What is the proper response to いらっしゃいませ？


The term is used in shops and stores to welcome customers. It seems impolite
to ignore the greeting.




It isn't impolite to ignore いらっしゃいませ and most Japanese don't respond to the
greeting.

However if you want to respond to it, you may say こんにちは and give a shallow
bow.




It isn't impolite to ignore いらっしゃいませ and most Japanese don't respond to the
greeting.

However if you want to respond to it, you may say こんにちは and give a shallow
bow.

