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A Crash Course in Japanese Etiquette (Part 2)

by Emily Bennington on 10/16/2009

Our last post by Emily Bennington, Crash Course in Japanese Etiquette Part 1, covered a a few cultural norms to be aware of when meeting with Japanese businessmen and women. The following is a continuation of those ideas, but with a focus on customs that may be misinterpreted or misunderstood by us Westerners.

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A Crash Course in Japanese Etiquette (Part 1)

by Emily Bennington on 10/05/2009

Since the world is becoming flatter by the day, there’s a good chance you will have some interaction with Japanese clients in your career. What are the rules? The good news is there are none. As long as you are genuinely trying to be polite, you can get away with not knowing the specific nuances of just about any culture.

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