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Originally Posted by makiwara
I have always bowed when entering the tatami, when partnering up w/ someone, or when done partnering, and in some dojos anytime you go to talk to sensei or sempais out of turn. I kinda like the respect aspect of it, and it doesn't take too long if you don't kowtow, just a quick dip of acknowledgement.
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I think respect is important but I don't feel you need to look to other cultures for ways to show it. If you come from a culture where bowing is the norm then by all means bow, if not then do whatever is appropriate in your culture. Unless you just want to act Japanese or Chinese or something.