10 Questions
What is the meaning of 'omotenashi' as described in the text?
Hospitality with a touch of formality by adding the honorific 'o'
Who is associated with the deeper meaning of the phrase 'Rikyu 7 principle'?
Sen No Rikyu
What is the primary meaning of 'Cha wa katsu wo isuru ni tomaru' according to the text?
The tea ceremony is just for quenching thirst
What abstract ideas are included in the first meaning of 'omotenashi' described in the text?
Attentiveness and kindness
Which historical figure influenced the meaning of 'omotenashi' as discussed in the text?
Sen No Rikyu
What is the main difference between social graces and hospitality?
Social graces focus on fitting into a polite society, while hospitality focuses on offering food and shelter to strangers
Which characteristic is essential for providing omotenashi according to the text?
Making sufficient preparations
In the context of service, what distinguishes it from both social graces and hospitality?
Service requires paying for received benefits, unlike social graces and hospitality
What sets hospitality apart from both social graces and service according to the text?
Hospitality stems from people's good intentions and kindness without expecting extra rewards
Based on the text, why is tipping not practiced in the context of hospitality?
Because hospitality should stem from good intentions and kindness without expecting additional rewards
Prepare for your foreign language exam with this reviewer on the meaning of 'omotenashi', derived from 'hospitality'. Learn about the origins of the term from the tea ceremony in the 12th century, its various meanings such as treatment, feast, and entertainment towards guests and customers, as well as proverbs associated with customer service.
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