2025-07-04 Polite & Kind: A Guide to Good Manners in Japan

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Lesson Plan

• Lesson Topic: Polite & Kind: A Guide to Good Manners in Japan
• What we will do: This week, we will become experts on Japanese manners! We will work in groups to create a “Top 5” list of tips for a situation you choose (like a restaurant, the train, or visiting a home). Then, we will create a short, fun role-play to show one of our tips to the class.
• Key Phrases/Vocabulary:
  • It’s customary to…
  • to be considerate of…
  • common courtesy
  • to be mindful of…
  • public space
• Handouts: We will use a handout with a list of different situations to choose from.
• See you in class!

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Handout

Optional At-Home Activities

• Watch a short YouTube video of a foreigner visiting Japan (e.g., visiting a restaurant or a temple). Notice one example of good manners they show or a mistake they make. Be ready to share next week if you like.
• Write three sentences using today’s new vocabulary (e.g., It's customary to..., to be considerate of..., common courtesy).

Presentation Slide Deck