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§         The word ‘Thanks' is most common in Japan. When people meet again they express ‘Thank you for your kindness the other day'.

§         They bow a teach other on being introduced.

§         Too much of eye-contact is impolite behavior in Japan.

§         It is against manners to point at a person or object with the index finger.

§         Japanese do not show affection in public and avoid slapping backs or holding by the arms.

§         Blowing nose is regarded as bad manners.

§         Winking or shrugging shoulders is misunderstood in Japan.

§         Its an insult to give a tip to anybody.

§         Over crowded trains and buses are endured silently.

§         When wishing to say ‘no' in a business deal they be polite by saying ‘well, may be ‘ or ‘do you think so'.

§         Japanese tend to telephone or write back soon even if the news is little.

§         Businessmen in Japan on meeting first exchange their visiting cards.

§         In hotels they offer steamed hot towel to wipe the face.