Honorifics by Country - Chinese Honorifics, Honorifics in the United Kingdom, Japanese Honorifics, Courtesy Titles in the United Kingdom, Etiq (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 36. Chapters: Chinese honorifics, Honorifics in the United Kingdom, Japanese honorifics, Courtesy titles in the United Kingdom, Etiquette in Japan, Honorific speech in Japanese, Gender differences in spoken Japanese, Japanese pronouns, Korean honorifics, Thai honorifics, Italian honorifics, Chinese titles, Canadian honorifics, Manual keigo, Sensei, Sifu, Taikun, Indian honorifics, Aizuchi, Honorary titles of Indian leaders, Tai tou, French honorifics, Shish, Kimi, Gong. Excerpt: The code of etiquette in Japan governs the expectations of social behavior in the country and is considered very important. Many books instruct readers on its minutiae. Some conventions may be very regional practices, and thus may not exist in all regions of Japan. Some customs have changed over the course of Japanese history. The following are generally accepted modern customs in Japan. A private furo in a ryokanBathing is an important part of the daily routine in Japan. Baths are for relaxing, and the body must be cleaned and scrubbed before entering the bathtub or furo. This is normally done at a small faucet or shower located in the same room as the tub, while seated on a small stool. A traditional Japanese bathtub is square, and deep enough that the water will cover the shoulders, but requires the bather to sit with the knees drawn up to the chest. The tub water is used to rinse the body by scooping it up with the provided scoop. Baths in Japan are for soaking and relaxing, not cleaning the body. The tub shape is smaller and deeper than is common in Western homes. Newer bathtubs are more like the western shape. Rather than being drained at the end of each bath, the water is kept warm by means of special heaters, and the same water is used by all the family members. After use, some homes take the hot bath water from the tub and use it to wash...