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I say Thank you, in English. Most of the staff at the local shops know I don't speak Japanese, so I thank them in English, but always say something. If they are polite to me, it's only good manners to be polite back.

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As Metabo suggested I always say Gochisousama (thank you for the meal) to the restaurant owner and/or chef after a good meal.

It is great to see their look of surprise and appreciation that a gaijin has made the effort. Quite often followed by much jolly chat and an invitation to stay for another drink or two.

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:lol:

 

I remember once I was totally knackered and not in the best of moods.

I wasn't too friendly to a kid in a shop and gave him short shrift.

 

Unfortunately that seemed to make a lasting impression and it was 'the talk of the town'.

Exciting town, yes.

:lol:

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In that vein, I find that saying "sumimasen" when bumping into people over in Gaikoku (as I seem to do naturally if I don't think real hard about it) seems to work just fine. I think most folks don't pay attention to what one says under the circumstances, but they do appreciate it if one says something.

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