Title: Japan Gift Giving Customs - Giftypedia
Headings: Japan Gift Giving Customs
Japan Gift Giving Customs
Business Gift Giving
Personal Gift Giving
Major Gift Giving Holidays
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Content: It is polite to say "o-jama shimasu" (sorry for disturbing) when entering someone's house. Avoid blowing your nose in front of others. It's considered rude to blow into a handkerchief and to put it back into your pocket. Paper tissues should be used. You should not eat while standing up. You should always be seated. Exceptions are made for eating at a counter or eating ice cream. Do not point using fingers, feet or chopsticks. Pointing gestures should be made with waving fingers and the palm of your hand facing downward. In general, you should keep your real opinion (honne) to yourself and be polite by offering public opinions (tatemae) that are meant to maintain harmony.