Japanese For Businessmen

Japanese For Businessmen

When people go to Japan on business, thye almost need to know a whole set of rules. Below are some very helpful tips.

When going to Japan on business remember that impressions count. There are many superstitions, that if practiced will make others look funny at you. So, be on your best behavior. Read the information below, use the links and become EDUCATED! If you how to act proper, then it will be much easier. So stay alert. Ready?

There are different ways to bow, LEARN THEM!!!

If bowing to someone of a higher authority, when standing:

Hold your arms at you side.
Bend at the waist and look at the ground.
Remember: DO NOT LOOK THEM IN THE EYE!!!

If bowing to someone of higher authority, when sitting:

Place your hands in front of you in such a way that your thumbs and index fingers are touching and they form a square.
Bend at the waist.
Touch your forehead to your hands and say the proper greeting.
Remember: Say the PROPER greeting and use the PROPER sitting technique.

Gift Giving

Gift giving is very important in Japan. When giving a gift, remember that it must be replaced with one of equal or higher value. For a complete list of things that never should be done, click here.

When giving a gift or receiving a gift, use the standing bow method but keep these things in mind.

Hold the gift with your thumbs on the top and your fingers on the bottom.
Present it and when the receiver grasps it, bow to the ground without making eye contact.

Japanese For Business

To view a pocket guide of words you should know click here.

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