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Being Uchi-deshi in Iwama Drinking customs The usual custom when drinking in Japan is to fill other people’s glasses before filling your own. Usually when you start to fill your own, someone will take the bottle from you and offer to pour for you. One always lifts ones glass to receive a drink, and should always drink a little bit to make room for more in your glass. It is most polite to hold the glass with your right hand and put your left hand flat under the glass when someone is pouring for you. When pouring for others, hold the bottle with your right hand and place your left hand under the bottle to stabilize it. This is also the most polite way to hold the bottle when pouring for others. General customs in Japan Japanese people will often invite you home, or out. This is not always what it seems. Often it is the idea that they would like to do something for you, the gesture of wanting to do it, that is important. When invited, wait to see if the person makes a step to actually realize the plans, for instance in asking when would be a good time etc. Do not push to make an invitation happen. Always bring a little something to give as a token when invited to someone’s home. In Summary: Even though these rules are general practice in Iwama, they should be considered guidelines. Things change, so keep up your awareness and practice Awase at all times. GOOD LUCK! >> Next page |
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