What is considered disrespectful in Japan?
What is considered disrespectful in Japan? Pointing at people or things is considered rude in Japan. Instead of using a finger to point at something, the Japanese use a hand to gently wave at what they would like to indicate. When referring to themselves, people will use their forefinger to touch their nose instead of pointing at themselves.
Is it OK to talk to strangers in Japan?
If someone is the same age as you or younger, it is usually okay to call them by their first name (except in a professional setting). If they don't want to talk, respect their space. Most of the time, people are usually so polite (or frightened by a gaijin? I can't always tell) that they will answer your question.
What are some unspoken rules in Japan?
- Avoid Walking While Eating and Drinking.
- Dress on the Conservative Side.
- Keep Train Chatter to a Minimum.
- Don't Consider Elevators as Your Meeting Rooms.
- Don't Stand in the Middle of Escalators.
- You Don't Need to Open or Close the Doors of a Taxi.
Is it rude to talk on Shinkansen?
Talking loudly on trains is considered bad mannered and ranks highly amongst the most annoying behaviors on trains in Japan. Don't talk on the phone. Only on long-distance trains on the decks between cars is talking on the phone acceptable. Set your phone to silent mode.