We will here cover 20 phrases and unspoken rules when going in an informal meeting with Japanese. How to shake hands, how close to stand, what to say and how to exchange greetings etc.
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Thank you for inviting me.
ご招待ありがとうございます。 Goshōtai arigatō gozaimasu. |
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May I come in?
おじゃまします。 Ojamashimasu |
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Would you like something to drink?
なにかお飲みになりますか？ Nanika onomi ni narimasuka? |
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What are your hobbies (hobby)?
ご趣味は何ですか？ Goshumi wa nan desuka? |
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Hi, Are you enjoying yourself?
どうも。楽しんでいますか？ Dōmo, Tanoshinde imasuka? |
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It’s a nice party, isn’t it?
素敵なパーティーですよね？ sutekina Pātī desuyo ne? |
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It’s a pleasure to meet you.
お目にかかれて嬉しいです。 Omeni kakakrete ureshī desu. |
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What do you do?
ご職業は？ Goshokugyō wa? |
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Well, I guess I should get going.
さて、そろそろおいとましないと。 Sate, sorosoro oitoma shinaito. |
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It was nice meeting you.
お会い出来て楽しかったです。 Oai dekite tanosikatta desu. |
1. Never ask a woman about her age. It is not appreciated for women.
2. Don’t drink too much alcohol, even though Japanese encourage you to drink more. Just say “ No thanks” (Iie kekkō desu.). Don’t worry they don’t hold it back!
3. Speak gently; using a soft-spoken tone and long pauses, generally be appreciated.
4. Never enter a house with your shoes, instead, take your shoes off and line up your shoes nicely before stepping inside. Always say, “May I come in?”
5. The virtue of modesty is highly valued whereas assertive and arrogant behavior can be seen as a type of person who lacks self- control.
6. Always bring a small gift, known as “Temiyage”, such as sweets, fruit or sake despite Japanese say “no need to bring anything.” Temiyage is a way of expressions as an appreciation.
7. Do not push for decisions. Give them time to think it over.
8. Shaking hands in an appropriate way to introduce each other at a party, even at a meeting. If you don’t know what you should do, imitate your host.
9. The present shouldn’t be opened in front of the giver.
10. Don’t eat food while standing and walking.
Tags: Iie kekk? desu, informal meeting, Japanese etiquettes, learn to speak japanese, No thanks, Temiyage
