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Japan is famous as a country that attaches great importance to culture, etiquette and etiquette. For Japan, judging a person is based not only on the way he speaks, but also on his or her gestures, actions, and attitude. The act of bowing in Japan is called Ojigi. Ojigi covers various levels from a slight nod to a 90-degree crouching position. Not only bowing when meeting or saying goodbye, Japanese people also bow when thanking, apologizing to someone or congratulating. The bowing posture of this action also depends on the situation, the position of the person you greet with you, and your gender. There are 3 common types of bowing: - 15-degree bow: This type of bow is often applied in daily etiquette to people who are equal to you such as friends, colleagues, etc. - 30-degree bow: This type expresses formality, politeness and is often applied when two people meet for the first time. - Crouch 45 degrees: When you bow 45 degrees, you are expressing gratitude to the person you greet with all your heart.