Japanese etiquette

Bow, shake hands or poke someone in the eye?

Articles, Japanese etiquette by Pernille Rudlin

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...

What businesswomen should wear when meeting with Japanese

Articles, Careers, Japanese business, Japanese etiquette, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

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....

gifts and mutual obligation in Japanese business

Gifts, Favors and Obligations in Japanese Business Culture

Articles, Japanese culture, Japanese etiquette by Patricia Pringle

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....

Socializing in Japan – handling common tricky areas

Articles, Japanese etiquette, Travel in Japan by Rochelle Kopp

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...

Hosting Japanese visitors at your office

Articles, Japanese etiquette, Marketing by Rochelle Kopp

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...

Choosing a restaurant for dining out with Japanese

Articles, Japanese etiquette, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

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 winter gift-giving in Japan — a fading tradition?

Articles, Japanese culture, Japanese etiquette by Rochelle Kopp

Oseibo is one of Japan's two traditional gift-giving seasons. Has it been supplanted by Christmas?...

Greetings an important tool for reaching out to Japanese

Articles, Japanese etiquette, Learning Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Saying a proper "hello" or "good morning" is a simple gesture much appreciated by Japanese....

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Hajimemashite: the chance of a lifetime

Articles, Japanese etiquette by Patricia Pringle

Handling first encounters properly demonstrates respect, openness and flexibility...

The san-thing

Articles, Japanese etiquette by Pernille Rudlin

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!...

Japanese etiquette

Bow, shake hands or poke someone in the eye?

What businesswomen should wear when meeting with Japanese

Gifts, Favors and Obligations in Japanese Business Culture

Socializing in Japan – handling common tricky areas

Hosting Japanese visitors at your office

Choosing a restaurant for dining out with Japanese

Oseibo winter gift-giving in Japan — a fading tradition?

Greetings an important tool for reaching out to Japanese

Hajimemashite: the chance of a lifetime

The san-thing

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