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 | The Japanese greet each other by bowing. Bowing techniques range from a small nod of the head to a long, 90 degree bow. If the greeting takes place on tatami floor, people get on their knees in order to bow. If your opposite is of higher social status than yourself, you are supposed to bow deeper and longer than him or her. But since most Japanese do not expect foreigners to know proper bowing rules, a nod of the head is usually sufficient. It is also common to bow to express thanks or an apology or when making a request or asking somebody for a favor. Shaking hands is uncommon among the Japanese, but foreigners are sometimes greeted with a hand shake. |
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