I thought I was a respectful traveler until I visited Japan. I felt like a rude child and wished I'd known better before I left.
Briefly

"I received a few stern looks and some gentle reprimanding that made me feel like a kid who wasn't sure how to behave."
"It's considered rude to eat or drink in public while walking or standing around in Japan. Again, this is different from my home city, where it's common to see people having a coffee or snack on the go."
"Upon entering my first Japanese subway, I learned several rules of commuting and just how widely followed they are. For starters, drinking and eating on a train is highly frowned upon."
"I kept messing up. Through trial and error, I learned rules I wish I'd known before I left - and things travelers should keep in mind if they visit Japan."
Read at Business Insider
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