One of my image about Japanese people is, they are generally well-mannered. This image is deeply ingrained in my mind after I watched a Japanese drama named [ 白い巨塔] as I was 17 years old. This drama really impress me in such a way that the Japanese society are attach importance to apply politeness in their life as the characters such as doctors , nurses , even though a housewife , show high degree of politeness in their daily life , especially in the hospital as a working environment. This drama opened my eyes that doctors in the hospital have the different position or class. For the doctor who has a lower class from another doctor or professor, one must express their highest respect to the professor. When there is a conversation with the professor, they bowed low and speak politely. From this example, it shows that the importance of well-manner in the society of Japan.
Besides, as an observation that I gain from watching some Japanese drama, I notice that greeting to others people is something very important in Japanese society .For example, Japanese people always use the word ‘ kon’nichiwa’ with a broad smile as a friendly greeting to other people. Besides, Japanese people will use the word ‘ itadakimasu’ before have a meal and ‘gochisoosamadeshita’ after they enjoy the meal. Sometimes, when someone express an apology, he or she is also try to bow to show his or her sincere apology. In my opinion, this way of apology with a bow really need a great courage as when someone bowed, it brings the meaning that his apology is more important than his own self-esteem.
In addition, from the Japanese drama, I notice that Japanese people always use the word likes ‘sorry’, ‘thank you’ , ‘please’ in their daily conversation . The manner of their speaking are always in the polite way. It is hardly to heard that they use some rude word in their conversation.
Therefore, I m in the opinion that Japanese people are generally well-mannered .
3 comments:
i agree with you.Japanese are very polite in general.Although some youngsters in Japan are not behave well,the way they speak sometimes can b rude,but it is acceptable.i think that might be their own personal problem.there is no perfect in any nations.
ya...i also have the same idea with you...as youngsters still immature in their behaviour, it is acceptable that sometimes they will behaved rudely to the elder.Thanks for your opinions !
I agree with you that Japanese people are very polite. There is once a Japanese lady had a homestay at my house, and I found out that she is very polite.
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