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Interactions between [[Japan]]ese people, as well as between Japanese and foreigners, are geared not only around each other's relative status in respect to each other, but also by an almost-inherent respect for, and politeness towards, other people. These govern almost every aspect of Japanese life, from how you greet somebody, which title you use when addressing them and even where you would expect to be seated at a dinner table.

Interactions between [[Japan]]ese people, as well as between Japanese and foreigners, are geared not only around each other's relative status in respect to each other, but also by an almost-inherent respect for, and politeness towards, other people. These govern almost every aspect of Japanese life, from how you greet somebody, which title you use when addressing them and even where you would expect to be seated at a dinner table.

* Miso soup can be drunk from the bowl, as if it was a cup. Solid pieces can be eaten using your chopsticks.

* Miso soup can be drunk from the bowl, as if it was a cup. Solid pieces can be eaten using your chopsticks.

If people around you are eating noodles, you might be surprised and horrified to hear them "slurping" the noodles into their mouths. Do not be embarrassed and feel free to join in. Slurping your noodles is considered a sign that you are enjoying your meal. On the other hand, eructation after a meal is considered incredibly rude, and ''not'' a sign that you enjoyed your meal.<ref> Note:This practice is associated with etiquette in China and India, which is a reason why some mistakenly associate this cultural practice with Japan. Eructation in a public setting is seen as rude in Japan, as well as most Western nations.</ref>

If people around you are eating noodles, you might be surprised and horrified to hear them "slurping" the noodles into their mouths. Do not be embarrassed and feel free to join in. Slurping your noodles is considered a sign that you are enjoying your meal. On the other hand, eructation (burping or belching) after a meal is considered incredibly rude, and ''not'' a sign that you enjoyed your meal.<ref> Note:This practice is associated with etiquette in China and India, which is a reason why some mistakenly associate this cultural practice with Japan. Eructation in a public setting is seen as rude in Japan, as well as most Western nations.</ref>

==Eating Out==

==Eating Out==