Sunday, May 1, 2016

How to Be Japanese - April 2016

1. Be polite, be very polite.
  • Bow a lot.
  • Say "gozaimas" a lot. It makes what you are saying "more polite".
  • Line up. Do not push. Do not cut in line.
  • Obey the rules.
2. Men: Wear a black suit and a white shirt.
 
    Women: Wear a black skirted suit and a white blouse.
    Children: Wear a school uniform.

 

3. Wear a surgical mask


4. Use your smartphone constantly, but safely and politely.


5. Drive a small square car (with or without the ski box).
 


6. Ride a bike. On the sidewalk, if possible.

7. Have good hair. If you are a woman of a certain age, start dying your hair as soon as gray appears.
wrong photo. I need to change it.

8. Take lots of selfies. Don't forget the peace sign.
 

9. Be able to write Hebrew.
 

10. The cuter, the better
Cuteness is a real thing in Japan. Read more about it at:
Kawaii - Cuteness in Japanese Culture 

 
 

 

11. Plastic food!


12. Seek harmony with nature (and go crazy over cherry blossoms). 

13. Look for the Zen in everyday objects.
Full moon Bridge
A shop that sells only fans
A shop that sells only toothpicks - beautiful, handmade toothpicks
A shop that sells only incense


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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the link to Kawaii. I did not know that the "Hello Kitty"-type-thing was for adults--and adult men--too!

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