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I am confused, is Baumkuchen a common treat in Japan? I am German and this is a pastry that is usually available here during Christmas time (Baumkuchen = tree cake). Nevermind, I just googled it and found out, there’s even a day of the Baumkuchen/ バウムクーヘンの日. Awesome!
Reminds me of when I visited Japan. Our tour guide was giving us the rules for politely walking around the streets. "Don't run, don't eat while you walk, and stay on the sidewalk." Then we turned around and watched a Japanese business man run full tilt down the middle of the street with a pastry in his mouth.
@@iMuzik3 Yep, I've watched all those vids about how walking and eating are frowned upon only to find out nobody gives a shit when I visited Japan. Most people in Japan seem to be minding their own business.
I can understand the "dont run" and "stay on the sidewalk." But not eating while walking? Whats the point of having vending machines then if you can't eat/drink on the go?
For me (Croatian), it was when I made an American friend and she would say, "Oh, really?" when we talked. I thought she kept implying that I was lying. Turned out, that's just something Americans say during conversation to prompt you to tell them more.
I'm Australian (ironically with Croatian parents) and when people say "Oh, really?" I reply, no I just said that because I like making shit up". Seriously, if I say something, I mean it and if you say "oh, really" I can't be bothered talking to you.
Ahaha, I say that a lot. It can mean I'm trying to be polite by confirming that I'm listening to you or it could mean I'm bored with what you're saying or it could mean I like what you're saying and want to hear more.
When they screened the original Star Wars movie in Japan, the studio executives were astonished that the audience was completely silent at the end. They thought they hated the movie, until someone explained that it was a huge sign of respect and honor to be silent at the end. That was how they showed their admiration for it.
Chewing gum was definitely considered rude for me in America as a kid ( I am Gen X ) but mostly if it was in front of your elders, at meals, at church or other formal settings. It was sometimes permitted in school but it was rude to blow bubbles or make noises. Some teachers would forbid it.
I had a high school teacher who had a board with a bunch of nails pounded into it. Anyone caught chewing gum had to put their gum on one of the nails. Then they had a choice: detention for 30 minutes after school, or take one of the other pieces of gum left by someone else and chew that for the rest of the class. Most people chose the detention... but not everybody!
As an Aussie, I habitually say g'day to people. When I visited Japan last year, I found myself falling on old habits and occasionally said g'day to Japanese people. Everyone was very polite and didn't admonish me for being rude (even though they may have been offended). I just hope they all realised that I was an Aussie tourist with strange habits.
What's worse is some Asians that come here get culture shocked when we say it even though we have no malicious intent, they get super offended. Like they didn't bother trying to learn local customs before travelling.
Yeah! As an Aussie myself I thought it'd be a fun thing because I heard Japanese people live Australian culture (as I've seen so many koalas on people's keychains and the like) Never thought a 'sup' and a "G'day" could be offensive. That 'sup' head tilt is so polite here. It's almost more acceptable than saying "Good morning" when walking past a stranger. I do it all the time to be friendly. It's like a "Hey I see you and acknowledge you but I know you're probably too busy to stop and talk. Have a good day". I do it more often than waving or even saying hello and that's the kind thing to do here because if you say something it makes the other person feel obligated to respond. Nodding your head down seems kind of weird here, like you're depressed or unconfident and supplicating yourself in a weird way. Interesting that cultures are so different. I guess the lesson here is it you go to Japan, nod your head down. If you go to Australia, nod your head up. Or at least follow up the "G'day" with like a "G'day man owyadowin'/avagdavo?"
For me, it depends. At the dinner table. Yeah, take the time to go to the bathroom. Blow your nose. Wash your hands. Go back to the group. There are time yeah for me at least. Where it's like yeah. I need to blow my nose now. Like on a bus.
As I've grown up, I've developed gustatory rhinitis, which makes my nose begin running like crazy when I eat or shortly after I'm done eating. It's very frustrating and I'm aware that I might be making others uncomfortable, but sometimes I don't have much of a choice. As I've aged it only has worsened, so I've ended up just eating at home most of the time.
So if you have a runny nose or if you allergies, and turning away isn’t enough, what do you do? You must run to find a quiet place alone every single time? That sounds…kind of inconvenient. I guess each culture has a few really mendokusai customs that must be upheld.
As a German, I'd consider many of these things rude as well. For example chewing gum during class or meetings, or making noise during a movie. Blowing your nose in public is ok, as long as its done discreetly. Funnily, we'd consider sniffling to avoid blowing your nose very bad manners. The "chin raise" is normal amongst peers, but rude if used for older people. I usually find there's a lot of overlap between Japanese and German customs when it comes to not being rude (just with some things you guys dial it up to 11 ;D)
American here, with a German descendant dad - my dad CANNOT STAND the sound of sniffing. Even I go crazy over it. I'd rather someone blow their nose because AT LEAST I know they're trying to relieve their sinuses. Sniffing just makes it worse, too... however DON'T blow your nose at the dinner table. That's the online time it's like "wtf, that's gross dude."
As i live near NRW i can confirm, Germany has a thing or 2 3 5 in common with Japan. It just has more chocolate and less dirt cheap really amazing restaurants 😂😂
We call the 'chin raise' the Mexican Handshake where I am. Friend even had a cat that would do it when you entered the room. Very cool cat, sweetest thing in the world.
In Nov I came down with a horrible sinus infection right at the start of my trip to Japan. I tried so hard to hide the nose blowing because i knew it was rude in public. I would find a corner of the train station, a bathroom, or I even made my husband stand in front of me while I hid and blew my nose. I even ended up at the Red Cross Hospital in Kyoto. What a wonderful Honeymoon. 😂 Sorry to all the Japanese I offended! I tried!
The Japanese wear a disposable mask and line it with tissues so their nose can drop inside the mask until they can privately blow their nose. Because work breaks are frowned on, I would stuff some tissues up my nose and line the mask. I hate sinus infections.
@@happycook6737 see this is the thing causing somone to be that uncomfterabale to avoid being rude to you would be considerd rude inapropriate karen behavior here its not that americans are rude its that a lot of being polite here is not letting what other pepole do bother you letting them do what they want or need to do within reason is considerd polite
As a Canadian I actually agree with a lot of these. Someone saying 'huh' doesnt seem agressive to me, but it really isnt polite. Chewing gum in class is distracting. Blowing your nose IS gross, especially at the table! And I would be embarrassed if I showed up late for anything even if I had a really good reason. I love all your videos! 🥰 You have a way of teaching that is very informative and funny. Thank you!
Timing bites of popcorn during on-screen explosions to avoid making distracting noises is just about the cutest and most endearing thing I think I've ever heard.
From the UK here, the few times I've gone to America I've gone to the cinema and that experience is just so bizzare. The person sat on my left was a knee slapper, whacking his leg with every slight joke, and when an actual "big funny" moment happened he grabbed my shoulder and shook me as he couldn't control his own laughter... I didn't know this person.
Greek here, lived in the UK for a few years. Ngl, your cinemas are the most relaxing place I have ever been to lol. In Greece the cinema experience is like the one you described,just a little milder. You will hear whispers everywhere, commentators, and don't let me even start about kids in the audience.
4:01 "HUH" - I finally understand why the sound sound so exaggerated when made by Ryotaro to Chris from "Abroad in Japan", and why there are always d**th threats from him 😆😂🤣
Everytime I've seen this "Huh?" in animes it was someone, usually a girl, confused in a passive and polite way with something, showing that they didn't get it, just like anywhere else in the world. Now I'm confused because the japanese youtuber lady said it means something else. Weird...
@@CeceliPS3Uh? or Un? an Hah? are different. The facial expression will be different too, so you will definitely know the difference. I only saw the Hah? a few times, usually Japanese men when they are shocked about how rude the other person was.
For me, those moments where the whole theater is laughing, gasping, or getting excited about something together are my favorite part of the experience!
Hi, in my school years in the US attending public school, we were not allowed to chew gum in class. It was considered inappropriate and rude. And if you got caught, you were ordered to discard it in the trash can. And if you continue, you were send to the school principal office and a phone call or letter was sent out, to your parents to speak with the principal.
I agree with most of the Japanese customs you discussed in this program. I have always respected the "politeness of Japanese" people and how they interact with others in public. I lived in Taiwan years ago and once went to see a movie with an American friend. There was a very funny scene and my friend laughed out so loudly that it seemed like a scream. The entire audience suddenly started laughing as they found her laughing not only unusual but hilarious also. I was so embarrassed but my friend seemed to enjoy that she had "entertained" every one in the theater.
Lol Taiwanese audiences are not afraid to make noise. If it's not crunchy food then it's chatting during the film. But that's still better than the time I saw "Us" in the UK and a whole family of racists got ejected after sitting and jeering at the film for about an hour. The terrified teenage ushers handed out free tickets to the rest of the audience.
