In Italy, people say "chin chin" for "cheers" when drinking. Don't say this in Japan, as it means "penis".
--Koos83
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Don't say "Sayonara" for "goodbye" as it's used in movies. Sayonara is a more formal / permanent "goodbye". Instead, you can say "Mata ne!" meaning “until next time".
--Zoolander
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Don't use the term "愛人" to refer to your wife. That basically means that you have a wife, and she is not your wife.
--Rad
When you enter someone's house, always say "Shitsurei shimasu" or "Ojama shimasu". It literally means "I'm being rude" but it's just a way to acknowledge that you're imposing on their time and space.
--Koos83
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If you're saying thank you to a stranger or someone at a restaurant, or taxi driver, say "arigatou gozaimasu" to mean "thank you very much" in a polite way. Just saying "arigatou" isn't polite enough, that's only to a friend.
--Zoolander
