Japanese Business EtiquettesMai Doan

April 28, 2014

5 things to remember about Business Cards• It’s a MUST, so don’t ever say you don’t

have enough or forgot it somewhere.•Don’t flick, slide it across the table, use

your BOTH hands to give it with respect.• Impress them with some Japanese, why

not?•Put the cards in front of you and just

please don’t play with it or write on it. •Respectfully pick up the cards at the end of

the meetings and put in in your case.

Business attire for men and womenMEN WOMEN

White shirtsDark suit (navy or black)Subdue tie (not black tie)Short hair No facial hair, of course !!!

Dress or long skirts are preferableStick to black or blue No short skirts or high-heeled shoesShort/Tied hairShould not have too much accessories

*Do not wear anything that is transparent and colorful.

5 things to do at business meeting

•Confirm 1 hour in advance via phone call•Arrive 10 minutes early or more•Wait to be seated (the more important

person, the further away from the door)•Take a lot of notes•End the meeting on time

5 personal habits remarks

•Do not blow your nose, cross your legs, or present unprofessional gestures.

•Do not grab your host's hand, take a bow instead.

•Never pat a Japanese man on the back or shoulder.

•Never make derogatory remarks about anyone.

•Show your interest in the conversation

Other remindersBow in the same heightDo not write in red ink

Gifts should always be wrappedDo not be the one who sits first

Never raise your voice

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Japanese Business Greeting Example

• Person A:1. Hajimemashite. 2. Watashi wa _________desu. 3. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.

• Person B:▫ Kochira koso,

hajimemashite. ▫ Watashi wa ___________desu. ▫ Dōzo yoroshiku onegai

shimasu.

So, basically they say: A: Nice to meet you meet you, my name is____. Be kind to me.B: Same here, nice to meet you, my name is____.Please be kind to me.

But it’s part of the Japanese culture so just repeat them over and over until you accomplish the perfect Japanese greeting.