The Procedures of Greeting In Japan

THE PROCEDURES OF GREETING IN JAPAN

Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. Some times ago, I have told you about “Some Ways Japanese People Educate Their Children”. Hopefully, we can apply the methods of Japanese parents to overcome these children can be applied in our family life. Today, I’m going to tell you about “The Procedures of Greeting In Japan”, it is related to the last topic.

Greeting is a way for someone to intentionally communicate awareness of the presence of others who are related to each other. The children in Japan have been taught by their parents to always say hello to people they know and greet when they enter the house, since they were little. It same like Indonesia or other countries. But, there is a procedures of greeting in Japan. Let’s find out the procedure and how to do it.

The procedures of greeting:

1.    Bend Over (お辞儀, Ojigi)

Some time ago, I have told you how the Japanese people educate their children. One of them is respecting others. あいさつ Aisatsu is the culture of the Japanese people when saying excuse me, apologizing, getting acquainted, meeting older people and even receiving calls; they will bend their bodies slightly even though the person calling doesn't see you. Bend over (お辞儀, ojigi) is a must, this tradition has been taught to children since toddlers.

Bending habits are continuously carried out in Japan. It is necessary to know that how to bend men and women is different. Usually a man will put his hands next to his thighs when bent, while women will put their hands on their thighs. Japanese people will be happy if they meet always give greetings, like “Ohayou gozaimasu”, “Konnichiwa” and “Konbanwa”.

There are many types of bending like:

a. The nod of 5 degrees is used by good friends.

b. Bent 15 degrees, Eshaku (会 釈) is usually done to greet people in passing.

c. Bent 30 degrees, Keirei (敬礼) is used to greet customers or thank someone or invite friends to enter your house.

d. Bent 45 degrees, Saikeirei (最 敬礼) is used to indicate the most profound gratitude, respect, official apology, asking for help, and so on.

e.   Bent until the head touches the floor, Zarei (座 礼), ojigi which is done while sitting. Usually used by religious events.

But we can use a bent method with a bend of 30 degrees. If we are newcomers or foreigners, Japanese people will not force us to bend perfectly. They will respect you if you bow to them calmly and respectfully. The way to do this is to bend the deepest then followed by a low bow to the smallest.

2.    Say Something When Bent

When you come to Japan, there must be some Japanese greeting each other by bowing instead of shaking hands even. When they bow, they will say something. Do you know what they say? Okay, here I’ll tell you what they say.

a.    Ohayou Gozaimasu (おはようございます), it means “Good Morning”.

b.    Konnichiwa (こんにちは), it means “Good Afternoon”.

c.    Konbanwa (こんばんは), it means “Good Evening”.

d.    Oyasumi nasai (お休みなさい), it means “Good Night”.

e.    Sayonara (さようなら), it means “Goodbye”.

f.     Mata aimashō (また会いましょう), it means “See You Again”

g.    Hajimemashite (はじめまして), it means “The First Time To Meet you.

h.   Yoroshiku (onegaishimasu) (どうぞ) よろしく ( お願いします), it means “Nice To Meet You”.

i.      Arigato gozaimasu. (どうも) (ありがとうございます), it means “Thank You So Much.

There are still a number of expressions that can be said but these are some commonly used expressions. It is same with other countries but when they say above, they will bend and say it at the same time.

        So, those are some things that can we do if you want to go to Japan. We have to adjust ourselves to where we are so we can be accepted by them. Because the children in Japan who are toddlers they have been taught by their parents how to respect others that they know, like greeting and how they do it has been taught from the age of a toddler. Over and over again, the family factors are important in teaching their children with polite and kind things to children from childhood.

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Some Ways Japanese People Educate Their Children

SOME WAYS JAPANESE PEOPLE EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN

Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. Today, i’m going to tell you about “Some Ways Japanese People Educate Their Children”. Before I tell you about it; we have to know what’s educating? Educating is an effort to give motivation to children so that there is a process of internalizing values ​​in themselves, so a good attitude will be born.

Every country must have a positive culture and habits. Same like Japan, we know that Japanese people are known to be disciplined, strict and work hard. It turns out that they can happen because parents in Japan have implemented it since their children were young. We need to know that the way parents in Japan educate their children by parenting proximal. Proximal is consistent and prolonged body contact between mother and child. So mothers in Japan are more proactive to their children's needs.

