もぐもぐ describes chewing food with your mouth closed. It gives a cute image of someone enjoying their food silently. 🥹 🥢 Example Sentences: 1️⃣ 子供がクッキーをもぐもぐ食べている。 kodomo ga kukki wo mogu-mogu tabete iru. (The child is munching on cookies.) 2️⃣ 彼女はサンドイッチをもぐもぐ食べながら本を読んでいた。 kanojo wa sandoichi wo mogu-mogu tabenagara, hon wo yonde ita. (She was munching on a sandwich while reading.) 💡 Pro Tip: There’s even a popular Japanese snack brand called Mogu Mogu! 💬 Question Time: 👉 Do you know someone who eats もぐもぐ like this? In my family, definitely my dog eat もぐもぐ！🐕‍🦺

In Japan, pointing at people with your finger is seen as impolite and too direct. 👀 It can feel like you’re singling someone out or accusing them. 🙌 What to do instead? Use your whole hand (palm up) to gesture politely, or gently nod in the direction. 💡 You should not do that just for people! Of course you can point places or things! However you might see hotel staff use their whole hand (palm up) to give you directions! 💬 Question Time: 👉 Do people in your country think pointing is rude? Or is there any unwritten rules with hands?

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In Japan, eating while walking is considered bad manners. Why? 🍵 Reason: It’s seen as messy and disrespectful. People prefer to eat sitting down or standing near the shop. ✅ Eat at benches, inside cafes, or designated areas. 💬 Question Time: 👉 Is it normal to eat while walking in your country? What do you think about this rule?