Good evening teacher and classmates, today we are going to talk about culturally appropriate

bejeivor in japan.

LIZETH: Hi Luz, how are you? I have seen you in another country for a long time, I want to go to
Asia, but I´m not sure. what country am I visit on my vacation?

LUZ: I’m doing good!! My sister and me recently went to Japan.

LIZETH: Woww!! How come you went to Japan?

LUZ: I chose to travel to Japan, because I really love that culture, foods, climate, mangas and
the scenery on the island was fantastic

LIZETH: That’s sounds good, but I heard in Japan it´s not appropiate a lot of things, for
example, tepping is an unnecessary practice among many Japanese.They consider good service
as standard and therefore do not expect to receive tips, also never place your chopsticks so
that they stick up directly out of your rice.

LUZ: That’s right! Besides take off your shoes when entering a Japanese home or temple.
Slippers are often provided. Socks are also allowed on tatami. When changing shoes, don’t
touch the floor with your feet. When you take off your shoes, place them neatly together. It’s
inappropriate don’t remove your shoes.

LIZETH: Yes!! And I heard the bowing is a traditional greeting in Japan. A handsheik is also
acceptable.

LUZ: That’s correct. To be honest, When I went to Japan, because of my behavior, they do not
consider me to be one of them. For example, I don’t know to eat with chopsticks and I ate to
use fork. In brief, the japanese did look me a little weird.

LIZETH: That´s rude! As well, you never place your chopsticks so that they stick up directly out
of your rice. What is more, never pass food between your chopsticks and another’s chopsticks,
becasuse this is disrespecful and avoid making these mistakes.

LUZ: I agree up to a point. Before, you go to Japan, please learn to use chopsticks.

LIZETH: Do you have some friends in Japan?

LUZ: Not really, I’m convined that the japaneses is difficult to make friends, basically the eye
contact is an important aspect of non-verbal communication in Japan. Indirect eye contact is
the norm as direct eye contact may be interpreted as intimidating.

LIZETH: I think that indirect eye contact is particularly common when speaking to an elder or
someone hair ranking to demonstrate respect. Usually, people will look at another part of
someone’s face, such as their chin.

LUZ: Overall, I had a great vacation!! Japan is awesome and you have too see yourself.

LIZETH: Thanks you so much, I really will considerate in my next trip. See you latter.