Some shops, cafes or department stores provide plastic covers for umbrellas. Make sure not to enter with a dripping wet umbrella without one.
Refrain (节制,避免,制止) from blowing your nose in front of other people. Japanese only use paper tissue for this. Like in other Asian countries, it is considered rude to blow you nose in a handkerchief and stuff it in your pocket afterward. Japanese are usually aware of this Western practice, although that might make them feel uncomfortable.
You should not eat while standing or walking in the street. Even inside a house, you should sit down to eat. The only exceptions are for eating at a counter or for eating an ice-cream in the street. This custom is tine of the most difficult to adapt to for many non-Japanese, as it doesn't seem to make much sense.
Do not point your finger, feet or chopsticks at people. If you have to indicate an object or direction to someone, Wave your fingers with the palm(手掌) downwards.
Avoid interrupting people when they are speaking or thinking about an answer. Japanese do not mind short periods of silence in the middle of a discussion.
Do not use your mobile phone in trains unless it is clearly allowed to do so. Using emails or SMS is fine though.
Money should be given in an envelope, but only about half the Japanese really take the trouble. Most men do not seem to care, except for formal situations. Never forget this rule for weddings. In addition, the number of banknotes given to the married couple should be a odd number, as superstitious(迷信的) people believe that the couple might separate if the number can be divided in two.
If you are a Frenchman and you are going to visit a Japanese family what does the writer strongly suggest you to bring with you?
A.Some small presents.
B.Some specialties of your family.
C.Only a small gift.
D.Some specialties from France.
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