The Simple Skill of Japanese Aisatsu So Anyone Can Be More Sociable and Likable

The power of just saying hello

Illustrations by Kaki Okumura

What kinds of greetings do you use every day? Do you say good morning? Good evening? How about “I’m home!” or “Looking forward to working with you today!”

Japanese greetings, or aisatsu, are used all the time in society. Beyond just hello or goodbye…