Title: Etiquette in Japan - Wikipedia
Headings: Etiquette in Japan
Etiquette in Japan
Contents
Bathing
Bowing
Making payment
Eating and drinking
Chopsticks
Visiting someone's house
Gifts and gift-giving
Seasonal gifts
Impolite gifts
Other gifts
Greetings
Letters and postcards
Titles
Letter writing materials
Greeting postcards
Respectful language
Service and public employees
Funerals
Special birthdays
Business cards
See also
References
External links

Content: It is important to try to gauge the appropriate depth and duration of bows in different situations: a bow that is too deep or too long for the situation can be interpreted as sarcasm. Bows of apology tend to be deeper and last longer, occurring with frequency throughout the apology, generally at about 45 degrees with the head lowered and lasting for at least the count of three, sometimes longer. The depth, frequency, and duration of the bow increases with the sincerity of the apology and severity of the offense. Occasionally, in the case of apology and begging, people crouch like Sujud to show absolute submission or extreme regret. This is called Dogeza. Even though Dogeza was previously considered very formal, today it is mostly regarded as contempt for oneself, so it is not used in everyday settings. Bows of thanks follow the same pattern. In extreme cases a kneeling bow is performed; this bow is sometimes so deep that the forehead touches the floor.