- If we asked your friends and family about you, do you think they would describe you as “polite” and “well mannered”? Why do you think so?
- Who is the most polite or sophisticated person you know? Tell us about them. Who are they? How do you know them? Where are they from? Why do you think they have such impeccable manners?
- Name three types of behaviour that are commonly considered bad manners. Which of these bothers you the most? Why?
- What would you do if you saw someone doing this in public?
- Tell us about the rudest encounter that you’ve ever had or witnessed. Where was it? What happened? How did you handle the situation?
- Imagine you have a foreign friend visiting Japan for the first time. What advice would you give to them about Japanese manners and etiquette?