Five Big No-Nos When Going to Japan_3887

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Every culture has its taboos, every society its no-go areas. Japan is no exception; it's very easy to make enormous gaffes there!
No one wants to make a gaffe when visiting a foreign country. Japanese people are generally quite forgiving, especially of foreigners, but wouldn't it be great not to make those gaffes in the first place?
So here are the five big no-no's when visiting Japan. Learn these, and there'll be fewer red faces all round.
1. DON'T wear your shoes indoors!
This is the mother of all no-no's. In Japan, shoes are taken off inside the front door of the house or apartment. Don't step up into the hallway with your shoes on! The same goes for Buddhist temples, schools, gymnasiums and hospitals, where slippers are provided. Practically everywhere, in fact, except hotels and restaurants.
2. DON'T be late,Dior Jewelry!
In some countries, it's fashionable to arrive a little late when visiting friends. Not in Japan! You're expected to arrive on time or a bit early! Especially for business appointments, you're expected to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier than appointed time.
3. DON'T use soap in the bath,bbc jeans short!
Japanese people wash themselves outside the bath,Oakley sunglasses, rinse themselves off, and only then do they get into the bath for a soak. It helps that the floors of all Japanese bathrooms are waterproof and have drains. Don't get soap in that bath - someone wants it after you! And by the way, don't let the bathwater out either!
4. DON'T hold noisy late-night parties!
There are a lot of noisy things in Japan. Election campaigners, air conditioners, hot-rodding bikers... But Japanese people never hold noisy late-night parties! Foreigners sometimes hold parties on the loop railway going round Tokyo. The nation holds its breath in shock.
5. DON'T pour your own drink - at first!
Whether we're at a formal banquet, or with a few friends in an izakaya (Japanese pub with dining), we tend not to pour our own drinks at first (beer, sak��, wine...). Wait for someone to pour it for you. If you're gasping and can't wait, pick up the bottle and pour someone else's. Then they'll come and pour yours,ED hardy jeans for men! Of course, this goes out of the window when everyone's had a few.
Look out for more tips on Japanese dining etiquette in my next article!