there was this japanese guy who brushed my hair away from my face with his hands when the wind blew my hair. "is he being nice gentleman or does he like me?" that moment was so anime style and i blushed xD sometimes body language is difficult to tell lol >.

WOW! This is the most informative, helpful video about Japanese behaviors I’ve ever seen. I had a sneaking suspicion that this Japanese guy liked me and he did everything you said. He opened the door for me and asked me where I wanted to sit and made all of the sounds when I was speaking. He messaged an hour after meeting to ask if I’m okay and to tell me he liked seeing me. This is so great because now I know about business situations as well!

You are the utuber every person entering into japan may watch

Santi san..I enjoyed watching ur video..makes me laugh..u have a great sense of humor...Thanks...

Recommend some of the Japanese dramas to watch for these behaviours!

Japanese men in Tokyo were so passive aggressive I thought I was 12 years old again

...... I KNEW that awkward smile/laugh sound instantly. Can't recall when or where I've encountered it, but I definitely recognized it as soon as you did it. If people can't tell it's an extremely awkward reaction, they definitely can not read the room at all.

The side walk thing is traditional in a lot of countries. It’s just goes to the idea of the man being protective. Not all women,but most want a man with this trait. The door holding depends on situation. If several people reach door about the same time, then usually first person holds it till the rest enter. A lot of men always hold door for a woman or the elderly. It’s just good manners. But you don’t usually see a man holding a door open for another man, unless they have reached the door at the same time or a man is close behind and has hands full or something. The 10 second wait for you sounds like he could have been interested in you. Lol. ❤️ 🇱🇷

Hi SANTIIIIII! Your the best hahahah I had a lot of fun watching you. The way you teach and share opinion is さいこう！^_^ I also do tongue click a lot of time but it’s unintentional too😅 I want to learn more🙇🏻‍♀️😊

It was last year in midst of the pandemic. We were talking about life in general when all of a sudden he sighed. I asked him what’s wrong. He told me he is worried about our future.

This is the best anime simulator I ever watch from Santi San lols🎌

I’ve noticed Japanese men when they’re sitting down they will hug their knee and lift their let slightly. It looks like a stretch or something. It’s a mannerism that I don’t see in other cultures. Always wondered what it meant but I think it’s their posture when they’re thinking ? Or stretching 😆

We have that "sidewalk" thing too. Historically, it's for the purpose of protecting the women, children and elders. If a man is walking with a woman, the woman is to walk on the inner side (farthest from the street) to protect her from the dangers of moving traffic. Same with children. Now if you're walking with an elder, same applies. Elder on the inner side, younger nearest the traffic. We do the same with commuting. We let the women, children, and elders into the vehicle first before man or younger able bodied person. Sitting arrangement is the same, we reserve the most comfortable seat to the women, children and elders. We have that thing too with carrying bags. When you see someone carrying heavy stuff or even if its not heavy but difficult to balance, its like there's an automatic click on your head: stand up, offer help. Although for me personally, i don't like giving all the load im carrying say for example a guy offers to carry them for me. I'd much rather we split the load...(i can hear Santi say: gender equality!) 😄

So interesting! Thank you :)

Why is it so difficult to just say : NO

When i go to open a door and there is no one on the other side of the door, i look back to make sure to keep the open just in case there may be someone about to come in after me ....When a pregnant woman, or a woman holding a child goes to a door, then it is a race for every man, woman or teenager to get to that door before she gets to pull the handle.....and the same goes for any body that is elderly....and if they are having difficulty getting through the door or going up or down a step , you always extend a hand to assist them. The Canadian etiquette for opening a door goes on and on...we are not taught this as a child we just grow up knowing to do it. To view this bizarre interaction, just stand out at ANY Tim Hortons,and you will soon know why so many countries make fun of us.......lol

That's so funny. Subscribed :D

Hello, Santi san, my name is Ela. I have a question , please if you can answer why japanese people put the finger on the nose when they talk about themselves, when they say watashi, boku, ore.. I always found it so funny. In european culture we show with finger to the middle of chest when say me, myself, because the feeling of self is by heart not by head, as the center of the being. Thank you.

