You Know You've Been in Japan Too Long When...

I went to see Star Trek with a couple of friends. At one point in the film, one of the characters gets a commendation. This character is presented with the commendation in an official ceremony in front of a huge crowd of people. He takes the commendation and I think he says, "thanks," and then he just stands there. I was shocked. I grabbed my friend's arm and was about to ask why he wasn't bowing. Really. I had to stop and remind myself that not everyone bows. Still, it was so strange. That's when I realized I've been here long enough to become so inculcated with Japanese customs that I forget they're not necessarily the customs for the rest of the world. I fear for myself when I return to Texas. I may suffer from Dun! Dun! Dun! REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK. Yikes!