Japanese people have a way or method of educating their children. Here are some ways Japanese people educate their children:

1.    Patience

Some parents will always be impatient when looking after their children especially when children do things that parents don't like. But patience is the main thing done by Japanese parents to their children. It happens because parents in Japan will give their children freedom of expression and do the things that they want but remain under parental supervision.

2.    How to Overcome The Angry Children and Tantrums

Tantrum is angry while screaming and crying. The habits of parents in Japan when they scold their children are when they are at home. They will not reprimand or scold their children in the presence of a crowd or outside the house. So when their children are angry and tantrum, the parents will scold and reprimand them inside the house, talk face to face and use a firm tone. Shame is also the thing that motivates children in Japan who are still in school to don’t make a affray outside the house.

3.    Show Affection

The parents in Japan will show affection and their attention to their children. It is done so that their children feel safe and comfortable when with parents but still have restrictions so that children continue to respect their parents.

4.    Praise The Right Way

In Japan, the way of parents praise in the right way is that parents will appreciate and praise; this not because of their intelligence but the efforts of their children and hard work themselve. And usually praising is something that can make satisfaction, enthusiasm even though we cannot make children become high-hearted does not mean that every thing must be praised. For example, when the child can draw or make something by himself/herself so we can praise that.  

5.    Respect to Other People

As we know that Asians have good manners, as well as Japanese people. The parents in Japan will teach their children early to respect older people. So the children will know how to be good in front of older people. It’s same like Indonesian people.

あいさつ Aisatsu is the culture of the Japanese people when saying excuse me, apologizing, getting acquainted, meeting older people and even receiving calls; they will bend their bodies slightly even though the person calling doesn't see you. Bending (お辞儀, ojigi) is a must, this tradition has been taught to children since toddlers.

    So those are “Some Ways Japanese People Educate Their Children”. I hope we can apply the methods of Japanese parents to overcome these children can be applied in our family life.

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Some Mandatory Choices for Breakfast at Home

SOME MANDATORY CHOICES FOR BREAKFAST AT HOME IN JAPAN

Hi guys, welcome back again on my blog. As usual, here I’ll discuss about Japan, especially about family life in Japan. So today, I’m going to tell you about “Some mandatory choices for breakfast at home”. Before I tell you about the title above, I wanna tell you; what are the benefits of breakfast?

Last week, I have told you about breakfast at my last post that breakfast is the first meal of the day when taken in the morning. So, the benefits of breakfast are as an energy source, maintain brain concentration, our body's metabolism is balanced, add nutrition, prevent ulcer disease and many others. People in Japan are famous for hard workers because they need extra energy to do activities, the Japanese people don't forget for breakfast. So families in Japan care about breakfast. And usually, if we are breakfast at home, the meal will prepare by the mother.

Here are some mandatory choices for breakfast at home in Japan:

1.    Rice

Same with Indonesia people, rice is one of choice for breakfast in Japan. It has been more than 2000 years, rice is the main food when breakfast in Japan and usually they add raw eggs on a bowl of rice that is still hot and and added nori. Nori is the name of seaweed in Japan.

2.    Miso Soup

This miso soup is made from miso paste dissolved in chicken broth. This miso soup consists of raw tofu, topped with tofu that has been fried and nori.

3.    Tamagoyaki

Tamagoyaki is the name of omelet in Japan. Tamagoyaki is made with a mixture of mirin and soy sauce which is rolled and cut into pieces and usually tamagoyaki is served with daikon radish. Mirin is a Japanese sweet rice wine that lends mild acidity to a dish. Beside that, tamagoyaki can be made as a bento menu.

4.    Yakizakana

Yakizakana means grilled fish. Yakizakana is also one of the most favored breakfast in Japan. Because they believe that eating fish can make their brains smarter and can work more optimally. Usually the fish that is often grilled is salmon and mackerel.

5.    Natto

Natto is a fermented soybean which has a strong flavor, sticky texture and unique taste. But only a few people like natto because of its unique taste. Natto can also be eaten with hot rice.

6.    Tsukemono

Tsukemono means pickle (acar). Pickles are one of the breakfast menu that can't be left in Japan The pickles are usually made from vegetables or fruits. But the most famous and often eaten at breakfast are pickled plums, pickled radishes, and various vegetable pickles from cucumber, carrot, eggplant and daikon radish.

