When foreigners eat with Japanese, shouldn't start eating without saying certain words. They must say “Itadakimasu” before starting to eat and “Gochisosama ” after eating. They should also put their hands together when saying these words. This act is part of Japanese culture and has a meaning of giving thanks for the food and the people who made it and produced the ingredients. Most Japanese think that this culture is very important. When foreigners visit Japan, I recommend that they keep this advice in mind.

When foreigners eat with Japanese, they don’t start to eat without saying certain words. They must say “Itadakimasu” before starting to eat and “Gochisosama ” after they finish eating, and they have to put their hands together while saying these words. This is a typical Japanese custom which aims at giving thanks for the food and the people who made it and grew the ingredients. Most Japanese think that this custom is very important. If foreigners visit Japan, I recommend them to keep this information in mind.