When I first came to Japan and met my future wife for the first time. We were out at an izakaya, and sometimes I just couldn't hear her, so I said "huh?" My wife is a goofy fun girl who says stuff that I do understand yet kind of crazy, so I'd be like "HUH!???". Needless to say, learned "huh" was rude the hard way.
Your experience in the movie theatre reminded me so much of 1 of my trips to Japan - we went to see Detective Pikachu and noticed how quiet everyone was: they weren't even laughing at the jokes and although some people had food, you didn't hear them etc. Fortunately, my partner and I made sure to eat before going and made sure we were there on time so we didn't upset anyone, but it was such a different experience to what we are used to in the UK!
Chewing gum in inappropriate situations, nose blowing at the table, acting up in a movie, or chewing with your mouth open anytime are rude here in the US also. Part of the problem is that the US has multiple different cultures mostly dependent on what part of the country you are in. Unfortunately there are those that have no proper upbringing and some that are always looking for a fight.
@@YuujiVermillion61 oh wow, that's awesome to hear. How long have you been abroad? Mrs. Eats is really fun and a couple of other channels I follow, I love learning the culture of Japan. I hope your well and safe, today is "Días de los Reyes" so "Felicidades y Feliz Navidad y prospero año nuevo". 🫂❤️
In the U.S I was raised not to talk to strangers but when I visit Mexico I am greeted by everyone including students. Its almost exhausting to say "hello good day" to everyone.
Japanese professor: I am shocked you’re chewing gum, you’ve offended me by not paying attention! Also Japanese professor while 70% of the class is literally asleep in front of them: Everything’s fine!
i always feel like an outlier in my own country (US), because i also find most of these things rude. every time i watch a "these things are rude in japan" videos, i always find myself saying "i agree"
same, I'm from the UK and i find most of these are rude for me except the part where you can express your emotions and enjoy food in the cinema. besides that i feel like i would have no problems. Or I'm just a naturally polite person. Also while i do say "huh?", i always follow it up with "sorry, what was that?" i never say it by itself. I'm curious if @MrsEats sees this, i want to know if this would have been a lot better for her, if she heard that instead of just "huh?"
@@MonoDree "huh" is pretty casual, so i use it all the time with friends, but only because they know me as for cinema eating, i also eat in the theater, but i try to un-crinkle wrappers/bags before the movie starts or eat crunchy foods during loud scenes. the last time i saw a movie, the person next to me crinkled their chip bag the WHOLE movie
@@SmooviesTV yeah, i find it quite easy to lessen making noise with the packaging, you just put less energy in grabbing the popcorn. as long as you are not rushing, the movie will overpower the noise for the most part. Its the quite or silent parts of the movie i avoid lol
I grew up and live in the USA. I am an older guy. As others have said, blowing your nose at the table is a bit disturbing. Chewing gum when you are in a situation where you may be involved in discussion…is rude. Just because a lot of folks do it doesn’t make it OK. There are a lot of rude people in the USA. With the movie thing…yeah, the late thing is a pain in the ass but it has been like that for a long time. Also…the eating thing is actually part of the movie experience for many people. It’s the way it is. And…loud laughing or exclamation is one of the fun things about watching a movie in the theatre rather then at home. It is interesting to hear your experience and I totally understand your viewpoint. Love your channel !
“Just because a lot of folks do it doesn’t make it okay”, is a statement that needs to be used to address the issue of people nitpicking other people’s manners over social rules that are unnecessary and outdated. With all due respect to those who feel this way in West, I agree doing stuff like blowing one’s nose at the table or bumping into people without saying, “Excuse me” are rude, chewing gum in class or a boardroom is harmless for many people. Saying, “Huh?” is also harmless. Westerners tend to use manners as an excuse to pick at others because that’s how they were raised and the kind of regional culture they come from, but just because you were raised a certain way or are used to people being uptight doesn’t make it right to place those ways of seeing things on others. I think we need to learn how “You do you, let others do them”. And both sides can learn to respect each other’s perspectives.
@@JRCGuitarist for calling things outdated, I have to say that you’re not being uncultured; you’re being clueless. Take a look around. The general behavioral standard seems to be set to “self-centered, entitled jackass”. You can quibble about details, but this illogical “you do you” mindset results in nothing but a mess.
I going to Japan again on late March and is good to know how not to be rude even if I'm not from those places (Australia and USA). Almost 10 years ago, I lived the worst time of my life and in that year I went abroad to the USA for a month to take english classes and I met many japanese people there. I think that some of them thought I was japanese (because a japanese friend and another latina from other country told me they did at first when they met me) but they (the japanese) treated me as a part of their group when they noticed I was really shy and those are my best memories of that awful year. I'm very grateful to them so I wanna be as polite as posible to japanese people
It's not a Mrs. Eats video without a JoJo reference. Thank you for not letting me down. I also like the AI generated pics. It made your stories seem like I was right there in the moment, seeing your actual memories come to life!
Once in High School, we had a Japanese foreign exchange student... I walked in on her and asked "Do you mind if I join you?" ... I got an after school detention.
Here in the UK I relate very strongly with the movie theatre thing. Although a lot of people eat loudly or laugh loudly or speak loudly it really annoys me and a lot of others. I've had many experiences where children or inconsiderate people get shouted and sworn at for consistently being noisy, even if it's simply laughing and such. I've caught myself glancing over my shoulder at people who cannot at least try and keep their voices quiet for others watching. The trying to do things quietly during loud scenes is something I tend to automatically do as well, however from what I've seen people's attitudes towards such things tends to vary quite a lot. I had an experience once when I was little, where my mum went and complained mid-movie about a child loudly shouting and playing on their tablet as her passive aggressive glances didn't do enough for the parents to step in. She bought the tickets for me and my friend as they were extremely cheap and didn't realise that it was a screening for children with special educational needs, we were all extremely embarrassed once she realised...
Nice video! I was in Japan during October 2023 almost the entire month and I guess being prepared for it in advance helped out a lot too. I never blew my nose in the places where people were in close proximity (would find a bathroom or just hide around the corner or whatever and do it quietly). Chewing gum also with mouth closed and silently as well, in my culture (Armenian) it is also rude to chew with an open mouth and loudly. No talking on the phone on trains, not crossing on the red light even when the road is clear and it is super small. And yeah - managed to instinctively avoid the chin movement or using "huh". In fact, interactions with locals was nothing but overwhelmingly positive, except bicycle riders - those people seemed to almost always try to kill me for some reason haha! I was kinda surprised though when I was on trains and people almost never give seats to elderly. I remember when I gave up my seats for the elderly, they would try to refuse the offer a couple times and if they still refused after us standing there for a minute or more then I would give up. All in all, they would look very happy and also said thank you before getting off the train (if they went first) and if I got off first we would meet eyes and I would bow and smile (and they also say thank you). The best part was noticing and overhearing other folks around including younger people sort of whisper "yasashii!"and give off smiles. But I was surprised that locals rarely (on my watch at least) gave up their seats. I even had a girl (probably 18 or 20 yo by the looks of it) fall asleep on my shoulder during a long train ride and had other locals around us giggling at me trying not to move so I don't wake her up, that was really funny XD
@@FSVR54 Respectfully disagree. If the light shows “red” you stay where you are. There is a reason it exists and that is to assure mutual safety of the pedestrian and the driver. It is not that difficult of a concept to grasp, nor is it worth risking your well being (and potentially life) over those 2-4 minutes. You ofc are welcome to do as you please, but please do not call those who choose to follow these rules “stupid”. Not a very good look.
@@AKRex I have my opinion, big dawg. I couldn't care less whether a stranger thinks it's a "good look" or not. Point is you cross the road when there's no cars coming, hence no danger.
@@FSVR54 I don’t know why you decided to engage if you do not care about a “stranger’s” opinion, but regardless - you do you I guess, I pretty much said as much in my response anyway. If something were to happen to you as a result of your approach, I would simply write it off as natural selection doing its work. Best of luck ✌🏼
"natural selection dong it's work" lmaooo. That's a high horse you got there. I engaged to voice my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. This is the internet @@AKRex
Interesting about pointing with one’s chin. I have several friends from a western Native American tribe. It is considered Very rude to use your finger to point. Instead one purses their lips and points to the object with one’s chin.
My grandfather was English and he had a set of rules on the bathroom door of his barber shop (for my uncles working there), and one was "No chewing gum" when working. Having your hands in your pockets was a big no-no as well. It is good to have standards.
as an Indonesian (read: asian, just like the japanese) in my view, what foreigners mean in this context are mostly americans. so this more like different between eastern and western culture.
