Originally Posted by
Transpacificflyer
I suggest you read up on some of the cultural norms. For example, in Thailand one must never tower over an older person as it is an offense. There are similar customs in Japan. A pax paying a large sum for a business or first class ticket is hardly comparable to some salary man stopping off for a bowl of noodles in Roppongi.
I'm actually quite well versed in the cultural norms that are relevant to the routes I normally operate, which is why your post surprised me. As I mentioned, I have lived in Japan. While working there I spent a fair amount of time learning about Japanese social customs and business etiquette, and plenty of time in service establishments. Your claim that it's an absolute "taboo that screams out rudeness" not to crouch when addressing a Japanese customer is ludicrous.
I've flown EVA, too, including on routes to Japan from Taiwan, and I saw no crouching flight attendants, Japanese or Taiwanese. I was, however, in Y.