. Unlike Westerners, Japanese people do not greet people by kissing them on the cheek - but they will make exceptions to shake hands with you if you are a foreigner. When you see a person for the first time that day, greet and bow to them. You are always expected to bow, especially to seniors who are more superior to you. The older they are, the deeper you will be expected to bow. This does not apply to strangers of course, but rather to anyone you will have a conversation with. Learn to bow properly.