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Etiquette
Bowing:
Japanese people do not shake hands with one another, they bow. Angles of the bow depend on the relationship between the two people. For friends one may nod their head while one better bow with your head to knees in the presences of the emporer.
Cleanliness:
Japanese people are very preoccupied with cleanliness. One takes of their shoes when they enter a house. One showers before they bathe. Japanese people do not understand how American's can bathe in their own flith. People with colds wear masks in public, and waiters spray their hands with disinfectant before serving the customers. Money is not placed in the hand at restuarants, rather a small tray.Body odor is not tolerate. Sneezing in Japan is worse than passing gas.
Name cards:
Known as "meishi" and everyone in Japan has one. Business people exchange meishi as soon as they meet. They are mandotory for business, and if you intend to meet a lot of people.
Names:
Japanese people always refer to each other with their last name first usually followed by the suffix "-san." Never under any circumstances refer to yourself using "-san."
PDA:
Public displays of affection are rarely seen because it is regarded as embrassing. Public Displays of affection are seen as private acts that should remain that way. Kissing in public is very taboo.
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