10 Things That Piss Off Japanese People

TLDRJapanese people get frustrated when others don't follow the rules, don't wear masks when sick, squat in public, block traffic, expect credit card acceptance at food stalls, eat at tourist trap spots, eat with one hand underneath the table, don't clean up after eating, make people wait, talk to someone in line, or talk too loudly.

Key insights

😡Japanese people get frustrated when others don't follow the rules.

😷For Japanese people, wearing a mask in public when sick is a common courtesy.

💺Squatting in public is seen as impolite in Japanese culture.

🚦Blocking traffic by standing in the way irritates Japanese people.

💳Japanese people expect cash payments at food stalls and may be annoyed by credit card requests.

Q&A

Why do Japanese people wear masks?

Japanese people wear masks to protect themselves and others from sickness.

Why is squatting in public considered impolite in Japan?

Squatting in public is seen as a behavior of those who are poorly brought up.

Why do Japanese people get irritated when traffic is blocked?

Blocking traffic disrupts others' plans and causes inconvenience.

Do food stalls in Japan accept credit cards?

Generally, food stalls in Japan are cash-based and may not accept credit cards.

Why do Japanese people clean up after eating?

Cleaning up after eating is a common courtesy and shows respect for cleanliness.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Japanese people get frustrated when others don't follow the rules.

06:16Japanese people expect others to wear masks when sick as a common courtesy.

09:08Squatting in public is seen as impolite in Japanese culture.

09:54Blocking traffic by standing in the way irritates Japanese people.

10:48Japanese people expect cash payments at food stalls and may be annoyed by credit card requests.