9. If she shows up late, tell her, “I arrived early because I was too excited” so she won’t feel bad.
If your date shows up late, reassure her positively. Japanese women will be grateful for this gesture. A woman in her 20s mentioned, “I’m grateful when guys don’t make things awkward when I’m late.” Instead of asking her why she was late, tell her “you arrived early” to be considerate of her situation and to demonstrate your tolerance.