Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Etiquette
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このおしぼり、顔も拭いても大丈夫ですか？
このおしぼり、かおもふいてもだいじょうぶですか？
Is it okay to wipe my face with this oshibori (wet towel)?
Romaji: Kono oshibori, kao mo fuite mo daijōbu desu ka? / Reply Romaji: Oshibori wa te o ofuki ni naru no ga ippanteki desu. / (Tsumetai baai wa) Okao mo dōzo.
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おしぼりは手をお拭きになるのが一般的です。/ (冷たい場合は) お顔もどうぞ。
おしぼりはてをおふきになるのがいっぱんてきです。/ (つめたいばあいは) おかおもどうぞ。
It's generally for wiping your hands. / (If it's cold) You may wipe your face too.
Gesture & etiquette
Hold up the oshibori and make a wiping motion towards your face.
Generally, oshibori are for hands before eating. Wiping your face or neck is considered rude in some settings, especially with a hot oshibori. Use discretion.
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