I always love watching these videos because of the interesting differences between our countries, but also because of Mrs Eats contagious smile and personality. I know is possibly a YT persona, but I'm hoping she is 75% like this in real life. Also the humour and editing actually gets me every time.
"He passed by" is the correct english. "He passed away" means he died in english. The language is hard especially with idioms. Cross cultural differennces " huh?"
Hope you and your family and friends are safe and doing well, Mrs. Eats! Some of the things you mention, like blowing your nose at the table, chewing gum in a classroom or boardroom setting, or chewing food loudly are still considered rude in some regions of the US. I’m from the Southern US, and my husband’s family is from a different part of the country. They are classy people, so I was shocked the first time someone blew their nose at the table!
Yes indeed. If someone is from the North and does so.ething crass my mother would say "They can't help it they're a Yankee" or "They wud'nt raised right".
Chewing gum in classroom or boardroom isn’t really an issue unless someone is chewing loudly. And truthfully it’s been found that chewing gum for some people helps them think. I like chewing gum because it helps me avoid fidgeting and also I can be self-conscience about my breath. So, I would say people are making too big of a deal out of that. This is why I’m not a fan of notions of “classy” or “classiness”just seems like an excuse for people to be offended by harmless things at times. But blowing one’s nose at the table is gnarly. It’s the equivalent of dry heaving at the table, the sound and thought can make eating uncomfortable for practically anyone.
@@chrisegbertkyNaw, Northerners are raised right just differently, we are uptight about certain things and not much about other things. I personally prefer Northern Manners over Southern Manners, since things are a bit more relaxed but we definitely have behavioural rules.
@@JRCGuitarist There are good people all over the country, and we learn each other’s preferences and protocols when we move around. I’ve been impressed by how kind people tend to be in every region I’ve visited. There is also something “American” about each place and the people, no matter their race or where they were born (US or abroad).
Chewing gum for us was always a focusing thing. It helped me put my entire brain into what I was doing definitely while doing schoolwork. Although I never chew with my mouth open.
I live in Sweden and was also shook by many thing in America. Lookig forward to visit Japan, I think it´s not so different from here how people behave ;) 💗💗🌺🌺
As a former flight attendant flown to Japan countless times I learned a lot about Japanese non-verbal conversation and how to proper behave in Japan. Since I have a slight medical problem, meaning my nose starts to run when eating hot food, it's not easy to hide this 'rude' behaviour when having a meal in Japan. At least, I never ever would blow my nose in public in Japan. I'd rather apologize and go to the bathroom. But anyway, I appreciate the Japanese way of good and polite behaviour in public, makes a trip to Japan very pleasant and enjoyable. And if something may go wrong, a warm smile will always be appreciated! 😃
“Huh” is actually somewhat offensive in the USA too, depending on the context. It means you’re probably not listening and being aloof. Unfortunately, it’s offensiveness has been tapered off due to how younger people communicate. But older folks pretty much hate it. It’s a juvenile way to respond to someone
So much of the offensive behaviors are basically same for me. My mother was super offended if someone blew their nose in her kitchen. Go to the bathroom! Also chewing gum in class, very disrespectful, or something you do to piss off your teacher.
#1. In New Zealand its nicknamed the Maori salute and normal to say something friendly like Kia Ora, G'day, Cheers etc. Mostly men do it but women do a softer form like raising their eyebrows too.
The movie theater experience in Japan is always fascinating! I love how it's clean and orderly, but sometimes I miss the reactions you would get in an American theater. There were times I wanted to laugh at a really funny scene but I had to hold in my laughter with all my strength!
Omg those first two! Haha, I kept thinking of those random thugs in Ryu ga Gotoku games accusing you of bumping into them with a loud "Huh?" and the head gesture! And then they procede to get their asses handed to them, but that's beside the point haha 😂
Thanks for another informative video. As an Australian, and maybe because I'm an older one at that, I can identify with some of the things that are seen as rude in Japan. The head nod with the G'day I believe is a relatively more recent development and I'm to a fan. Huh and chewing gum would definitely get you a telling off. At the movies eating loudly, talking and especially using your phone won't win you friends and arriving late is still a pain, but reacting emotionally, especially laughing seems counter to what the film is made to do so maybe no movies for me when I visit. Growing up it was always an expectation that you would remove yourself before blowing your nose and were possible sneezing.
Here in the US, pointing your chin at someone is sometimes used by security guards and such as sign language to point out someone that is causing trouble that may, if worse comes to worse, induce a fight scenario and needs to be watched at the least. It can be used as intimidation as well for sure... This is very confusing because it is the same body gesture slang for "what's up?/ g'day" It's all in the eyes and intention apparently.
I laughed out loud at Mrs. Eats' reactions! 😂I know it's no laughing matter, but the contrast between what is relatively common in the West and what is considered rude in Japan ends up creating comical situations. In many of them, I even agree with Japanese cultural sensitivity. I myself don't do many of the things Mrs. Eats describes as rude. Besides, even in the West, there's a lot of behavioral variety. For example, putting your feet up on tables, as some Americans do (I think especially in the west, heirs to cowboy behavior) is impolite and disgusting in Portugal and the other European countries I know. As for blowing your nose in public, what is considered impolite is sniffing and swallowing snot. If it's dirt, you're not supposed to keep it inside your body. On the other hand, if it's considered so disgusting in Japan, why do anime so often include balls of snot coming out of characters' noses? These cultural differences are interesting, and it's good to know about them.
Japanese crowds for entertainment are the best. Ive noticed when watching mma events held in japan that they will clap when a fighter does good, especially in grappling exchanges when a reverse happens. They dont boo and you never hear them randomly 'wooing' or doing any other stupid screaming. Just very respectful and attentive. Im an american and i try to eat quietly at movies as well. Also avoid using a cell phone and turning off the ringer and speak in a low voice if i have to talk to someone. However the laughing is like a reflex i do laugh when its funny and expect others will too and its the same with gasping whenever something shocking or scary happens. Mrs eats if you are ever in america and want an experience then go to a new movie at a theatre in the hood. Its everything you said but turned up to 10 with even more craziness.
I feel like all of these things make sense. But sometimes you just have to blow your nose even if you don't want to. 😫 I stopped going to the movies because here it's the same. People talk/laugh/react loudly. You can even order food and the staff will take it to your seat while the movie is playing. The last time I went, I wanted to see the Demon Slayer movie and everybody was singing the opening and closing songs super loudly lol. It was so annoying.
She's gorgeous and smart but to get on TV in Japan you've got to be broadly and popularly gorgeous and smart often doesn't factor in. We love Japan, but cripes NHK is a whole thing just like our own things.
This is hilarious because in Japan during a meal people in Japan eat so loud and slurp nuodles and soup take huge bites and eat with there mouths open, these are things Japanese do and you have to also deal with.
True. But only when eating or doing something with those they are very close to. Never otherwise. It is actually a good way to gauge how comfortable or unconfortable a Japanese person(s) is with you.
I'm from Greece and I was actually surprised as well at the ''blowing your nose at the table'' part. It's also considered rude here and very unsanitary just like not washing your hands before joining the table although it's more of an ''unwritten rule'' , it's not something we're taught growing up but it's something we consider to be common sense. Love your work!
A lot of these things are rude and inconsiderate in the US too. The thing is, the lowest common denominator gets to annoy everyone around them, and everyone has to (politely) put up with their ill mannered behavior. The loud chewers, nose blowers, gum chewers, and late arrivals bother lots of other people.
In my youth I enjoyed traveling to foreign countries just to experience the culture. I did have mishaps along the way, but I always apologized for my ignorance and that seemed to ease the tension. I never meant to offend anyone, and the locals seemed to understand. All in all, it was a very memorable experience, one that I still think about after all these years.
Super interesting .... things that are "rude in Japan" are "normal" in America. I have observed the opposite as well ... sometimes Japanese tourists do things that are seen as "rude in America" ... especially in National parks like Yellowstone. They don't seem to necessarily follow the rules or etiquette of the places ... which makes SENSE, because they possibly don't know them.
hmm, like what? Are you sure they are Japanese? Sorry, I just ask becauseI used to live in Japan and then I just went to Yellowstone recently with my family and what I know of Japanese Tourists and from what I saw, my experience was different :) . If you cant tell if someone is speaking Japanese, I always look at their clothes. Generally (although not always) Japanese hikers will be dressed in hiking gear straight out of a magazine. They have what one should "properly" wear on a hike. So what is your experience? What rules of etiquette did you see them not following?
I always love your videos and how informative they are. A friend and I are going to Tokyo in November so I'm going to rewatch a few to brush up... Also trying to learn some Japanese because I think it would be rude to not have at least a passing familiarity with the language when we visit, so thank you Mrs. Eats
There is an old saying: "When in Rome... do as the Romans do". It seems to apply here. And yes, many cultural differences between Japan and America. Most are not meant to be offensive, just different.
