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Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 04:39:49
I will soon head to Japan and was wondering if it is an offence to decline the services of a geisha if offered by my hosts. I know Japanese people are very fussy when you decline any gift from their side and you might use a business deal.
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 06:34:24
I doubt you have to worry about being offered that in Japan jack son , just remember not to blow your nose in their company that is offensive in Japan
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 07:33:14
Oh nice to know John.
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 08:18:26
There are so many small things that can make or brake a deal when dealing with diffirent countries, cultures.
Have never really dealt with the Japanese but do know you always adress the males as san, eg. Suzuki san, Yamaha san.
Have never really dealt with the Japanese but do know you always adress the males as san, eg. Suzuki san, Yamaha san.
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 08:25:40
Edited: 2018-08-09 08:27:36
Edited: 2018-08-09 08:27:36
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 09:26:38
In dealing with many strange cultures I have found that more often than not , the other party will be more worried about offending you than anything else
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 09:42:05
Thank JJ san. This one I knew.
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-09 09:56:01
This may appear to be an "easy or simple" question, however, the answer is a complex one as it is dependent on various commercial and relationship issues. Based on my experience you need to evaluate the "invitation" if you receive one thoroughly and DO NOT make a "gut" call if it involves commercials.
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Re: Geisha
Posted: 2018-08-10 09:03:26
Edited: 2018-08-10 09:26:00
Accept the invite, if it's offered!
It is part of their culture, and differs according to the regions in Japan.Your host will only offer this to you,if they are aware that you will be comfortable with the scenario.
Do not mistake this for "Sex for Sale", as the services of a Geisha has evolved into an art and is considered, these days for entertainment purposes only.
However, some "Oiran"(Prostitute) houses, use the term Geisha as a front...and have mainly Chinese girls..easily passed on as Japanese..who provide sexual services.
Enjoy your trip.
Edited: 2018-08-10 09:26:00
On 2018-08-09 04:39:49 JACKRIBET said:
I will soon head to Japan and was wondering if it is an offence to decline the services of a geisha if offered by my hosts. I know Japanese people are very fussy when you decline any gift from their side and you might use a business deal.
Accept the invite, if it's offered!
It is part of their culture, and differs according to the regions in Japan.Your host will only offer this to you,if they are aware that you will be comfortable with the scenario.
Do not mistake this for "Sex for Sale", as the services of a Geisha has evolved into an art and is considered, these days for entertainment purposes only.
However, some "Oiran"(Prostitute) houses, use the term Geisha as a front...and have mainly Chinese girls..easily passed on as Japanese..who provide sexual services.
Enjoy your trip.
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