Know the local market customs like not touching goods with hands and negotiating prices politely. Avoid haggling too aggressively to maintain goodwill.

Use chopsticks correctly and avoid pointing with them. Show appreciation by complimenting the food subtly.

Participate in tea ceremonies and show appreciation for the art of tea-making. Offer compliments on the taste.

Avoid giving white items or four-legged animal gifts. Offer even numbers of gifts as odd numbers are associated with funerals.

Use formal greetings when meeting someone for the first time. Use surnames instead of first names.

Avoid public displays of affection and keep a low voice in crowded places. Show respect for the local environment.

Use business cards properly. Show patience when dealing with bureaucracy. Avoid direct confrontation.

Remove shoes before entering temples. Show respect by bowing slightly when entering and leaving the temple.

Respect local customs and traditions during festivals. Avoid wearing revealing clothes in public.

Drive slowly and cautiously. Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles when necessary.

Carry hand sanitizer and tissue packets. Wash hands before meals.

Avoid commenting negatively about local food. Show appreciation for the effort put into cooking.

Accept a toast by drinking from the glass offered. Avoid refusing a toast.

Remove shoes before entering the house. Avoid criticizing the host's home.

Ask for permission before taking photos of people. Respect private and sacred places.