① | As a general rule, when standing to enter the room, stand with the foot closer to the guests. |
② | To leave the room from the temaeza, stand with the foot further from the guests. |
③ | In a tearoom, be careful not to step on the tatami edging. |
④ | In a tearoom, the host or guests’ footwork is determined by the position of the tokonoma and location of the guests’ seats. |
⑤ | Sit directly in front of the fusuma. |
⑥ | Place your fingertips in the handle. |
⑧ | Slide the fusuma open about 5cm. |
⑨ | Place the same hand on the frame, about 24cm from the floor. |
⑩ | Push the fusuma open halfway. |