In recent years, many foreigners have gone to Japan to work, study and live. I believe everyone will find that Japanese people are relatively restrained in their personalities, whether in the workplace or in their lives. Sometimes, due to differences in culture and thinking, they may accidentally touch other people's "taboos".
So as a foreigner in Japan, how should we get along with Japanese people in the workplace and in daily life? Today, Xiaomei will share with you some of the "unwritten rules" when getting along with Japanese people taught by her Japanese colleagues. Let's take a look!
1, consumer AA-based
is not only a European and American country, but also a very popular AA-based culture in Japan. In the Japanese concept, causing trouble to others is a bad thing, so they prefer AA system to treat each other, with clear numbers and no owes each other.
When Japanese people have dinner together, especially when they meet for the first time, everyone will pay their own payments, which does not mean that the other party is stingy.
However, in real life, it is more common for the man to pay for dinner with his partner in Japan. Of course, there are also girls who are willing to AA with each other.
2. Learn to "read the air"
Japanese people are a nation that likes to observe words and expressions. There is a common saying in Japanese, "Empty and Ejaculation", which is what we call "observe words and expressions".
Whether facing the older generation or young people, this is a necessary skill in interpersonal communication. Consider what you should do, what you should not do, think about what the other party wants to do, and thus make appropriate responses.
However, this also makes many people think that the Japanese are "hypocritical", but from another perspective, it also shows that the Japanese are very good at understanding the other party's mood and considering the coordination between the people around them and the overall environment.
3. Know how to keep quiet
After a long time in Japan, you will find that Japanese people are very quiet in public places. There is basically no one in the tram making phone calls or talking loudly with their companions. They will also wear headphones consciously when playing games or listening to music.
This is because many people have too long commuting time and will rest on the tram, make up for sleep, read, etc. If they speak loudly, it will cause trouble to others. It will also be inappropriate to shout loudly in public places, so keeping quiet has become the default "unwritten rule" in Japanese society.
4. Keep it neat and decent
Japanese people pay great attention to the neat and decent appearance. The clothes do not need to be expensive, but they must be clean and neat, and they cannot be dirty or wrinkled.
Japanese people go to traditional Japanese restaurants, tea shops, hot springs, or even visit other people's homes. They will take off their shoes when they enter the door, and some places will also be marked with the "No earth foot" (no wear outdoor shoes) sign.
Therefore, in Japan, everyone should pay special attention to personal hygiene, avoid holed socks, odors, and frequent changes of laundry.
5. Abide by the queue culture
Japan is a country that is very keen on queuing. Whether it is shopping in shopping in malls, eating in restaurants, taking elevators, or waiting for trams, they like to queue up. They are very quiet when queuing, and they don’t complain or make loud noises.
The behavioral habit of queuing in Japan has been developed since childhood, such as queuing to and from school, queuing for food, queuing for heating bento, etc. Queuing has become a social norm that all citizens follow on their own, and has also made Japan a well-organized country.
Queuing is also a cultural rule that emphasizes team awareness and the concept of equality in Japan. We should also learn to use good behavioral habits.
Do you resonate with the above "unspoken rules" of living in Japan? In a foreign country, we need to follow the customs in order to avoid causing trouble~
What other rules do you know in Japan? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area!
