Sick of people blasting their music on the bus? Tired of people speaking about X Factor on the Tube? Then maybe Japan is the best country for you. Most known about its manner (eg. bowing).
I always known about how Japanese people are well mannered but I was surprised how far they go when I bought my first item in a small boutique shop in Tokyo. A staff gift wrapped my item in about three layers of tissue paper, place it into the bag, tied a ribbon between the handles, then carried the shopping bag to the front of the shop, invited me to follow her, then bowed before giving me my shopping. The whole process made me feel some sort of celebrity, it certainly is too much, however it is their customs. And by the end of the trip, I got used to the way they treat their customers.
This practice of manners also apply to different areas of daily lives in Japan. One thing you'll notice the most is that people on public transports are prohibited to make calls on their mobiles. If you choose to do so, you'll get ice cold stares from other passengers. (Which I once experienced when picking up a call in a bullet train) I believe it is a very good practice as people respected each other so they can all travel without any disruptions to their personal space and the journey.
Could this apply to the UK? I actually don't think the UK need to apply but on the other hand, they need to bring back what UK is also known for or have (English Gentlemen). It used to be a country full of manners, but look at what it has become? I believe young children from this country are learning less about manners and how they should interact with one another. The system is totally not working, as it is hard to educate people when they are older, therefore the government should concentrate from a young age.
When will we see these signs on the tube?
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