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: 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. This is called saikeirei ( 最敬礼 ), literally "most respectful bow." When dealing with non-Japanese people, many Japanese will shake hands. Since many non-Japanese are familiar with the custom of bowing, this often leads to a combined bow and handshake which can become complicated. Bows may be combined with handshakes or performed before or after shaking hands. Generally when bowing in close proximity, as necessitated when combining bowing and shaking hands, people turn slightly to one side (usually the left) to avoid bumping heads.