I'm autistic and I have ADHD and I'm known to be very clumsy and walk zigzags unintentionally. I would be so afraid of accidentally offending Japanese pedestrians.
Another worth mentioning that I did and felt very bad: I was leaving Osaka castle, and walking through the park area in the direction of the NHK. All of a sudden a bug flew in my mouth. My common reaction was to try and spit it out of my mouth. So I did without thinking about where I was. As soon as I realized what I had just done, I was so embarrassed, and noticed a couple older women looking at me. I walked as fast as I could with my head down, and now try to think twice about my actions when I visit Osaka...especially the castle area.
Yes, I haven't gone to a movie in the theater in years because of how people act here in the US. I have spent way too much money to have a big screen and surround so I don't have to deal with it.
I've always thought I wanted to visit Japan, but after seeing a couple of these videos, I no longer wish to. I'm afraid of eating a grape and inadvertantly offending someone's ancestors.
My nose always runs when I eat spicy food-also happens when I eat foods that are hot or cold. If this is the case with someone in Japan, how is this handled? Do they always avoid dining in public? It’s literally something that can’t be prevented, and it’s not a case where stuffing cotton up one’s nostrils & wearing a mask will work, so…what does one do?
I usually have a very runny nose when I eat spicy/hot food too! For me, I just wipe my nose but not sure try to blow too hard at the table😅hope it helps you!
Not sure if it is the same with Japanese people but Chinese people have the annoying habit of sniffing really loudly and making disgusting throat sounds instead.
All of the politeness rules just make me realize that I've been doing all those things in America because it just makes sense not to impose things on others. I really appreciate that mindset.
Studying Japanese culture is fascinating. I had to learn about it when I did business with a company there. Visiting Japan to me was like a spiritual experience.
Here I was nervous about my upcoming move to Japan, but these are all things that bother me anyway as an American, I’m even more excited for Japan now 😝
Ha ha, when you said "passed away" I thought, what, did he died? 😂 your video was so funny! I am a giant man from Australia. I think the Australian student liked you. I am just saying. I have just discovered your channel. Could you speak more on the of english "yes" and what you understand and the intricances of japanese "yes" and it's differences, please?
My friend and I, who both live in the States, are avid movie goers and usually arrive at the theater 45 minutes to an hour before the movie starts. There were times when we got there so early, we had to wait to go in the theater because they were still cleaning up from the last showing. It's not that we're super punctual. We just like to have time to relax in our seats for a bit and enjoy our snacks before the movie begins.
What an amazing video! You're right, I couldn't agree more with you. In Australia diphthongs sound completely different. Depending on the English variation (or dialect) "day" might sometimes sound as "die". Something similar happens with diphthongs in Scottish.
I'd be shocked too if people were "crapping" in the movie theater!!! sorry, sorry, I couldn't help myself. Your accent and English is amazing. *bows deeply*
Also “Huh” and “what” is usually alright in casual situations. But some can consider it rude as you are not considering the person in the conversation. I typically use the phrase “Pardon” at work, when I need to hear someone more clearly, because I have auditory processing disorder and sometimes need to clarify information. As a pre-K teacher, I also use it as a “did you do, what I thought you just did?”
In America, we go to the movies for the experience. Definitely there are annoying people at the movies (like people on their bright phones or who talk constantly), but to a sensible point, being with the rest of the people and experiencing it together is part of the draw. If the movie is good, we buy or watch again at home. It’s also not uncommon to go several times to the same movie. Great video! Love your content!
Even in America, arriving to a movie after the movie has started is very rude. With that being said, we actually enjoy the noises that other people make while watching movies. Laughing, comments, etc. Not too much but a bit of interacting with the movie is enjoyable. Watching movies in theaters is a communal experience.
I don't think this experience of liking the noises other people make while watching movies is a culturally accepted characteristic in the West. On the contrary, I think it might be something generational and oriented towards more commercial cinema. A few years ago (maybe 20 years), cinema was still seen as a cultural event, like going to a concert or a theater play. Not only should silence be respected (except in clear comedy situations, where the aim is to make the audience laugh, or in dramatic and sad situations where the aim is to make the audience cry), but I also don't want to hear the comments of the people next to me. At most, these comments should be made quietly and in a low voice to avoid disturbing other people. One thing that really annoys me is hearing people eating popcorn and opening sweets or other types of plastic food. I think it's really disrespectful! A movie theater is not a restaurant. Listening to someone munching popcorn and dipping their hands into buckets of popcorn distracts those next to them. But again, I imagine it's a generational thing and it also depends on the type of movie you're watching.
I was corrected about blowing my nose at the table one time. I picked up on not to lift your chin at people from observation. Then one of my friends yelled at me across the gym and raised his chin in greeting. I pointed my finger at him and responded with yo. Everyone else at the gym were looking nervous. Dojo sensei said "Ah...my crazy Americajin." It broke the tension and he corrected my friend.
In American theaters, it's also considered rude to make a lot of noise as far as I'm aware. Personally speaking, when I go to a theater with snacks, I try to open my boxes and plastic bags before the movie starts or during loud scenes as well. But eating is a whole other thing. I feel bad when my plastic bags make a lot of noise as I move it around, but yeah. Eating in the middle of the movie is considered the norm. You'll see it happen in a lot of American media. Here, the popcorn, drinks and snacks are just a part of the movie-going experience. To me, it just doesn't make sense to get a lot of food here at the theater and then have to eat it quickly or leave it sitting there. At that point, I can't help but wonder why not just eat something before you get there? Cultural differences are so interesting. And yeah, a movie theater is definitely a more social experience. You're there to see the movie of course, but everybody is free to be open and expressive about the movie, as long as it's appropriate to the movie. Laughing is seen as fine if the movie is supposed to be funny, and sometimes people will clap or cheer if something really amazing or "hype" happens.
in american schools it used to be that chewing gum was considered rude, and kids would get in trouble for it. but people have gotten more casual about that over the years.
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I am confused, is Baumkuchen a common treat in Japan? I am German and this is a pastry that is usually available here during Christmas time (Baumkuchen = tree cake).
Nevermind, I just googled it and found out, there’s even a day of the Baumkuchen/ バウムクーヘンの日. Awesome!
Reminds me of when I visited Japan. Our tour guide was giving us the rules for politely walking around the streets. "Don't run, don't eat while you walk, and stay on the sidewalk." Then we turned around and watched a Japanese business man run full tilt down the middle of the street with a pastry in his mouth.
Yeah, I saw tons of Japanese people eating and drinking while walking, haha. Surprised me.
@@iMuzik3 Yep, I've watched all those vids about how walking and eating are frowned upon only to find out nobody gives a shit when I visited Japan. Most people in Japan seem to be minding their own business.
I can understand the "dont run" and "stay on the sidewalk." But not eating while walking? Whats the point of having vending machines then if you can't eat/drink on the go?
I’ve been told we get the “foreigner pass”.
"Do as I say not as I do"-Japanese tour guide.
For me (Croatian), it was when I made an American friend and she would say, "Oh, really?" when we talked. I thought she kept implying that I was lying. Turned out, that's just something Americans say during conversation to prompt you to tell them more.
I'm Australian (ironically with Croatian parents) and when people say "Oh, really?" I reply, no I just said that because I like making shit up". Seriously, if I say something, I mean it and if you say "oh, really" I can't be bothered talking to you.
sensitive mofo @@bluewren65
and thats okay too, we are different people with different habits and tradicions, its just the way it is
Ahaha, I say that a lot. It can mean I'm trying to be polite by confirming that I'm listening to you or it could mean I'm bored with what you're saying or it could mean I like what you're saying and want to hear more.
@@lightloveandtruth I guess it's all in the inflection? 😄
When they screened the original Star Wars movie in Japan, the studio executives were astonished that the audience was completely silent at the end. They thought they hated the movie, until someone explained that it was a huge sign of respect and honor to be silent at the end. That was how they showed their admiration for it.
What if they just said that to be polite lol
Chewing gum was definitely considered rude for me in America as a kid ( I am Gen X ) but mostly if it was in front of your elders, at meals, at church or other formal settings. It was sometimes permitted in school but it was rude to blow bubbles or make noises. Some teachers would forbid it.
I had a high school teacher who had a board with a bunch of nails pounded into it. Anyone caught chewing gum had to put their gum on one of the nails. Then they had a choice: detention for 30 minutes after school, or take one of the other pieces of gum left by someone else and chew that for the rest of the class. Most people chose the detention... but not everybody!
i think that only happens in america you're not supposed to eat gum in class
Definitely same for me (millennial), gum was 100% not allowed to be chewed in class. Definitely rude and distracting.
