What are rude Japanese table manners?

When eating from shared dishes (as it is commonly done at some restaurants such as izakaya), it is polite to use the opposite end of your chopsticks or dedicated serving chopsticks for moving food to your own dish. Blowing your nose at the table, burping and audible munching are considered bad manners in Japan.



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Although it is acceptable to ask for a fork, it is always important to respect chopsticks as part of Japanese culture. For those who do not know how to use chopsticks, trying to learn is also a sign of respect.

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Sometimes, this rule is conflated with a Japanese one that has to do with slurping. At restaurants in Japan, it's considered proper to slurp noodles while eating. However, it is not polite in Japan to burp, nor is it polite in China to slurp.

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I wouldn't say it's considered rude, but it's just not really normal, especially in bigger cities, and definitely not in Tokyo. It is possible that you could look a bit crazy or suspicious if you make a point of meeting people's eyes and smiling. It could also lead to misunderstanding.

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