Table Manners In Japan You Should Know Before Visiting

TABLE MANNERS IN JAPAN YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE VISITING

ONLY USE WET TOWELS TO WIPE YOUR HANDS

Most Japanese restaurants in Vancouver will bring you a wet hand towel upon entering the restaurant & these towels are specifically for wiping your hands.

SAY THANKS BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR MEAL

In Japan, we place our hands together to pay our respects to the food before and after our meal. “Itadakimasu” is said before a meal and “Gochiso-sama” is said after a meal.

USE CHOPSTICKS THE RIGHT WAY

Chopsticks are the main utensil used in Japan when eating. There are several set rules when it comes to how to use chopsticks while eating, starting from the way you hold your chopsticks.

HOLD YOUR RICE BOWL WHILE EATING

When eating these dishes, it is considered proper manners to eat while holding a bowl in your hand.

DON'T EAT WITH ELBOWS ON THE TABLE

Eating with your elbows on the table makes you appear worse with bad posture and will make the experience unpleasant for those eating around you.

SLURP WHILE EATING NOODLES AND DRINKING TEA

The noise made when setting down tableware or eating while making chewing noises are manner violations. Blowing your nose during a meal is also something you should do far from the table.

NO LEFTOVERS IS BASIC ETIQUETTE

For your food, only order the amount that you’re able to finish. Finishing your plate is considered an act of gratitude towards the ingredients and the people that made your meal.

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