Bowing, Greetings, and Introductions in Japan
How Japanese people use bows, greetings, introductions, and returned acknowledgments to begin relationships, show respect, and recognize one another without overdoing formality.
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Why do some Japanese people bow while talking on the phone?
You may sometimes see a Japanese person bowing repeatedly while talking on the phone, even though the person on the other end cannot see them. To a foreigner, this can look a little strange. But bowing on the phone is not a special rule ... -
Is it rude not to bow back in Japan?
In Japan, if someone bows to you and you give no response at all, it can come across as rude. That does not mean people will immediately assume you ignored them on purpose. Bowing back is such an automatic response for many Japanese peop...
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