I'm also a Gen X, and I remember a lot of movies and shows that showed mostly females chewing bubblegum and everything, it was really taboo back then…
As an Aussie, I habitually say g'day to people. When I visited Japan last year, I found myself falling on old habits and occasionally said g'day to Japanese people. Everyone was very polite and didn't admonish me for being rude (even though they may have been offended). I just hope they all realised that I was an Aussie tourist with strange habits.
No problem!! Tilting the head was something I was surprised so your greeting g, day is no problem ☺️
@@MrsEats The Aussie greeting is certainly less "intense" than an irritated New York City greeting. 🤣🤣🤣
@@MrsEats Ahhh ok I didnt tilt my head so I must have passed the "not another rude foreigner" test
What's worse is some Asians that come here get culture shocked when we say it even though we have no malicious intent, they get super offended. Like they didn't bother trying to learn local customs before travelling.
Yeah! As an Aussie myself I thought it'd be a fun thing because I heard Japanese people live Australian culture (as I've seen so many koalas on people's keychains and the like)
Never thought a 'sup' and a "G'day" could be offensive.
That 'sup' head tilt is so polite here. It's almost more acceptable than saying "Good morning" when walking past a stranger. I do it all the time to be friendly. It's like a "Hey I see you and acknowledge you but I know you're probably too busy to stop and talk. Have a good day". I do it more often than waving or even saying hello and that's the kind thing to do here because if you say something it makes the other person feel obligated to respond. Nodding your head down seems kind of weird here, like you're depressed or unconfident and supplicating yourself in a weird way.
Interesting that cultures are so different.
I guess the lesson here is it you go to Japan, nod your head down. If you go to Australia, nod your head up.
Or at least follow up the "G'day" with like a "G'day man owyadowin'/avagdavo?"
I have a sister that blows her nose at the dinner table and it really makes me mad. It's not just rude to Japanese people.
Bruh it should be a common sense
I have severe allergies
For me, it depends. At the dinner table. Yeah, take the time to go to the bathroom. Blow your nose. Wash your hands. Go back to the group. There are time yeah for me at least. Where it's like yeah. I need to blow my nose now. Like on a bus.
As I've grown up, I've developed gustatory rhinitis, which makes my nose begin running like crazy when I eat or shortly after I'm done eating. It's very frustrating and I'm aware that I might be making others uncomfortable, but sometimes I don't have much of a choice.
As I've aged it only has worsened, so I've ended up just eating at home most of the time.
So if you have a runny nose or if you allergies, and turning away isn’t enough, what do you do? You must run to find a quiet place alone every single time? That sounds…kind of inconvenient. I guess each culture has a few really mendokusai customs that must be upheld.
As a German, I'd consider many of these things rude as well. For example chewing gum during class or meetings, or making noise during a movie. Blowing your nose in public is ok, as long as its done discreetly. Funnily, we'd consider sniffling to avoid blowing your nose very bad manners. The "chin raise" is normal amongst peers, but rude if used for older people.
I usually find there's a lot of overlap between Japanese and German customs when it comes to not being rude (just with some things you guys dial it up to 11 ;D)
Chewing gum at all in school was forbidden until I started high school in 1989 (in American schools). Times have clearly changed.
We wouldn't chew gum in school in NZ either, it's a quick way to get detention. Blowing your nose in public is fine, but sniffing is gross.
American here, with a German descendant dad - my dad CANNOT STAND the sound of sniffing. Even I go crazy over it. I'd rather someone blow their nose because AT LEAST I know they're trying to relieve their sinuses. Sniffing just makes it worse, too... however DON'T blow your nose at the dinner table. That's the online time it's like "wtf, that's gross dude."
As i live near NRW i can confirm, Germany has a thing or 2 3 5 in common with Japan. It just has more chocolate and less dirt cheap really amazing restaurants 😂😂
We call the 'chin raise' the Mexican Handshake where I am. Friend even had a cat that would do it when you entered the room. Very cool cat, sweetest thing in the world.
In Nov I came down with a horrible sinus infection right at the start of my trip to Japan. I tried so hard to hide the nose blowing because i knew it was rude in public. I would find a corner of the train station, a bathroom, or I even made my husband stand in front of me while I hid and blew my nose. I even ended up at the Red Cross Hospital in Kyoto. What a wonderful Honeymoon. 😂 Sorry to all the Japanese I offended! I tried!
The Japanese wear a disposable mask and line it with tissues so their nose can drop inside the mask until they can privately blow their nose. Because work breaks are frowned on, I would stuff some tissues up my nose and line the mask. I hate sinus infections.
@@happycook6737 yeah, I definitely tried the mask and tissue trick, especially on public transit.
@@happycook6737 handy to know.
@@happycook6737 see this is the thing causing somone to be that uncomfterabale to avoid being rude to you would be considerd rude inapropriate karen behavior here its not that americans are rude its that a lot of being polite here is not letting what other pepole do bother you letting them do what they want or need to do within reason is considerd polite
As a Canadian I actually agree with a lot of these. Someone saying 'huh' doesnt seem agressive to me, but it really isnt polite. Chewing gum in class is distracting. Blowing your nose IS gross, especially at the table! And I would be embarrassed if I showed up late for anything even if I had a really good reason.
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I agree. The Americans and Aussies aren't quite as civilized as Canadians, so we're a little more sensitive to these things than they are.
Timing bites of popcorn during on-screen explosions to avoid making distracting noises is just about the cutest and most endearing thing I think I've ever heard.
The nodding thing is part of the bro code.
chin up for familiarity and equality
chin down for respect and distance
Teachers in the USA don't normally want students chewing gum or eating in class.
From the UK here, the few times I've gone to America I've gone to the cinema and that experience is just so bizzare. The person sat on my left was a knee slapper, whacking his leg with every slight joke, and when an actual "big funny" moment happened he grabbed my shoulder and shook me as he couldn't control his own laughter... I didn't know this person.
🤣 x 1,000. I literally spat my food reading this. 🤣
Greek here, lived in the UK for a few years. Ngl, your cinemas are the most relaxing place I have ever been to lol. In Greece the cinema experience is like the one you described,just a little milder. You will hear whispers everywhere, commentators, and don't let me even start about kids in the audience.
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Everytime I've seen this "Huh?" in animes it was someone, usually a girl, confused in a passive and polite way with something, showing that they didn't get it, just like anywhere else in the world. Now I'm confused because the japanese youtuber lady said it means something else. Weird...
@@CeceliPS3Uh? or Un? an Hah? are different. The facial expression will be different too, so you will definitely know the difference. I only saw the Hah? a few times, usually Japanese men when they are shocked about how rude the other person was.
@@f_low holy f'. Really? To me those all were the same. Haha.
For me, those moments where the whole theater is laughing, gasping, or getting excited about something together are my favorite part of the experience!
Mrs. Eats confused "good day" with "go die." Too funny! 😂
Hi, in my school years in the US attending public school, we were not allowed to chew gum in class. It was considered inappropriate and rude. And if you got caught, you were ordered to discard it in the trash can. And if you continue, you were send to the school principal office and a phone call or letter was sent out, to your parents to speak with the principal.
I agree with most of the Japanese customs you discussed in this program. I have always respected the "politeness of Japanese" people and how they interact with others in public. I lived in Taiwan years ago and once went to see a movie with an American friend. There was a very funny scene and my friend laughed out so loudly that it seemed like a scream. The entire audience suddenly started laughing as they found her laughing not only unusual but hilarious also. I was so embarrassed but my friend seemed to enjoy that she had "entertained" every one in the theater.
Lol Taiwanese audiences are not afraid to make noise. If it's not crunchy food then it's chatting during the film. But that's still better than the time I saw "Us" in the UK and a whole family of racists got ejected after sitting and jeering at the film for about an hour. The terrified teenage ushers handed out free tickets to the rest of the audience.
When I first came to Japan and met my future wife for the first time. We were out at an izakaya, and sometimes I just couldn't hear her, so I said "huh?" My wife is a goofy fun girl who says stuff that I do understand yet kind of crazy, so I'd be like "HUH!???". Needless to say, learned "huh" was rude the hard way.
Love your story! ☺️
@@MrsEatsWhat does one say in Japanese when asking, “Huh?”
they dont like to rude utterances in Japan like we do in America @@MoPoppins
@MoPoppins I'm pretty sure it's, "Eh?" but not in in a very exaggerated way, or it sounds like, "Huh?"
ええ？？ @@MoPoppins
Your experience in the movie theatre reminded me so much of 1 of my trips to Japan - we went to see Detective Pikachu and noticed how quiet everyone was: they weren't even laughing at the jokes and although some people had food, you didn't hear them etc. Fortunately, my partner and I made sure to eat before going and made sure we were there on time so we didn't upset anyone, but it was such a different experience to what we are used to in the UK!
