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How To Behave In A Traditional Japanese Restaurant

By Linda Ruiz


Japanese cuisines are getting more and more popular nowadays. Before, we can only taste their foods if we actually go there or eat their instant noodles that is sold in the market. Today, it is booming everywhere and a lot of people are captivated by its wonderful taste. As for most people who went in Japan, they conclude that the feature that makes the place so beautiful is the variety of foods they offer.

Like our foods, they come in various looks, taste and sizes depending on the occasion. Of course, you will not be satisfied if you just eat one of those, so if possible taste all of them. You can find a great variety of these in a traditional Japanese restaurant NYC. You will be astonished how pleasing their service is and the foods they serve.

This type of restaurant is not much like the traditional restaurant we are familiar of. Aside from the obvious difference of food that is served their table manners are actually very different as well. Some things might be too awkward for you but it really feels good once you try it. We will talk about more of that in this posting so read on.

Most of us only bows to people if we think that it is really, really necessary for us to do so. Nevertheless, this is a rare thing for us to do. In Japan, most of the people there do this a lot. This is sign of respect for them. They tend to bow on every people they greet especially to elderly or people who has position.

Additionally, if you are to address someone, you should always add the suffix san on their last name or same if you want to be more respectful. Actually, this is not always the case. If ever you are addressing a children a more appropriate suffix is chan for girls and kun for guys.

Now that you know how to address them properly, lets move on to the table conducts. Commonly, we are served a drink before the actual meal is served. If you are in a supper party, keep in mind that you have to avoid drinking your drink once it is served to you. Wait for a person in your table to initiate cheers. Right after that, you can drink it.

If you ever tried to slurp a piece of soup in a standard restaurant you will be amazed how many people will look at you. In the contrary, this is a common thing in a Japanese restaurant. Creating this kind of noises while consuming the food you eat especially noodles gives and impression that you love the food.

Even though you like their food very much, it is not a good idea to tip with it. Tipping is a sign of disrespect and can be very rude especially to the waiter. They believe that what you paid for is enough and additional charge is not necessary.

Do not be too focused on these customs but instead focus on the food. Feel every chunk of food they serve and you will be amazed how wonderful it is. However, these tips can come in handy at times and is worth considering.




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