and you are offered food or beverages, you should not immediately say “hai” (which means “yes” in English). In Japan, the polite way to deal with this situation is to say “kekko desu” (which means “no thank you” in English) or “ie ii desu” (which means “no, it’s all good” in English).

Do Japanese people know where you’re from if you call them Asian?

But most Japanese people say they most definitely can detect the difference, so you’ll likely be insulting them if you call them anything other than Japanese. If you’ve never been to Asia, it may be even harder to recognize where someone is from, but it’s best to be sure before you make any desultory comments.