A bunch of reasons why I love Japan and my visits there. All of these things annoy or gross me out as well. Great video - Thanks!
Chewing gum in inappropriate situations, nose blowing at the table, acting up in a movie, or chewing with your mouth open anytime are rude here in the US also. Part of the problem is that the US has multiple different cultures mostly dependent on what part of the country you are in. Unfortunately there are those that have no proper upbringing and some that are always looking for a fight.
You have such an engaging way of telling stories. You're really great!
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@@YuujiVermillion61 oh wow, that's awesome to hear. How long have you been abroad? Mrs. Eats is really fun and a couple of other channels I follow, I love learning the culture of Japan.
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@@willmariegirona2911 Feliz año Nuevo, I’ve been here since October
In the U.S I was raised not to talk to strangers but when I visit Mexico I am greeted by everyone including students. Its almost exhausting to say "hello good day" to everyone.
Japanese professor: I am shocked you’re chewing gum, you’ve offended me by not paying attention!
Also Japanese professor while 70% of the class is literally asleep in front of them: Everything’s fine!
there is another layer of the fact that chewing gum can distract your peers. Sleeping really wont unless your snoring.
i always feel like an outlier in my own country (US), because i also find most of these things rude. every time i watch a "these things are rude in japan" videos, i always find myself saying "i agree"
same, I'm from the UK and i find most of these are rude for me except the part where you can express your emotions and enjoy food in the cinema. besides that i feel like i would have no problems. Or I'm just a naturally polite person.
Also while i do say "huh?", i always follow it up with "sorry, what was that?" i never say it by itself.
I'm curious if @MrsEats sees this, i want to know if this would have been a lot better for her, if she heard that instead of just "huh?"
@@MonoDree "huh" is pretty casual, so i use it all the time with friends, but only because they know me
as for cinema eating, i also eat in the theater, but i try to un-crinkle wrappers/bags before the movie starts or eat crunchy foods during loud scenes. the last time i saw a movie, the person next to me crinkled their chip bag the WHOLE movie
@@SmooviesTV yeah, i find it quite easy to lessen making noise with the packaging, you just put less energy in grabbing the popcorn. as long as you are not rushing, the movie will overpower the noise for the most part. Its the quite or silent parts of the movie i avoid lol
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I grew up and live in the USA. I am an older guy. As others have said, blowing your nose at the table is a bit disturbing. Chewing gum when you are in a situation where you may be involved in discussion…is rude. Just because a lot of folks do it doesn’t make it OK. There are a lot of rude people in the USA. With the movie thing…yeah, the late thing is a pain in the ass but it has been like that for a long time. Also…the eating thing is actually part of the movie experience for many people. It’s the way it is. And…loud laughing or exclamation is one of the fun things about watching a movie in the theatre rather then at home. It is interesting to hear your experience and I totally understand your viewpoint. Love your channel !
I think it might depend on the area. It also seems less rude than what it used to be.
“Just because a lot of folks do it doesn’t make it okay”, is a statement that needs to be used to address the issue of people nitpicking other people’s manners over social rules that are unnecessary and outdated.
With all due respect to those who feel this way in West, I agree doing stuff like blowing one’s nose at the table or bumping into people without saying, “Excuse me” are rude, chewing gum in class or a boardroom is harmless for many people. Saying, “Huh?” is also harmless. Westerners tend to use manners as an excuse to pick at others because that’s how they were raised and the kind of regional culture they come from, but just because you were raised a certain way or are used to people being uptight doesn’t make it right to place those ways of seeing things on others. I think we need to learn how “You do you, let others do them”. And both sides can learn to respect each other’s perspectives.
@@JRCGuitarist for calling things outdated, I have to say that you’re not being uncultured; you’re being clueless. Take a look around. The general behavioral standard seems to be set to “self-centered, entitled jackass”. You can quibble about details, but this illogical “you do you” mindset results in nothing but a mess.
I going to Japan again on late March and is good to know how not to be rude even if I'm not from those places (Australia and USA). Almost 10 years ago, I lived the worst time of my life and in that year I went abroad to the USA for a month to take english classes and I met many japanese people there. I think that some of them thought I was japanese (because a japanese friend and another latina from other country told me they did at first when they met me) but they (the japanese) treated me as a part of their group when they noticed I was really shy and those are my best memories of that awful year. I'm very grateful to them so I wanna be as polite as posible to japanese people
As a Japanese, I want to know where you are from.
It's not a Mrs. Eats video without a JoJo reference. Thank you for not letting me down. I also like the AI generated pics. It made your stories seem like I was right there in the moment, seeing your actual memories come to life!
I'm glad that your first movie abroad wasn't The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the USA. You might have left the theater with white hair.
When I went to Rocky Horror show in America I was taken there by a Japanese girl.
Educational and entertaining at the same time.....thank you for the effort you put into your high-quality videos! Happy New Year!
Once in High School, we had a Japanese foreign exchange student... I walked in on her and asked "Do you mind if I join you?"
... I got an after school detention.
Here in the UK I relate very strongly with the movie theatre thing.
Although a lot of people eat loudly or laugh loudly or speak loudly it really annoys me and a lot of others. I've had many experiences where children or inconsiderate people get shouted and sworn at for consistently being noisy, even if it's simply laughing and such. I've caught myself glancing over my shoulder at people who cannot at least try and keep their voices quiet for others watching. The trying to do things quietly during loud scenes is something I tend to automatically do as well, however from what I've seen people's attitudes towards such things tends to vary quite a lot.
I had an experience once when I was little, where my mum went and complained mid-movie about a child loudly shouting and playing on their tablet as her passive aggressive glances didn't do enough for the parents to step in. She bought the tickets for me and my friend as they were extremely cheap and didn't realise that it was a screening for children with special educational needs, we were all extremely embarrassed once she realised...
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Nice video! I was in Japan during October 2023 almost the entire month and I guess being prepared for it in advance helped out a lot too. I never blew my nose in the places where people were in close proximity (would find a bathroom or just hide around the corner or whatever and do it quietly). Chewing gum also with mouth closed and silently as well, in my culture (Armenian) it is also rude to chew with an open mouth and loudly. No talking on the phone on trains, not crossing on the red light even when the road is clear and it is super small. And yeah - managed to instinctively avoid the chin movement or using "huh". In fact, interactions with locals was nothing but overwhelmingly positive, except bicycle riders - those people seemed to almost always try to kill me for some reason haha! I was kinda surprised though when I was on trains and people almost never give seats to elderly. I remember when I gave up my seats for the elderly, they would try to refuse the offer a couple times and if they still refused after us standing there for a minute or more then I would give up. All in all, they would look very happy and also said thank you before getting off the train (if they went first) and if I got off first we would meet eyes and I would bow and smile (and they also say thank you). The best part was noticing and overhearing other folks around including younger people sort of whisper "yasashii!"and give off smiles. But I was surprised that locals rarely (on my watch at least) gave up their seats. I even had a girl (probably 18 or 20 yo by the looks of it) fall asleep on my shoulder during a long train ride and had other locals around us giggling at me trying not to move so I don't wake her up, that was really funny XD
not crossing when the road is clear is just being stupid and wasting time. japanese do it too, by the way...they're not all robotic automatons
@@FSVR54 Respectfully disagree. If the light shows “red” you stay where you are. There is a reason it exists and that is to assure mutual safety of the pedestrian and the driver. It is not that difficult of a concept to grasp, nor is it worth risking your well being (and potentially life) over those 2-4 minutes. You ofc are welcome to do as you please, but please do not call those who choose to follow these rules “stupid”. Not a very good look.
@@AKRex I have my opinion, big dawg. I couldn't care less whether a stranger thinks it's a "good look" or not. Point is you cross the road when there's no cars coming, hence no danger.
@@FSVR54 I don’t know why you decided to engage if you do not care about a “stranger’s” opinion, but regardless - you do you I guess, I pretty much said as much in my response anyway. If something were to happen to you as a result of your approach, I would simply write it off as natural selection doing its work. Best of luck ✌🏼
"natural selection dong it's work" lmaooo. That's a high horse you got there. I engaged to voice my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. This is the internet @@AKRex
Interesting about pointing with one’s chin. I have several friends from a western Native American tribe. It is considered Very rude to use your finger to point. Instead one purses their lips and points to the object with one’s chin.
My grandfather was English and he had a set of rules on the bathroom door of his barber shop (for my uncles working there), and one was "No chewing gum" when working. Having your hands in your pockets was a big no-no as well. It is good to have standards.
as an Indonesian (read: asian, just like the japanese) in my view, what foreigners mean in this context are mostly americans. so this more like different between eastern and western culture.
