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[orangerful]

twissie -- saw this and thought of you LOL

Japan releases guide to etiquette for tourists

I like how the article notes that, while Japan has many visitors, the pamphlet is only currently published in English and Chinese.

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[hamsterwoman]

I like how the article notes that, while Japan has many visitors, the pamphlet is only currently published in English and Chinese.

Heh. XD

I also love the tone of this pamphlet! It's not that you are an ill-mannered inconsiderate boor, dear visitor, it's that Japanese culture really value punctuality and Japanese people are startled by loud noises. Totally not your fault in any way! Just please try not to litter or steal furnishings from your hotel room or pee on the floor! Having worked with Japanese vendors for a while now, I totally recognize the spirit of "thank you for helping us stop you from doing something stupid, valued customer".

[ragnarok_08]

That pamphlet sounds pretty informative.

[velvetwhip]

only currently published in English and Chinese.

Well, that gives everyone else an excuse to be rude.

Gabrielle

[hobbituk]

LOL, that's because the English language is like a plague - it's everywhere! And as every English person will tell you, non english speakers understand it too if you speak slowly and loudly...

[snogged]

That's kind of amazing.