tazzygirl -> RE: Obama wipes his nose... (11/14/2009 10:29:03 PM)
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I have previously posted on the customs of bowing. But to refresh... quote:
Let's begin learning how to bow properly in Japan. Bowing seems simple, but there are different ways of bowing. It depends on the social status or age of the person you bow to. If the person is higher status or older than you are, you should bow deeper and longer. It is polite to bow, bending from your waist. Men usually keep their hands in their sides, and women usually put their hands together on their thighs with their fingers touching. If it is a casual situation, you can bow like nodding. The most frequent bow is a bow of about 15 degrees. You might feel strange to do it, but try to bow in Japan. You will be considered very polite. http://gojapan.about.com/cs/etiquetteinjapan/a/bowing.htm
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