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[โ€“] Admetus@sopuli.xyz 13 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Here in China it's basically nothing. They don't even have to greet you. They only do the formal stuff with people they need to be chummy with. Sad but true.

I'm an expat here, and it applies not just towards me but to any Chinese-Chinese new acquaintances.

Japan was totally opposite and awesome, bowing to an old lady and getting into conversation with her was one of the most memorable experiences for me.

[โ€“] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

I want a Japanese grandma. Maybe I could go and kidnap one someday.