What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Enoshima?

"When visiting Enoshima, it's important to respect the local customs and traditions to avoid any cultural faux pas. Firstly, never wear shoes inside homes, temples, and certain traditional restaurants. There will usually be a place near the entrance to leave your shoes. When visiting shrines or temples, follow the local customs for prayer and don't be loud or disruptive. It's considered disrespectful to take pictures in certain areas, so always look for signs or ask if it's okay. In Japan, it's considered rude to eat or drink while walking in public. If you buy food from a street vendor in Enoshima, it's best to eat it where you bought it. Avoid pointing with your finger, as it's considered rude. Instead, use your whole hand to gesture. When using chopsticks, don't stick them vertically into your food, especially rice, as this is a funeral ritual. Also, don't pass food from chopstick to chopstick as this is another funeral custom. Tipping is not customary in Japan and can sometimes be seen as insulting. The price you see is the price you pay. Lastly, remember to keep your voice down in public places. Japanese people tend to speak softly and avoid drawing attention to themselves. Loud voices can be seen as disruptive and disrespectful," explained one expat living in Enoshima, Japan.

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