How to Enjoy Sake with Geisha: Understanding What is a Geisha Banquet
How to Enjoy Sake with Geisha: Understanding What is a Geisha Banquet What is a Geisha Banquet? Enjoy Sake with Geisha to Understand the Manners Today, we will share how to enjoy sake with Geisha at a Ryotei or restaurants (such as Shimakin or Torijaya). Understanding this is very important to know what a Geisha banquet is. First and foremost, Geisha do not eat in front of guests. However, it is common for Geisha to drink alcohol during banquets. The Basic Etiquette at a Geisha Banquet The basic etiquette is that Geisha pour sake for the guests, and it is considered bad manners for guests to pour their own sake. In this way, Geisha pour sake for you, and in return, you can offer them a drink by saying, “Would you like some sake?” This makes the conversation more lively. Additionally, when a Geisha is performing, it is customary to put down your chopsticks and refrain from eating or drinking to enjoy the performance fully. When is the Best Timing to Offer Sake to Geisha? So, when is the best timing to offer sake to Geisha? The optimal time is after the Geisha has performed a dance