Why do Japanese people pay so much attention to etiquette?

The first point is the inheritance of national culture.

Through historical records, we can know that Japanese etiquette originated from ancient etiquette culture in China. Japan's education for children is very strict, so the national culture can be passed down well. Both samurai spirit and etiquette culture are basically deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Now Japanese people are as law-abiding as soldiers. No matter during or after work, especially the Tokyo subway, there are many people and it is particularly crowded, but the Japanese subway can be arranged neatly.

Second, a strong collective view.

Japan's collective consciousness is particularly strong. The Japanese are like a group of disciplined fish. They will line up to swim in one direction. If throwing a stone into the water disturbs their direction, they will also line up to swim in the other direction. A strong sense of collectivity has brought etiquette to this country. For example, in Japan, students will wear school uniforms, and workers in society will wear work clothes.

Second, adapt to the rules of society.

Japan's land area is not very large, so it is important to maintain harmony with others. Therefore, we must respect others, treat others with courtesy, not be rude, and faithfully obey orders to show our respect for each other. In Japan, etiquette stands for rules, and if you don't follow the rules, you will be eliminated or rejected by society, which is why the Japanese pay attention to etiquette. We are happy for that complicated "superficial form" because it represents a sense of security, a ceremony that we created and protected by this "form". For example, in life, people need to bow when greeting each other. At work, you need to use honorifics when talking to your seniors. You can't talk loudly in public.