concept   waiter
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, waiters and waitresses provide discreet and attentive service without expecting tips.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 waiter Japan Waiters are expected to be discreet and not interrupt the customers unless necessary. 1
2 waiter Japan Waiters are generally not tipped and tipping may be considered rude in some situations. 1
3 waiters Japan Tipping waiters is not expected and may even be considered rude in some cases. 1
4 waiters Japan Waiters are often discreet and provide service without interrupting diners, allowing them to enjoy their meal without constant attention. 1
5 waiters Japan Tipping waiters is not customary and may be considered rude in traditional dining settings. 1
6 waitress Japan Less common profession in traditional restaurants, where customers generally place orders through a tablet or food ticket system. 1
7 waitress Japan It is considered rude to call a female server 'waitress'; the term 'server' or 'staff' is preferred. 1
8 waitress Japan Waitresses often referred to as 'service staff' and are expected to provide attentive, polite, and seamless service 1