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DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide

DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide

The $10 Travel Show

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Warm-up Questions

What kinds of “culture shock” do you think tourists experience in Japan?
What are some rules or customs visitors should follow to show respect in another country?
Which topics do you expect in a video called “DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide”?

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DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide

Intro + Respecting elders (bowing and formal language) (00:00 – 01:09)

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1. What does the speaker say is important when visiting Japan?

To bargain for lower prices
To learn to drive on the left side
To respect the people and their culture

2. What is the first behavior tourists should NOT do, according to the speaker?

Take photos in public
Disrespect elders or forget to bow
Use vending machines

3. What surprising detail does the speaker mention about communicating with elders?

People only speak English to elders
People change their language and use more formal ways of speaking
People avoid speaking to elders

DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide

No tipping + Use both hands + Shoes off indoors (01:09 – 03:25)

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1. Why is tipping considered rude in Japan, according to the speaker?

Because it can feel like an insult to their dignity or judgment of their performance
Because restaurants already include a mandatory 50% tip
Because service workers are not allowed to accept money

2. What does the speaker say people should do when giving or receiving objects in Japan?

Avoid handing objects directly
Use both hands
Use only the right hand

3. When paying at a shop, what is common in Japan?

Placing the money on a small tray near the cash register
Handing money directly to the cashier with one hand
Leaving the money on the floor near the door

DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide

Eating while walking + Chopstick taboos + Wrap-up (03:25 – 05:26)

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1. What does the speaker say about eating while walking in Japan?

It is expected in busy cities
It is only rude for tourists, not locals
It is considered extremely rude

2. What is one reason the speaker gives for not eating while walking?

It is illegal everywhere in Japan
It can signal you are not taking time to appreciate your food
It will always lead to a fine from police

3. Why should you not pass food directly with chopsticks or stick them vertically in rice?

Because chopsticks are only for noodles
Because it is a sign you are finished eating
Because it resembles a Japanese funeral ritual

DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To teach tourists etiquette and respectful behavior in Japan
To explain how to buy cheap flights to Japan
To compare Japanese food with American food

2. Which idea is repeated across several tips in the video?

Showing respect through small actions matters
Saving money is the most important thing
Tourists should avoid talking to locals

3. Which of these is presented as a better alternative to tipping?

Leave a negative review online
Say “thank you very much” (or in Japanese)
Offer to pay the worker’s wages directly

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

DON'T DO THESE THINGS IN JAPAN | A Tourist's Guide

Which of the six tips do you think would be the easiest to follow? Which would be the hardest? Why?
In your culture, what are common ways to show respect to elders? Are they similar to bowing or using formal language?
Do you think tipping should be common everywhere, or should it depend on the country? Explain your opinion.
Have you ever experienced culture shock while traveling (or meeting people from another culture)? What happened and what did you learn?

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