{"id":10771,"date":"2018-12-20T06:31:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T11:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=10771"},"modified":"2025-01-08T06:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T11:50:51","slug":"how-you-can-effectively-grow-your-social-network-while-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/travel-talk\/how-you-can-effectively-grow-your-social-network-while-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Effectively Grow Your Social Network While In Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"
For many avid travelers, meeting new people and expanding their social circles are a priority when going from one country to another. If you are going to Japan, you will find that the Japanese are some of the politest, nicest, and friendliest people in the world, and experience firsthand their willingness to go the extra mile to help you find your way to the train station or translate words and phrases on signage’s or restaurant menus. Even if you speak or understand zero Japanese, you will not have a hard time getting around the country and having the greatest adventure of your life.<\/p>\n
To be successful in making friends in Japan, you have to be aware of the common social etiquette in the country so as not to disrespect the local customs and traditions or come across as rude and offensive. The discussion below lays out how you can effectively grow your social network while in Japan.<\/p>\n
In Japan, you might notice how English is not as widely spoken as in other countries. This should not stop you from meeting new people, because you can just memorize a number of common Japanese words and phrases that you can use the first time you meet a local. Here is a table with examples of these popular Japanese greetings and what they mean in English:<\/p>\n
What you can say to break the ice:<\/p>\n