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From Episode 23, Emerald Anniversary.

Mr. Tanaka is bowing while on the phone with Nelson. Cream asks why is he bowing to the wall, and Amy saying he is bowing to Nelson over the phone because he is very polite. This scene was removed from the dub.

Why bowing?
In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. A bow can ranges from a small nod of the head to a deep bend at the waist. A deeper, longer bow indicates respect and conversely a small nod with the head is casual and informal. Bowing is also used to thank, apologize, make a request or ask someone a favor.
If you are unsure to know more about bowing, put it on the search bar and watch to find out more. I recommended you to watch the video called "How to Bow in Japan and Manners - Business Etiquette". The actual link is right here; [ Ссылка ]

If you want to understand what the characters said in the Japanese version, check out the website, Sonic X: Emerald Anniversary from Transcripts Wiki:

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