7.    Ramen, Soba and Udon

Ramen, soba and udon are same but different. Why?. Ramen, soba dan udon are made from noodles but the form of noodles and how to serve when you want to eat is different. And remember, when you eat them don’t forget to use chopsticks, and you have to know how to use chopsticks very well in Japan. Because when you are wrong in using chopsticks, you will be embarrassed. If you want to know about that keep reading on my blog.

a.    Ramen

The texture of ramen is more springy, long and thin. Ramen noodles are always served hot because the pleasure of ramen noodles lies in the spicy sauce that is rich in flavor. This type of noodle is usually made from wheat flour.

b.    Soba (buckwheat)

Soba is made from rye cereal. Soba noodles has a darker color than ramen and udon. The shape is thin like ramen but the way to eat is different. if soba can be consumed when it's cold.

c.    Udon

Udon has the largest size then ramen and soba. Udon noodles is white and thick shape. Same like ramen and soba, udon can eat when it’s hot or cold with clear broth or cloudy broth.

            Ramen noodles, soba and udon are foods for breakfast inspired by Japanese anime cartoons such as Naruto, Doraemon, Kekaishi, and others. Because the characters in it often eat ramen noodles, so these noodles become one of the breakfast menus for Japanese people.

             So every parent in Japan, especially mother; they must serve meals for breakfast on the table for children and their husbands at home before going to school or going to work. Because according to Japanese people breakfast is very important.

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Activities After Waking Up The Japanese People

ACTIVITIES AFTER WAKING UP THE JAPANESE PEOPLE

Some times ago, I have told you about “Single Women and Men Who Live At Home in Japan, it’s very strange but some countries do the same. So, many things that we don’t know about Japanese people especially the family life. Do yo want to know about “activities after waking up japanese people? Lets get it and i’ll tell you.

Every family must have children and have their own activities. So, here are some activities after waking up japanese people:

1.    Brushing Teeth and Washing Face

The first activity that they do after waking up is brushing teeth and washing face. Why do they do them for the first activity? You think that it’s not strange. But, after you knew it. You’ll think that it’s very strange. You know what? After brushing teeth and washing face, they are immediate to go to school or to the office or the other activities without bathing.  Because, for Japanese habits, bathing was seen as a closing activity on that day. When they are going to sleep, usually like to take a shower first or soak in Ofura (soaking tub). So, they feel relaxed after a day of activity. So, Japanese people like to dissolve night. Interestingly, Japanese people only bathe once a day, which is when they are going to sleep. Early in the morning, they will not take a bath again, but only wash their faces and brush their teeth. After that they go straight leaving for their respective activities.

2.    Breakfast

            Same with the other countries, before we go or do activities in the morning, we have to eat. Because breakfast is the first meal of the day when taken in the morning. Usually, if we are breakfast at home, the meal is preparing by mother. Do you know? What are the meals for breakfast?

            There are some choice meals for breakfast like yoshinoya, komeda coffee, fujisoba, ramen, tamagoyaki, yakizakana, tsukemono and many others. Do you know, what are foods? If you don’t know it, keep reading in this blog.

3.    Bento (弁 当)

     

   

         The first lunch box for people only uses leaves to wrap their food. The leaves used are usually banana leaves or teak leaves. Then in Japan, a lunch box in the form of a small wooden box wrapped in a cloth. This is used so that the food in the box does not spill.So the uniqueness of the lunch box in Japan is the food that has been put into the lunch box and then wrapped in cloth again, that is a habit that is always done by people in Japan. So, what is the name of lunch box in Japan?

Bento (弁 当 or べ ん と う) or O-Bento is a Japanese name for lunch foods in the form of rice and side dishes in practical packaging that can be carried and consumed elsewhere. Like packaged rice, bento can be eaten as lunch. Bento is usually packaged for one person portion, although in a broad sense it can mean food for groups or families. Bento is bought or prepared at home. So, usually the bento is made and prepared by the mother at home for her children and her husband. So, the role of the mother in the family is very important in helping her family.

When purchased, bento is equipped with one-time chopsticks, along with flavorings that are adjusted to the side dish, such as soy sauce or uster sauce in mini packs. The distinctive feature of Bento is the arrangement of side dishes and colors to be unsightly and inviting. Bento can also be decorated and arranged neatly in a style called Kyaraben.

And after that, they carry out their respective activities such as cleaning the house, work or school.

           So, those are the activities of Japanese people after waking up with their uniqueness. The activities that they do is normal for other countries but there are unique things that are not done in other countries.

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