I always love watching these videos because of the interesting differences between our countries, but also because of Mrs Eats contagious smile and personality. I know is possibly a YT persona, but I'm hoping she is 75% like this in real life.
Also the humour and editing actually gets me every time.
Chewing gums was rude in many countries in the past. Nowadays, a lot of people don’t pay attention and act like they want.
"He passed by" is the correct english. "He passed away" means he died in english. The language is hard especially with idioms. Cross cultural differennces " huh?"
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Hope you and your family and friends are safe and doing well, Mrs. Eats!
Some of the things you mention, like blowing your nose at the table, chewing gum in a classroom or boardroom setting, or chewing food loudly are still considered rude in some regions of the US.
I’m from the Southern US, and my husband’s family is from a different part of the country. They are classy people, so I was shocked the first time someone blew their nose at the table!
Yes indeed. If someone is from the North and does so.ething crass my mother would say "They can't help it they're a Yankee" or "They wud'nt raised right".
@@chrisegbertky Lol, or “No home trainin’”
Chewing gum in classroom or boardroom isn’t really an issue unless someone is chewing loudly. And truthfully it’s been found that chewing gum for some people helps them think. I like chewing gum because it helps me avoid fidgeting and also I can be self-conscience about my breath. So, I would say people are making too big of a deal out of that. This is why I’m not a fan of notions of “classy” or “classiness”just seems like an excuse for people to be offended by harmless things at times.
But blowing one’s nose at the table is gnarly. It’s the equivalent of dry heaving at the table, the sound and thought can make eating uncomfortable for practically anyone.
@@chrisegbertkyNaw, Northerners are raised right just differently, we are uptight about certain things and not much about other things.
I personally prefer Northern Manners over Southern Manners, since things are a bit more relaxed but we definitely have behavioural rules.
@@JRCGuitarist There are good people all over the country, and we learn each other’s preferences and protocols when we move around. I’ve been impressed by how kind people tend to be in every region I’ve visited. There is also something “American” about each place and the people, no matter their race or where they were born (US or abroad).
Chewing gum for us was always a focusing thing. It helped me put my entire brain into what I was doing definitely while doing schoolwork. Although I never chew with my mouth open.
I live in Sweden and was also shook by many thing in America. Lookig forward to visit Japan, I think it´s not so different from here how people behave ;) 💗💗🌺🌺
Definitely, tons of similarities. Like she mentions at the end of the video, a similar sense of needing to repress one's emotions in both countries.
As a former flight attendant flown to Japan countless times I learned a lot about Japanese non-verbal conversation and how to proper behave in Japan.
Since I have a slight medical problem, meaning my nose starts to run when eating hot food, it's not easy to hide this 'rude' behaviour when having a meal in Japan.
At least, I never ever would blow my nose in public in Japan. I'd rather apologize and go to the bathroom.
But anyway, I appreciate the Japanese way of good and polite behaviour in public, makes a trip to Japan very pleasant and enjoyable.
And if something may go wrong, a warm smile will always be appreciated! 😃
“Huh” is actually somewhat offensive in the USA too, depending on the context. It means you’re probably not listening and being aloof. Unfortunately, it’s offensiveness has been tapered off due to how younger people communicate. But older folks pretty much hate it. It’s a juvenile way to respond to someone
So much of the offensive behaviors are basically same for me.
My mother was super offended if someone blew their nose in her kitchen. Go to the bathroom!
Also chewing gum in class, very disrespectful, or something you do to piss off your teacher.
#1. In New Zealand its nicknamed the Maori salute and normal to say something friendly like Kia Ora, G'day, Cheers etc. Mostly men do it but women do a softer form like raising their eyebrows too.
The movie theater experience in Japan is always fascinating! I love how it's clean and orderly, but sometimes I miss the reactions you would get in an American theater. There were times I wanted to laugh at a really funny scene but I had to hold in my laughter with all my strength!
Saw team america in theaters back in the day in the states and it was one of the best movie experiences ever. The entire theatre was crying laughing
Omg those first two! Haha, I kept thinking of those random thugs in Ryu ga Gotoku games accusing you of bumping into them with a loud "Huh?" and the head gesture!
And then they procede to get their asses handed to them, but that's beside the point haha 😂
Lol, I distinctly remember arriving to Shrek 10-15 minutes late with my mom as a kid
I forgive you! 🤓
Thanks for another informative video. As an Australian, and maybe because I'm an older one at that, I can identify with some of the things that are seen as rude in Japan. The head nod with the G'day I believe is a relatively more recent development and I'm to a fan. Huh and chewing gum would definitely get you a telling off. At the movies eating loudly, talking and especially using your phone won't win you friends and arriving late is still a pain, but reacting emotionally, especially laughing seems counter to what the film is made to do so maybe no movies for me when I visit. Growing up it was always an expectation that you would remove yourself before blowing your nose and were possible sneezing.
Here in the US, pointing your chin at someone is sometimes used by security guards and such as sign language to point out someone that is causing trouble that may, if worse comes to worse, induce a fight scenario and needs to be watched at the least. It can be used as intimidation as well for sure... This is very confusing because it is the same body gesture slang for "what's up?/ g'day" It's all in the eyes and intention apparently.
Oh man, I do all of these things all of the time as muscle memory! 😱
OmG. The head tilt thing! Is that why Majin Vegeta tilled his head back while looking at Goku when he killed those people at the tournament?!?!?!
I laughed out loud at Mrs. Eats' reactions! 😂I know it's no laughing matter, but the contrast between what is relatively common in the West and what is considered rude in Japan ends up creating comical situations.
In many of them, I even agree with Japanese cultural sensitivity. I myself don't do many of the things Mrs. Eats describes as rude. Besides, even in the West, there's a lot of behavioral variety. For example, putting your feet up on tables, as some Americans do (I think especially in the west, heirs to cowboy behavior) is impolite and disgusting in Portugal and the other European countries I know.
As for blowing your nose in public, what is considered impolite is sniffing and swallowing snot. If it's dirt, you're not supposed to keep it inside your body. On the other hand, if it's considered so disgusting in Japan, why do anime so often include balls of snot coming out of characters' noses?
These cultural differences are interesting, and it's good to know about them.
Japanese crowds for entertainment are the best. Ive noticed when watching mma events held in japan that they will clap when a fighter does good, especially in grappling exchanges when a reverse happens. They dont boo and you never hear them randomly 'wooing' or doing any other stupid screaming. Just very respectful and attentive.
Im an american and i try to eat quietly at movies as well. Also avoid using a cell phone and turning off the ringer and speak in a low voice if i have to talk to someone. However the laughing is like a reflex i do laugh when its funny and expect others will too and its the same with gasping whenever something shocking or scary happens.
Mrs eats if you are ever in america and want an experience then go to a new movie at a theatre in the hood. Its everything you said but turned up to 10 with even more craziness.
I feel like all of these things make sense. But sometimes you just have to blow your nose even if you don't want to. 😫
I stopped going to the movies because here it's the same. People talk/laugh/react loudly. You can even order food and the staff will take it to your seat while the movie is playing.
The last time I went, I wanted to see the Demon Slayer movie and everybody was singing the opening and closing songs super loudly lol. It was so annoying.
You have so much charisma. Im suprised you arent a big tv star in japan.
She's gorgeous and smart but to get on TV in Japan you've got to be broadly and popularly gorgeous and smart often doesn't factor in.
We love Japan, but cripes NHK is a whole thing just like our own things.
This is hilarious because in Japan during a meal people in Japan eat so loud and slurp nuodles and soup take huge bites and eat with there mouths open, these are things Japanese do and you have to also deal with.
True.
But only when eating or doing something with those they are very close to.
Never otherwise.
It is actually a good way to gauge how comfortable or unconfortable a Japanese person(s) is with you.
Your story telling is good, and adorable. Thank you for sharing your experiences 🙏☺️
I'm from Greece and I was actually surprised as well at the ''blowing your nose at the table'' part. It's also considered rude here and very unsanitary just like not washing your hands before joining the table although it's more of an ''unwritten rule'' , it's not something we're taught growing up but it's something we consider to be common sense. Love your work!
I'm from Canada, and I'm just wondering how she discarded the tissue after? Did she use a handkerchief? Pretty gross lol.
@@Indigocell Right??
Movie attendance is way down, its just not worth dealing with the public. They hide the decline in sales with raised ticket prices.
A lot of these things are rude and inconsiderate in the US too. The thing is, the lowest common denominator gets to annoy everyone around them, and everyone has to (politely) put up with their ill mannered behavior. The loud chewers, nose blowers, gum chewers, and late arrivals bother lots of other people.
