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[Country] Japan [Topics and behaviour to avoid] Teachers should not touch their students (e.g. hand on shoulder, high five). Take steps not to say or do something that would cause a single student to feel embarrassed. Japanese people are more likely to feel ashamed and insulted rather than innocently embarrassed. The American sign for OK, which teachers often use to show that a student has done something correctly or perfectly means “money” in Japan. Be discrete about blowing your nose in the classroom. Avoid discussing World War II.
Be careful not to mix up the history or culture of Asian countries or assume that things are the same in all of them.
Avoiding taboo words/subjects in the classroom | Language Teaching Tips
Helpful notes for travelling teachers