Thank you, Santi. This was one of the more intriguing videos for me, and it surprised me. As far as the lovely *A* , it's not hard to see if someone has a crush on someone, if they're acting very shy. She sounds adorable. However, I do believe some Japanese people pick up on non-verbal cues (or tells) more than some people. You've spoken about this, and I've seen versions of it. I can share some things with you that you said you didn't know about. Traditionally (for many U.S. people), men would always walk on the street side, and women and children on the other side of them. There were a few reasons for this. First, cars haven't been around very long. Horses, buggies, carriages, and then trolleys used to be on the roads. Even after the advent of the automobile, many places were not paved. Women wore long, large cumbersome dresses. Sometimes, they had hats, parasols, fans, etc. The men served both as a lookout for danger, and to try and help the women and children avoid as much dirt, mud, holes (and worse), as they could. Yes, if a horse, or car, hits you both dead on, you'll be gone, but sometimes they were able to get out of the way. If a mother or older sibling is in charge, the children walk on the inside. I'm extremely surprised to hear that Japanese men do this as well (unless I misunderstood). The traditional protocol for door opening that you mention, is also very old. If a family is together, the father opens the door, the mother walks through first, then the children, then the husband/accompanying male. If you enter a restaurant, the woman follows the Maitre' d/host first, either they or the host would ensure the woman and children were situated. It's considered poor manners to not hold the door for someone nearing it. However, it depends on how far away they are. Also, you're always supposed to hold the doors for elders, seniors, women with children/pregnant women and members of the military. Seating is a complicated dance. It occurs to me that many traditional "courtly" manners were meant to shield the woman and allow the man to show his skills of being capable. There's too much to explain. One thing that holds true is that if you're with a veteran, law enforcement professional, or some other types, they'll pull a chair out for you, and they'll *always* sit facing the door, or with their back against a side wall to see all directions. It's not customary to scold a man for not holding a shopping bag. If you're holding many things, and he doesn't help out of kindness, he's just considered a jerk. If I see women or men burdened, I assist them. I open doors for everyone. It's such a small kindness. I don't know why your videos prompt long comments. I think I'm fascinated. I expect everything to be different. I'm often wrong. *A* mentioned "poker faces"/stoicism. If you're ever interested in telling us, I'd like to know where it begins. From childhood, certain things must've been taught. Bowing is a beautiful custom you have. We're scolded for not standing up "straight". Speaking softly is valued by most (I think?) Japanese people, but I was yelled at for not "speaking up" clearly to adults. You speak of averting the eyes. We're admonished, "Look at me when I'm speaking to you!" I'd love to hear how people are raised. Do you get in trouble if you meet your parents' eyes? Are you scolded if you show emotion?

I love your examples Santi san! Your Tanaka san voice is so funny!😂😜 Question, can people sit on the same side while out on a date or a friend? Like if I go out on a date and the Japanese man lets me sit on the couch or nice side, can I ask him to join me? I would like to share the nice view.

My husband does the sidewalk thing and gets upset if I walk closer to the street. He physically moves me over sometimes. 🤭

Hi Santi. Can i tell to my japanese boy friend:- I Love you- every day when he leaves for work or when we be together? I wait your answer.

have you heard of ask culture and guess culture?

Truth. I experienced some of the negative reactions in Japan. But it's all good. Gaijin don't really care.

Hello kuya (elder brother or elder boy in PH) I'm new here btw, I'm searching for how to date a japanese guy but honestly I have no japanese friend 😅😂 did u know treasure asahi, haruto, mashi and yoshi they're the reason why I'm here Lol😂 but I enjoyed ur vid and now I came here haha.. tbh while I'm watching you making moves or sounds I laughed so much😂 (I respect the language btw) I never been thought of it although I have a relative living in Japan so that's why I have a big interest in ur county.

So if I visit Japan, when some girl or guy talks to me, should I make these noises? xD cuz if I stay silince they might think I'm rude or not interested?

26:38 えっ😨 so true, Santisan😂

Half Peruvian half Japanese... I am Peruvian but I won't say that. I would feel ashamed to say that to the man. 😅 Unless... I am sick or I can't walk, so I would need help for that. Actually, when I was diagnosed neuropathic pain in half of my body, I remember that at night when I was going to my boyfriends room, I had to take some things for working online next day, so he helped with some things, I waited for him by himself to do it instead of telling him. But I realized all of these things of courtesy and culture are kinda artificial because they are all learned, these things doesn't come because you feel you wanna do it. After breaking with my boyfriend, I realized all these things and I opened my mind. ☺ We broke up in not so good mood and terms, but after all I will always treasure all the things I experienced with him. But something curious when we broke was that he told me things that annoyed him he nrver told me before, like he finally exploded. I was surprised about that because I would like to tell me begore instead of suffering because of that, but as you said, it is better to not pretend to be a person you are not, but it was the opposite for me, I told him all the things annoyed me during the relation, and at the end I just told him "thank you for all". I still love him after more than one year of our break up... Ohmy, it is a long story.

It is similar to my country when Filipino couple walk together it is the man who stay in a danger side because it is about protecting the girl in case of an accident he can push the woman to safety side hahaha

lol, Santi san, you can be an actor hahaha

oh sh*t, I thought he might not be interested bcs I was carrying a huge, heavy backpack but he didn't offer any help... (we were already on a date) now I see from where it's coming from hh

Late comment but the western guys don't get it when women in their country do the nervous get away from me laugh as well.

I thought the "awkward smile" was alucard smile

Santi-san, how to make a Japanese's boy get interested in you? I am a Chinese girl in a US international school and I like a Japanese boy but don't know what to do. can you help pleasessssss! thanks you !!

22:19 I can't stop laughing 26:38 soo awkward n freaky sound 🤣

puhawahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!! heh~~~~ haaaa~~~ waaaa~~~~ hoaaaaaa~~~ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you nail it!!!... LMAO!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂 o dear ~