Anonymous Coward · 5y
Did everyone actually say Itadakimasu around you before eating? I see a lot of people say they care about food way more than they do in the States, is that true?
Actually no.
And I never heard anyone say ごちそうさま when they were done.
They probably say it to themselves in a whisper but everyone is very silent when eating.
They eat with undivided attention, that's for sure. It rubbed off on me so I'd find myself finishing my food as quick as possible and then leaving immediately. I did this primarily to free up space because almost everywhere has a line waiting outside.
Also the lines aren't bad. Service is fast. Longest I waited was about 15-20 mins for ramen.
People see a long line and immediately go "nope" when it is not even that bad.
