JP L1 Week3

1. 1. What is the name of the area where you take off your shoes in a Japanese home?

• A) Tatami

• B) Genkan

• C) Onsen

• D) Furoba

2. 2. It is considered polite to wear your slippers into a Tatami room in Japan.

• True

• False

3. 3. In Japan, it is considered polite to point your shoes (a)   when leaving a Genkan so that you can easily put them on when leaving.

4. 4. What should you do before entering an Onsen?

• A) Enter directly without washing

• B) Clean yourself and pour Kake-yu water on your body

• C) Wear a swimsuit

• D) Enter with a towel around your body

5. 5. In Japanese bowing etiquette, which type of bow shows the most respect?

• A) Eshaku

• B) Keirei

• C) Sai-keirei

• D) Nod

6. 6. It is okay to nod slightly when greeting someone inside an elevator in Japan.

• True

• False

7. 7. What is one of the reasons why it is considered inappropriate to eat while walking in Japan?

• A) There are no public areas to eat

• B) It is difficult to find trash bins to dispose of waste

• C) It is against the law

• D) People dislike food

8. 8. In Japan, it is considered bad manners to eat while walking because it prevents you from appreciating your food properly.

• True

• False

9. 9. When exchanging business cards (meishi) in Japan, it is polite to give and receive them using (a)   hands.

10. 10. When sitting in a formal business meeting in Japan, the most senior person usually sits furthest from the door.

• True

• False