In my youth I enjoyed traveling to foreign countries just to experience the culture. I did have mishaps along the way, but I always apologized for my ignorance and that seemed to ease the tension. I never meant to offend anyone, and the locals seemed to understand. All in all, it was a very memorable experience, one that I still think about after all these years.
Super interesting .... things that are "rude in Japan" are "normal" in America. I have observed the opposite as well ... sometimes Japanese tourists do things that are seen as "rude in America" ... especially in National parks like Yellowstone. They don't seem to necessarily follow the rules or etiquette of the places ... which makes SENSE, because they possibly don't know them.
hmm, like what? Are you sure they are Japanese? Sorry, I just ask becauseI used to live in Japan and then I just went to Yellowstone recently with my family and what I know of Japanese Tourists and from what I saw, my experience was different :) . If you cant tell if someone is speaking Japanese, I always look at their clothes. Generally (although not always) Japanese hikers will be dressed in hiking gear straight out of a magazine. They have what one should "properly" wear on a hike. So what is your experience? What rules of etiquette did you see them not following?
I always love your videos and how informative they are. A friend and I are going to Tokyo in November so I'm going to rewatch a few to brush up... Also trying to learn some Japanese because I think it would be rude to not have at least a passing familiarity with the language when we visit, so thank you Mrs. Eats
There is an old saying: "When in Rome... do as the Romans do". It seems to apply here.
And yes, many cultural differences between Japan and America. Most are not meant to be offensive, just different.
Exactly! Let’s the difference!
I'm autistic and I have ADHD and I'm known to be very clumsy and walk zigzags unintentionally. I would be so afraid of accidentally offending Japanese pedestrians.
How did you deal with the eyebrow raise greeting New Zealanders use. Not even a "G'Day!"
Another worth mentioning that I did and felt very bad: I was leaving Osaka castle, and walking through the park area in the direction of the NHK. All of a sudden a bug flew in my mouth. My common reaction was to try and spit it out of my mouth. So I did without thinking about where I was.
As soon as I realized what I had just done, I was so embarrassed, and noticed a couple older women looking at me. I walked as fast as I could with my head down, and now try to think twice about my actions when I visit Osaka...especially the castle area.
being late for a movie in theater is so disrespectful
Yes, I haven't gone to a movie in the theater in years because of how people act here in the US. I have spent way too much money to have a big screen and surround so I don't have to deal with it.
I've always thought I wanted to visit Japan, but after seeing a couple of these videos, I no longer wish to. I'm afraid of eating a grape and inadvertantly offending someone's ancestors.
My nose always runs when I eat spicy food-also happens when I eat foods that are hot or cold. If this is the case with someone in Japan, how is this handled? Do they always avoid dining in public? It’s literally something that can’t be prevented, and it’s not a case where stuffing cotton up one’s nostrils & wearing a mask will work, so…what does one do?
I usually have a very runny nose when I eat spicy/hot food too!
For me, I just wipe my nose but not sure try to blow too hard at the table😅hope it helps you!
Not sure if it is the same with Japanese people but Chinese people have the annoying habit of sniffing really loudly and making disgusting throat sounds instead.
All of the politeness rules just make me realize that I've been doing all those things in America because it just makes sense not to impose things on others. I really appreciate that mindset.
Studying Japanese culture is fascinating. I had to learn about it when I did business with a company there. Visiting Japan to me was like a spiritual experience.
Here I was nervous about my upcoming move to Japan, but these are all things that bother me anyway as an American, I’m even more excited for Japan now 😝
Ha ha, when you said "passed away" I thought, what, did he died? 😂 your video was so funny! I am a giant man from Australia. I think the Australian student liked you. I am just saying. I have just discovered your channel. Could you speak more on the of english "yes" and what you understand and the intricances of japanese "yes" and it's differences, please?
I remember when I first heard the phrase "passed out" and I was socked someone in the video "passed out" but people were laughing 😂
My friend and I, who both live in the States, are avid movie goers and usually arrive at the theater 45 minutes to an hour before the movie starts. There were times when we got there so early, we had to wait to go in the theater because they were still cleaning up from the last showing. It's not that we're super punctual. We just like to have time to relax in our seats for a bit and enjoy our snacks before the movie begins.
Lol how do you have a Filipino husband? We point and greet with with our chins all the time😂
Thank you for this videos! I've always wanted to go to Japan! And I love learning about the cultures of the countries before visiting ❤
It's always a good day for me when I see Mrs Eats. Happy New Year to you both 🎊🎈🥳 x
What an amazing video! You're right, I couldn't agree more with you. In Australia diphthongs sound completely different. Depending on the English variation (or dialect) "day" might sometimes sound as "die". Something similar happens with diphthongs in Scottish.
Happy new year 🎉❤
I'd be shocked too if people were "crapping" in the movie theater!!!
sorry, sorry, I couldn't help myself. Your accent and English is amazing. *bows deeply*
Note to self: Never go to Japan, because some of these things are things I do on a daily basis.
Don’t worry! Now you know how to survive in Japan! Let’s enjoy the difference🥰
@@MrsEats lol, thank you.
Stay home.
I'm still on the first one and I'm dying laughing😂
I offend most people, mostly unintentionally.
It’s ok! We do it too!
Also “Huh” and “what” is usually alright in casual situations. But some can consider it rude as you are not considering the person in the conversation.
I typically use the phrase “Pardon” at work, when I need to hear someone more clearly, because I have auditory processing disorder and sometimes need to clarify information. As a pre-K teacher, I also use it as a “did you do, what I thought you just did?”
In America, we go to the movies for the experience. Definitely there are annoying people at the movies (like people on their bright phones or who talk constantly), but to a sensible point, being with the rest of the people and experiencing it together is part of the draw. If the movie is good, we buy or watch again at home. It’s also not uncommon to go several times to the same movie.
Great video! Love your content!
You're one of most funny japanese YTubers out there! Thank you for your videos! :)
Even in America, arriving to a movie after the movie has started is very rude. With that being said, we actually enjoy the noises that other people make while watching movies. Laughing, comments, etc. Not too much but a bit of interacting with the movie is enjoyable. Watching movies in theaters is a communal experience.
I will never go to a movie in America
I don't think this experience of liking the noises other people make while watching movies is a culturally accepted characteristic in the West. On the contrary, I think it might be something generational and oriented towards more commercial cinema. A few years ago (maybe 20 years), cinema was still seen as a cultural event, like going to a concert or a theater play. Not only should silence be respected (except in clear comedy situations, where the aim is to make the audience laugh, or in dramatic and sad situations where the aim is to make the audience cry), but I also don't want to hear the comments of the people next to me. At most, these comments should be made quietly and in a low voice to avoid disturbing other people.
One thing that really annoys me is hearing people eating popcorn and opening sweets or other types of plastic food. I think it's really disrespectful! A movie theater is not a restaurant. Listening to someone munching popcorn and dipping their hands into buckets of popcorn distracts those next to them.
But again, I imagine it's a generational thing and it also depends on the type of movie you're watching.
I was corrected about blowing my nose at the table one time. I picked up on not to lift your chin at people from observation. Then one of my friends yelled at me across the gym and raised his chin in greeting. I pointed my finger at him and responded with yo. Everyone else at the gym were looking nervous. Dojo sensei said "Ah...my crazy Americajin." It broke the tension and he corrected my friend.
In American theaters, it's also considered rude to make a lot of noise as far as I'm aware. Personally speaking, when I go to a theater with snacks, I try to open my boxes and plastic bags before the movie starts or during loud scenes as well. But eating is a whole other thing. I feel bad when my plastic bags make a lot of noise as I move it around, but yeah. Eating in the middle of the movie is considered the norm. You'll see it happen in a lot of American media. Here, the popcorn, drinks and snacks are just a part of the movie-going experience.
To me, it just doesn't make sense to get a lot of food here at the theater and then have to eat it quickly or leave it sitting there. At that point, I can't help but wonder why not just eat something before you get there? Cultural differences are so interesting.
And yeah, a movie theater is definitely a more social experience. You're there to see the movie of course, but everybody is free to be open and expressive about the movie, as long as it's appropriate to the movie. Laughing is seen as fine if the movie is supposed to be funny, and sometimes people will clap or cheer if something really amazing or "hype" happens.
in american schools it used to be that chewing gum was considered rude, and kids would get in trouble for it. but people have gotten more casual about that over the years.
As a British person living in the US, I felt the cringe on a lot of these 😂
Your "BUUUUUUUUUH" movie theatre burp KILLED me 🤣🤣🤣 💀💀💀
Hehe, I thought there were so baby Shreks in the audience! Buuuuuuh!!
@@MrsEats are the older TV shows from US and UK don't have a laughing sound on Japanese dub
Just found your channel and I love it! 💜 arigato gozaimasu for all of the great info! Your humor is so great! 🙌