Q. Why don’t people in Japan eat while walking? Answer: Table manners in Japan dictate that one is to sit and eat food served in dishes with chopsticks. Chopsticks were introduced into Japan from China, and by the Nara period (710– 794), using chopsticks as a pair was the accepted way of eating. Table manners […]
Q. Why don’t the Japanese invite people over to their homes? Answer: The average size of a Japanese house, as seen by people from other countries, is extremely small. American homes that appear in American movies, no matter how ordinary, all appear to be spacious compared to the cramped conditions of Japanese homes. This makes […]
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given? Answer: Except when purchasing something, many Japanese feel that it is impolite not to have money wrapped when handing it to another person. Money is usually wrapped in paper or placed in an envelope when given to someone. Monetary funeral offerings and monetary gifts for congratulatory occasions […]
