Joseph Liu·5d ago6 Polite But Direct Phrases To Exit Conversations At Networking EventsLast weekend, our daughter joined a party hosted by her classmate’s family at an indoor trampoline park. Now, if you’ve never been to an…
Allen Michie·Oct 28Never Whistle This Way Ever AgainI had expensive tickets for good seats to see Les Misérables at the elegant concert hall in town. Most had dressed up, even though this was…
Ravi Chauhan·Oct 2618 People Said Yes to Our Wedding. None of Them Showed Up.Why guests ghost after RSVPing, what it really costs, and what couples and guests can do about it.
Kyomi·Oct 26Cash Gifts, Outfit Rules, and a Dancing Bride and Groom: Welcome to a Japanese WeddingWhy are Japanese weddings so strange, and so much fun?
Ifemene Paul·Oct 25Knock Decent: A short guide to not disturbing people’s peaceA story, a rule of thumb, and a sticker, about the lost art of knocking on someone’s personal spaceA response icon1A response icon1
Misako·Oct 24What Japanese Train Etiquette Really Means (It’s Not Just “Be Quiet”)Step onto a commuter train in a big Japanese city during rush hour, and one thing stands out. The car can be packed shoulder to shoulder…
Japan in the Details·Oct 18The Art of Bowing: How I Almost Headbutted Someone at a Business MeetingWhen two people try a little too hard to be polite, things can get surprisingly awkward.
HIRO.E·Oct 18The Toothpicks I Never Thought About in Japanese RestaurantsA small item on the table raises questions about how restaurants provide toothpicks — and when people choose to use them.A response icon1A response icon1
