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Be prompt in arriving so your
host can begin on time.
Remove your shoes when entering
a Japanese home -- the host will provide slippers to wear.
Drink the entire portion of
tea (it will not be large) and eat everything served.
Turn the tea bowl slightly to
avoid drinking tea from the front side.
Smoking is generally prohibited
in the tea room.
Each implement used in a tea
gathering (including scroll, flowers, and food) has been thoughtfully
selected by your host and has special meaning. They should be treated as
objects of appreciation. Admire them and compliment your host with sincerity.
This is the most important responsibility of a guest.
After two or three days, call
or write a note of thanks to express your appreciation. This is known as
korei or "thanking afterwards."
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