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】30. According to the passage, what can be inferred from the last sentence “Not to bow in return is
similar to refusing a hand-shake”?
(A) Japanese should bow to each other, not shake hands.
(B) Bowing is more polite than hand-shaking.
(C) Bowing back is socially polite.
(D) Men should not bow if they refuse to shake hands.
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