I think polite means good behavior that people do in some situation. They act kindly, gently, and tenderly. Polite people greet person who they meet. In addition, they are usually on time. This is very basic to connect with people. Also, polite people mind that they don’t make a nuisance to other people; however, rude people have never minded.
Rude people don’t greet anybody. Rude person act such as eating on the street during walking, sitting on the table, and sitting with their feet up on chairs or desk, and so on. These behaviors are usually said “rude” in our country.
I consider there are many differences between U.S.A. culture and Japan it. What is considered rude in Japan may not be considered in U.S.A. There are many differences that I had already written like above.
In contrast, there is something in U.S.A. culture that is considered rude that may not be considered rude in Japan. It’s ways how to call a waiter or waitress over. When I call a waiter or waitress, I usually say, “Excuse me. –Sumimasenn-” This action is not rude in Japan, but it’s rude in U.S.A. In U.S.A., they make eye contact and raise their eyebrows, briefly wave to get their attention, or mouth the word for what they want.
I interested in what there are so many differences like this although we live the same earth.
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It's me again. I would like to comment on your journal, because you.....are cute and polite. Right? What's polite or not is not much different between Japan and Taiwan. Because both the countries are influenced by Confucianism. Especially, Japanese are more polite and effort to run their life under the regulation of society. That's impressed me. In U.S. culture, freedom and individualism are more important than any other values. So, Americans are usually considered impolite in our view. Right? I'm more interested in that Americans don't like others to
ask about their privacy. In my country, that's a way to show your concerns about friends and family. How about that in Japan?
I know what you mean! Anyone who doesn't greet is rude anywhere all the world, I think. Greeting is important because communication always begins with it.
So, good night!
Japanese are very polite that makes me impress. Because my father's Japanese friends are very polite, my father always ask us to study Japanese etiquette. Junko and you are very good model of Japanese-modest and polite. I agree with you,wherever rude people are not popular.
HI, HOW ARE YOU? I'M FINE THANK YOU, AND YOU? YOU MEAN, GREETING IS VERY IMPORTANT, ISN'T IT? OK!
I'LL GREET SO KINDLY TO YOU WHENEVER I MEET YOU!!! SEE YOU!!
I think you are learning a lot here. It's good to note the differences between politeness in different cultures so you can understand how different people act.
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