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Business Card Etiquette in Japan – How to Exchange Business Cards
The ritual of exchanging meishi, which is Japanese for ‘business card,’ is a much higher valued practice in…
Seating Protocol in Japan - Seating Arrangements
In Japan there is an unspoken rule about where to sit when you are in the company of your elders, co-workers, and customers etc. There are seats known as “Kamiza” and a ranking of seats for “Shimoza”. This is a unique part of Japanese and its purpose is to show respect and hospitality to superiors and customers by being considerate about where you sit.
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Business Etiquette
In Japan, there are rules of etiquette suitabl…
Japanese Body Language and Gestures
The gestures and body language that Japanese people use may differ from the ones used in other countries. As an example, when a Japanese person says “I”, they will point to themselves with their index finger.The meaning of a person bowing can change depending on the angle at which they bow and so on. In this article we will introduce you to common gestures and body languages used in Japan.
Eating Outside in Japan: Know the Rules, Avoid a Food Fight
Japan is one of the cleanest, most well-kept c…
Japanese Cleanliness: Japan’s Obsession with Tidying Up
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Japanese Personalities & Culture: Getting Along in Japan
Living in Japan, or even visiting, can be a si…
Japanese Verbal & Nonverbal Communication for Business
When it comes to business, Japan has a vastly…
