Category Archives: Discussion

Q. From the American point of view, what seems strange about Japanese gestures?

Q. From the American point of view, what seems strange about Japanese gestures? Answer: A member of a Japanese group tour of Hawaii once mentioned to us that although he did not speak or understand English he was able to communicate by means of gestures. This is very difficult to believe because even the gestures […]

Q. Who rides where in an automobile?

Q. Who rides where in an automobile? Answer: In most American taxis, passengers may only sit in the back seat, so it is obvious that the junior member sits in the middle of the seat, the least comfortable. In a limousine, the junior member takes either the front seat next to the driver, the less […]

Q. Where can I smoke?

Q. Where can I smoke? Answer: Americans have become very conscious of the effects of cigarette smoke on their own health and on the health of others. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the new etiquette concerning when and where one can smoke. Need–less to say, smokers and non–smokers should be considerate of […]