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There are many differences in what is considered polite in the US and Japan, and it will probably be a subject I will return to often. There are a lot of situations where a response that is considered polite in the US would be taken as rude in Japan. Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve been able to use chopsticks for years, but in the last 6 months I’ve been using them almost daily, and due to that I’m finding it easier to use chopsticks instead of regular utensils for many foods. The other day I made a Caesar salad, and found myself staring into the utensil drawer with my brain completely locked up in deciding whether to use a fork or chopsticks…I chose the chopsticks.
It was a minor decision, but it some ways it was as though I crossed a line in how I live my life. I chose chopsticks because they were easier to use, and more convenient, but 6 months ago the thought wouldn’t have even crossed my mind. Just another small way I’m becoming Japanese.
Some Chopstick Etiquette: Read the rest of this entry »
