Why is it rude to use your phone in Japan?

Negative aspects. It is considered a violation of good etiquette to answer a cell phone in certain public places. For example, on trains it is rude to answer or talk on cellphones. Many people keep their phone in 'manner mode' (silent mode) in order to not bother others and to avoid embarrassment on trains.



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DON'T: IGNORE THE TABOO IF YOU'RE WESTERNERS Your age, gender and country of origin don't matter, because if you are travelling in Japan, you have to respect the cultural aversion to PDA. Holding hands is okay. In smaller towns, you might get a dirty look if you're walking with an arm around your partner.

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While you may be accustomed to chatting with your traveling companions while using public transportation, this is not the norm in Japan. Loud chatter or other disturbance is considered rude. You may notice that most Japanese train passengers stand or sit in silence.

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Uniformity is often preferred. Japanese do not like to stand out- they often say the nail that sticks out gets hit. Indirectness is often seen as being polite. (Avoiding conflicts is preferred.)

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In Japan, it is considered impolite to cross your legs while sitting in front of someone, especially in formal settings. In Japan, crossing your legs in formal or business situations is considered rude because it makes you look like you have an attitude or like you're self-important.

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