In the morning, I usually greet my family or friend with "ohayou(gozaimasu)" . in the afternoon and evening, I say "konnnichiwa", but sometimes say "ohayou" to people I meet for the first time in the day.
Is it different for different people? How so and why?
Yes, it is. People use many different way of greeting case by case or with individual. I think that the differences are depend on their living environment which they have had. And also, the differences depends on each culture or religion.
Do you touch people when you talk to them? Why? Or Why not?
I sometimes do, but just for close friends. In my view, it is normal to talk as touching my friends, but I don't mean doing it in particular. If I am touched by someone who I don't know well, I don't feel comfortable.
hi blackchelly!!
返信削除I agree with you!! Greeting are very different and it depends on the culuture and religion! I think differences of the religions about greeting are very important points!!
Hi blackchelly! I agree with you! We sometimes "ohayougozaimasu" we meet for the first time in the day. We have to say "ohayougozaimasu" if in the afternoon on working so, i think it comes from job's custom for example,night duty.
返信削除>>chiken
返信削除hey dear! Thanx for your comment :)
yep, greetings connect with culture, I think.
so it's sometimes difficult to greet forign people.
>>RBB
hey! Thanx for the comment!!
You are absolutely correct. I always use "ohayougozaimasu" when I meet my boss and friends at part-time place. It is peculiar japanese style...isn't it??