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Comes always 5-10mins in advance
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It is etiquette in Japanese culture to arrive to a meeting 5-10 minutes
early. If a person should arrive just in time it is deemed late and
inconsiderate to the person or parties waiting. In other words, being
early is polite and creates a good impression to Japanese people. It would
be prudent to remember this important Japanese value when doing business.
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Don't always believe what the japanese say.
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Don't always believe what the japanese say.
If a person speaks in an honest and direct manner the Japanese become very
weary. It is not customary to demonstrate one's true feelings as it may
risk offending someone. The Japanese are more concerned in protecting each
others feelings than expressing one's own feelings or attitudes. As a
consequence, we resort to using simple responses such as "Yes or No" which
can sometimes be a problem.
Don't always believe Japanease smiles.
Even if the Japanese smile, it does not mean "Ok!", "Very good!" or "I'm
satisfied". The Japanese prefer to mask their true emotions with a
superficial smile to maintain a friendly atmosphere. If you really want to
understand the Japanese psyche you have to observe closely.
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Never touch!
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Asian people don't have custom to touch each other. Shaking hands is ok, however, Japanese law does not consent to the touching
or hugging of each other in public. Even if it is acceptable in your
country, it is not recommended in Japan.
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Respecting each other
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It is a fundamental value to the Japanese culture to show respect to one
another.
It is a fundamental value to the Japanese culture to show respect to one
another. The Japanese pride themselves in being mindful of one anothers'
feelings at all times. Practise respect in your interactions with the
Japanese people and you will gain a valuable insight to the Japanese
mentality and culture.
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