Bow, shake hands or poke someone in the eye?
Most non-Japanese people worry too much about bowing when meeting Japanese counterparts - even though it's true bowing is deeply engrained in the Japanese psyche...
Most non-Japanese people worry too much about bowing when meeting Japanese counterparts - even though it's true bowing is deeply engrained in the Japanese psyche...
I frequently am asked for dressing tips for businesswomen who are going to visit Japan or have meetings with Japanese. Here are my current thoughts on the topic....
While exchange of favors and mutual aid are common to all cultures, there are some differences in the way Japanese and Americans view these things....
Spending time with your Japanese colleagues in a relaxed situation outside the office is important for relationship-building. Japanese want to get to know the people they do business...
It’s important to be prepared when a Japanese customer, supplier, or other guest is going to be visiting your office. Making a good impression is vital to the success...
The care you put into restaurant selection will be appreciated by your Japanese guests, as food is such an important part of Japanese culture and business socializing.. If your...
Oseibo is one of Japan's two traditional gift-giving seasons. Has it been supplanted by Christmas?...
Saying a proper "hello" or "good morning" is a simple gesture much appreciated by Japanese....
Handling first encounters properly demonstrates respect, openness and flexibility...
We almost always get asked to cover how to use Japanese honorifics in our training sessions. There is a simple answer, but unfortunately lots of complicated answers too!...
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