JAPAN

GREETINGS

GREETINGS
The Japanese are very aware of Western habits, and will often greet you with a handshake. Handshakes tend to be weak; this gives no indication of their assertiveness of character.

G R E E T I N G S

U S E D D A I L Y

Good Morning. Ohayou. Good Afternoon. Konnichiwa. Good evening. Konbanwa.

Tadaima. I'm back (home).

Ittekimasu. I'm leaving.

G R E E T I N G S

U S E D O N

S P E C I A L O C C A S I O N S

Congratulations. Omedetou gozaimasu. Omedetou. (casual) Happy Birthday. O-tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu. (formal) Tanjoubi omedetou. (casual)

When greeting someone, Japanese people tend to attach HONORIFICS to the names of the other person theyre talking to.
San This is the most common honorific used usually between people with the same age because this is a gender-neutral honorific Chan Used when you find someone endearing Can also be used to address babies, young children, grandparents and teenage girls May also be used towards cute animals, lovers, close friends, any youthful woman, or even between friends

Kun Used by anyone referring to a male children or a male teenager Can also be used by females when addressing a male that they are emotionally attached to or have known for a long period of time

Sama A more respectful version of san Used mainly to refer to people much higher in rank than oneself, toward one's customers, and sometimes toward people one greatly admires When used to refer to oneself, sama expresses extreme arrogance

If someone bows to greet you, observe carefully. Bow to the same depth as you have been bowed to. As you bow lower your eyes. Keep your palms flat against your thighs.

Differences in GREETINGS
Japanese Japanese usually bows to their elders They call others with their last name. Filipino
close female friends may hug and kiss(beso-beso) when they greet while close male friends may hug each other and tap their backs or just by a handshake -Filipinos do not bow when greeting someone. They smile at other people whenever they greet them -Filipinos used Mr. , Ms. , or Mrs. + their name or surname in addressing someone until they are allowed to call them by their name or nickname.

Similarities Japanese and Filipino

Presentation; making the food look beautiful and appealing to the eye although Filipinos only do this during special occasions. Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day They both prefer eating rice three times a day Japanese and Filipinos both have their superstitions regarding the use of their eating utensils.

Differences in DIET
Japanese A major factor of the Japanese way of eating is to eat until 80% full. Japanese people use chopsticks because it is considered more lacquerware friendly than other sharp eating utensils. They prefer fruits as their dessert. Filipino Filipinos eat as many as they can. Filipinos use spoon and fork for eating because it is the most convenient way of eating for Southeast Asians They usually have sweets for their dessert.

DATING

DATING
GOUKON/KOMPA

Group dating This will be organized so that you (usually) pay a set amount and then go to a restaurant with a friend or two of the same sex. Everyone there will be the friend of a friend You all eat together then after you may go sing karaoke Gathering for a drinking party

If you make a fist and hold up your pinky finger, well in Japan, this means girlfriend.

DATING
BETSU BETSU

It is quite common in Japan that after a date the bill will be split so you each pay for half. You can ask for separate bills by saying (betsu-betsu). It is unlikely a Japanese man will pay for the entire date; rather he will pay for his half. On the upside he may bring you presents.

Valentines Day February 14

White Day March 14

Differences
Japanese Valentines Day and White Day They have group dates (Gokon) During new year, they go to shrines, and girls go with their kimonos. Usually at the amusement parks The couple would split the bill. Filipino Valentines Day Double date or gathering During new year, the couple would visit each others families and eat with them. Usually at the mall, watch a movie The guy would pay for the date.

MARRIAGE

MARRIAGE
Traditionally, the religious wedding ceremony is held in Shinto style at a shrine. A Shinto priest conducts the ceremony. In the ceremony, the couple is purified, drinks sake, and the groom reads the words of commitment. At the end of the ceremony, symbolic offerings are given to the kami.

Hakama

Kimono

San-san-kudo is a ceremony of three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups. A bride, a groom, and close relatives of the both of families drink Sake to signify their union.
There is one girl who follows the groom and bride in Shinto wedding. She is called Miko, who dresses red and white special cloth and serves Sake in part of the wedding ceremony
In Japan, spring and autumn are considered the best seasons of marriage

Under the feudal system, Japanese marriages were often used as political and diplomatic means to maintain peace and unity among feudal lords. A matchmaker nakodo would arrange marriages on behalf of both families.

During the era of aristocracy, Muko-iri, which was that the groom married into the brides family A young man had more say in choosing his own bride A young man would typically visit the young lady of his choice at her home.

If the young womans parents approve of their union, the young man would be invited to a ceremony termed tokoroarawashi and offered mochi" rice cakes

Differences
Japanese They wear a kimono and a hakama. The Miko helps the bride. They have a tea ceremony. The wedding place is the shrine. The Shinto Priest conducts the ceremony. Filipino They wear a white gown and a suit. The bridesmaid helps the bride. There are doves and a bouquet of flowers. The wedding place is the church. The Christian Priest conducts the ceremony.

ARIGATOU!!

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