"すみません、写真を撮らせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか？" — Excuse me, would it be alright if I took a photo? (Culture · Etiquette

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すみません、写真を撮らせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか？

すみません、しゃしんをとらせていただいてもよろしいでしょうか？

Excuse me, would it be alright if I took a photo?

Romaji: Sumimasen, shashin o torasete itadaitemo yoroshii deshō ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, dōzo. Arigatō gozaimasu!

はい、どうぞ。ありがとうございます！

Yes, please go ahead. Thank you!

Gesture & etiquette

Gesture towards your camera or phone, and a slight bow.

Always ask for permission before taking photos of people, especially in more private or cultural settings. Be prepared for a 'no.' If they perform for tips, consider leaving one.

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