Yes. In Japan, all meals should be finished in their entirety. The Japanese have a concept of mottainai, which means using everything with care and not letting anything go to waste.
Be direct. If someone is flirting with you, making innuendos, or asking you out, state directly that this is something that makes you feel uncomfortable and you would kindly like...
You can be polite without being complimentary. Just avoid saying anything rude or confrontational. If you concentrate on being nice, they may surprise you by being less annoying.
Laughing forces more air from your lungs than when you're resting, so you might notice wheezing, especially if you have narrowing of your airways due to allergies or inflammation. Even...
