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Is this rude to do in Japan ...
I have no immediate plans to visit Japan but it's on my to do list.
These questions would apply in other Asian countries too. Does anyone ever take off their shoes when required but not leave them with the rest of the shoes? I know that HK tourists take them in Thailand to avoid theft and I have an article about Burma where the girls take off their shoes at temple but carry their shoes along. Also, is it rude to carry your own chopsticks to eateries instead of using disposable ones provided? I know it's okay in HK even if they provide regular chopsticks -hey, less washing up for the staff. |
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EAC wrote: (ggg) wrote in message . com... I have no immediate plans to visit Japan but it's on my to do list. These questions would apply in other Asian countries too. Does anyone ever take off their shoes when required but not leave them with the rest of the shoes? I know that HK tourists take them in Thailand to avoid theft and I have an article about Burma where the girls take off their shoes at temple but carry their shoes along. Also, is it rude to carry your own chopsticks to eateries instead of using disposable ones provided? I know it's okay in HK even if they provide regular chopsticks -hey, less washing up for the staff. -------------- I don't think that it's rude, it's probably a common practice. Bringing your own chopsticks doesn't necessary mean that you're worry about the hygene of the eateries, but more of wanting to eat the food in your own style. But of course, if the host ask you on not to use your own chopsticks, do obey if you want to eat there. --------------- PMFJI, but why would anyone ever consider using one´s own choptsticks at a restaurant in Japan? IMHO, it is one of the cleanlier countries on earth. No one would probably get offended, but rather break out in laughter or at least giggles (depending on age & rank) at seeing you brandish your own eating tools, since this very idea is virtually unheard of in Japan; I may be wrong, though, as I have only lived there for a little over 10 years. Rgds, Kim |
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On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:06:51 GMT, Kim_il_Zoom
wrote: PMFJI, but why would anyone ever consider using one´s own choptsticks at a restaurant in Japan? IMHO, it is one of the cleanlier countries on earth. No one would probably get offended, but rather break out in laughter or at least giggles (depending on age & rank) at seeing you brandish your own eating tools, since this very idea is virtually unheard of in Japan; I may be wrong, though, as I have only lived there for a little over 10 years. Rgds, Kim I can't speak for ggg but many peope have great concerns about the number of tropical rainforest trees being destroyed each year, simply to supply disposable chopsticks for Japanese consmption. John L. |
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ggg wrote:
Does anyone ever take off their shoes when required but not leave them with the rest of the shoes? Some temples and castles provide plastic bags at the entrance and ask tourists to carry their shoes to the exit. Also, is it rude to carry your own chopsticks to eateries instead of using disposable ones provided? Some environment-conscious people do this. |
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Regarding to chopstick. Not rude at all. I encourage you to do it.
Many people do it for conservation.(Though vast majority don't give a damn). NOT FOR HYGIENE. If you use your own. There'd be less garbage,less waste. That's bloody good. Someone will laught at you? Do you want to join the herd or to be yourself? Sincerely |
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John L wrote: On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:06:51 GMT, Kim_il_Zoom wrote: PMFJI, but why would anyone ever consider using one´s own choptsticks at a restaurant in Japan? IMHO, it is one of the cleanlier countries on earth. No one would probably get offended, but rather break out in laughter or at least giggles (depending on age & rank) at seeing you brandish your own eating tools, since this very idea is virtually unheard of in Japan; I may be wrong, though, as I have only lived there for a little over 10 years. Rgds, Kim I can't speak for ggg but many peope have great concerns about the number of tropical rainforest trees being destroyed each year, simply to supply disposable chopsticks for Japanese consmption. John L. John, Having sent my above remark, I realized that a comment like yours might be coming; however, I took it that the OP was putting his question from the hygenic angle, hence my remark. You are right, some people now bring their own chopsticks in Japan out of environmental concerns, contrary to a few other countries in the area, where they keep doing it for their own, immediate health. Rgds, Kim |
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John L wrote: On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:06:51 GMT, Kim_il_Zoom wrote: PMFJI, but why would anyone ever consider using one´s own choptsticks at a restaurant in Japan? IMHO, it is one of the cleanlier countries on earth. No one would probably get offended, but rather break out in laughter or at least giggles (depending on age & rank) at seeing you brandish your own eating tools, since this very idea is virtually unheard of in Japan; I may be wrong, though, as I have only lived there for a little over 10 years. Rgds, Kim I can't speak for ggg but many peope have great concerns about the number of tropical rainforest trees being destroyed each year, simply to supply disposable chopsticks for Japanese consmption. John L. John, Having sent my above remark, I realized that a comment like yours might be coming; however, I took it that the OP was putting his question from the hygenic angle, hence my remark. You are right, some people now bring their own chopsticks in Japan out of environmental concerns, contrary to a few other countries in the area, where they keep doing it for their own, immediate health. Rgds, Kim |
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indonotabi wrote: Regarding to chopstick. Not rude at all. I encourage you to do it. Many people do it for conservation.(Though vast majority don't give a damn). NOT FOR HYGIENE. If you use your own. There'd be less garbage,less waste. That's bloody good. Someone will laught at you? Do you want to join the herd or to be yourself? Sincerely Dear Sincerely, I have to admit that it was easy to reply to the OP from the hygenic point of view, since in most countries where you are temptated to bring your own chopsticks, disposable chopsticks are normally not provided - that´s the reason why you bring your own. Besides that, I can happily agree to what you consider bloody good where health is not the most immediate problem, for example Japan. Rgds, Kim |
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indonotabi wrote: Regarding to chopstick. Not rude at all. I encourage you to do it. Many people do it for conservation.(Though vast majority don't give a damn). NOT FOR HYGIENE. If you use your own. There'd be less garbage,less waste. That's bloody good. Someone will laught at you? Do you want to join the herd or to be yourself? Sincerely Dear Sincerely, I have to admit that it was easy to reply to the OP from the hygenic point of view, since in most countries where you are temptated to bring your own chopsticks, disposable chopsticks are normally not provided - that´s the reason why you bring your own. Besides that, I can happily agree to what you consider bloody good where health is not the most immediate problem, for example Japan. Rgds, Kim |
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excellent answers thanks. It's not about the trees.
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