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Japanese Business Tips
DO ample research: You MUST do your homework. Take a look back on your company’s history and look into future planning so you can anticipate many questions the Japanese will have in store for you. ...
DO have your business cards and other important documents translated in Japanese: Doing this will help you look like you’re really willing to do business with the Japanese by accommodating to their needs. ... This is also useful for Japanese businessmen who aren’t fluent in English so they don’t feel left out. ... Set where you will have the business-setting meeting followed by a post-meeting somewhere informal outside the office. ... This is a Japanese custom to get to know the other businessmen informally and friendly to try to get to know each other. This will also help you prove you are trustworthy to the Japanese. ... Type up a small list of personal interests you have and be ready to give them to the Japanese. ... Personal relationships are as important as business relationships to the Japanese. ... The Japanese usually don’t open presents in front of the giver. ...
DO have them wrapped: Like mentioned above, the Japanese would prefer to know what they are being given non-confrontationally, so it is best to wrap the gift and expect the recipient to open it privately.
DO give business cards in proper manner: The Japanese are very specific about their customs, and this is no exception. ...
DON’T hand them upside-down: Would you hand your business card upside-down? ... at least that is what you’re implying to the Japanese. Handing them right-side up shows confidence in your position and willingness to let the Japanese get to know you, even if this seems impersonal.
DO shake hands (Japanese way) and bow: First, bow then shake hands. ... If you want to do business with the Japanese, you must accommodate to their customs. ... Also, if the Japanese are willing to send the president of their company to the meeting, this shows they are very much interested to do business with you so, in turn, you must do the same to show your willingness to do business as well.
Approximate Word count = 1742
Approximate Pages = 7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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