The Japanese stand out for their originality and national flavor
Japanese traditions, as is known, are very different from Slavic ones, so the Japanese themselves are not at all similar in mentality, way of thinking, and behavior to us, Slavs.
One of the main characteristics of Japanese society is corporatism: the Japanese condemn any manifestations of selfishness or individualism, because the natural habitat for a person, according to their beliefs, is a community of people. Every person in Japan from birth falls into one or another cell, and this often predetermines their entire life.
A child's parents, sending them to a specific kindergarten, can with a high degree of probability predict which school their child will then attend, which university they will enter, etc. It is known that students of the same university help each other all their lives, and employees of a company sincerely consider it their home, often not changing jobs until death. Japanese morality says: "Find a group to which you belong, and be loyal to it, always rely on it. Because alone you will not find your place in life".
The Japanese are very practical and rational, but at the same time they have a highly developed sense of beauty. This fully explains the fact that the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun can boast of a huge number of famous works of art that are distinguished by originality and national flavor.
Accepting gifts or, for example, a business card with one hand is a sign of disrespect; it will certainly offend any Japanese. The etiquette of this country requires accepting any gift with both hands, accompanied by a smile and a bow.
It should be remembered that the Japanese, like the Germans, are extremely punctual, so it is strongly not recommended to be late for a meeting with them, unless, of course, you want to offend them. In addition, representatives of this nationality are distinguished by great self-control and the ability to patiently handle any matter.
Pay attention to a very important difference in the traditions of friendly greeting: the Slavic expression of wild joy, strong handshakes and familiar shoulder pats will shock a resident of Japan! After all, according to Japanese beliefs, touching the interlocutor indicates a complete loss of self-control and even an aggressive attitude. At best, a Japanese person will consider it familiar ignorance.
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