Don't stress too much about etiquette. After all, you're here to relax, right? If you remember the rules your mother taught you, you should be fine.
The Rules for Guests:
- Flirting is allowed (encouraged, even), but no gross comments.
- Teasing is fun, but don't get mean.
- Acknowledge newcomers.
- Greet everyone as you enter, and say goodbye as you leave.
- No name calling, but nice nicknames are welcome.
- People are encouraged to show off their skills in recitation, as long as it's not too long a piece.
- Pay attention when a customer or geisha reads a poem.
- If someone's being mean, then don't be mean back, they already look bad.
The Rules for Geisha:
- Follow the rules of the guests, plus...
- Bow and greet newcomers.
- Compliment your guests.
- If someone has been flirting with you, don't ignore them.
- Do your best to keep up a lively and interesting repartee.
- Don't flirt too much when your danna or boifurendo is around.
- If someone is upset, do your best to comfort them.
- Be a sympathetic listener.
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