Regardless of the culture,proper etiquette means maintaining your own values while respecting those of others.It does not mean slavishly following the rituals and practices of others to please your host.If you make an effort at the language,at understanding the basics of common courtesy,and avoid any flagrantly offensive or obnoxious acts,don't be overly concerned about the subtleties-at least the first time around.Regardless of the culture, proper etiquette means maintaining your own values while respecting those of others. It does not mean slavishly following the rituals and practices of others to please your host. If you make an effort at the language, at understanding the basics of common courtesy, and avoid any flagrantly offensive or obnoxious acts, don’t be overly concerned about the subtleties—at least the first time around