CHARACTERISTICS OF JAPANESE PEOPLE

Yumi | November 7, 2013 | Fashion and Trend, Japan



What are the common characteristics of Japanese people? We all have stereotypes about other people and culture depending on their inhabitants, food they eat etc etc..I found this thread on Madame Riri asking for the “perfect words to describe Japanese people”. It is good that everybody has good things to say about us!!

1) Polite

Yes Japanese people are very polite in general. Not everybody but they are very polite because the culture values respect for seniors and people in higher ranks..also just be polite to others in general.

2) Punctual

Oh yes, they are on time. Actually we were trained to arrive in an appointment at least five minutes early. LOL I actually had this training as a kid..

3) Kind

But this we have to be careful because Japanese people aren’t overly helpful like some people in South East Asian countries. And there are many components of “tatemae” (facade) which should not be mixed with genuine kindness.

http://www.yumitolesson.com/characteristics-of-japanese-people/