Japan is a country rich in history, customs and traditions. Take bowing as an example.
Bowing in Japan represents humility. Japanese honor and respect other people by humbling
themselves or lowering themselves. The lower one bows, the more one respects the other party.
Usually, the person with lower status initiates the bow, bows the lowest, and is the last one to rise.
The most frequently used bow is a rather informal bow of about 15 degrees and is held for one or
two seconds. A deeper bow is used for one’s superior, or on a formal occasion such as the first
meeting. This bow is usually about 30 degrees and is held for about three seconds. Men usually
leave their hands by their sides while bowing, but women usually place them together with their
fingertips overlapping or touching. Heels should be together. If you rise from your bow and the
other person has not risen yet, you should bow again. On most occasions, especially when saying
good-bye, there are several bows by all parties. Not to bow in return is similar to refusing a
handshake.
【題組】29. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
(A) A woman is required to bow to a man.
(B) On a formal occasion, a bow should be about 30 degrees.
(C) When saying good-bye, all parties have to bow to each other for three seconds and once.
(D) While bowing, men usually put their hands on both sides with their hands touching.
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