Don’t Do These When Paying In A Restaurant
Source: https://www.nippon.com
When eating out in restaurants in Japan, don’t pay the bill directly with the waiter like what is usually done in other countries. The waiter may drop off the bill at your table, but never put your money on the table along with it as you should pay the bill on the counter or cashier on your way out. When accepting your change, do not count it as this is considered rude. The Japanese highly value trust and counting your change is seen as a form of distrust and won’t be appreciated. Finally, always pay the exact amount, no need to round off the bill and never leave a tip as this is also considered insulting.