Is it rude to turn down food in Japan?


Is it rude to turn down food in Japan? It is rude to say no to food being offered to you in general, not just in Japan. If you want to say no because you don't like the dish, you should still accept it but you are not obligated to eat. Similarly, if you are offered a drink you decide you don't like, simply leave your glass and don't empty it.


Is it rude to not finish ramen in Japan?

Whether you eat the noodles or the soup first, drink the soup from a spoon or directly from the bowl, drink all of the soup or not, even the order in which you eat the toppings, are all up to you! Ramen was originally created as a casual fast food, so there are no formal rules to it.


Is it rude to take leftovers home in Japan?

While restaurant portion sizes in Western countries have birthed a custom of taking leftovers home for a second meal, this is not the case in Japan. If you are considering asking for a take-home container, the answer, unfortunately, will almost always be no.


Is it OK to kiss in Japan?

We hold hands and kiss in public often in Japan. The only place we don't kiss is on a train, bus, or subway or at the hot springs. For all couples, same sex or not, it is culturally rude to kiss on the trains or subways or buses. It is a small tight space and it could make people uncomfortable.