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Tenchu 12-30-2009 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tturtle (Post 792118)
I was in Japan in 2008. I got stares. Sometimes I looked at the person and smiled. Mostly they turned away when I did this.

Yes. Asians like staring contests. It's a polite way of saying hello, I think.

ushkana 01-26-2010 09:59 PM

yhow?
 
how will it cause problems?

Polar 01-27-2010 05:06 AM

I have never been treated to so many smiles upon making eye contact.

I found Tokyo very warm and friendly.

I talk about this as a tourist and not a resident which is another thing entirely.

MSTRKRFT 01-27-2010 05:24 AM

Thanks, guys! You've all been really insightful. So eye contact is the way to go? I'll have to try that...


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