Japans buisness and cultural Norms

“Doing Business in Japan: 4 Cultural Differences.” Interpro Translation Solutions, www.interproinc.com/blog/doing-business-in-japan-4-cultural-differences#:~:text=Americans%20tend%20to%20communicate%20through,group%20looking%20to%20create%20harmony. Accessed 10 Sept. 2023.

Japan's business and cultural Norms

By Matthew Cohen

Differences between US and Japanese cultures

• US business culture is built around facts and opinions disputes and conflict can happen, and this is more taboo in Japan.
• The workplace is more formal in Japan and even co-workers would be surprised to be called by their first name.
• The speed of decisions also varies, the US commonly is faster and Japan takes more time and takes into account all the people involved.

Business protocols

• All cultural norms are expected as well as being prepared when going to a meeting, this includes buisness cards and documents.
• Expected to wear business professional clothes that are simple and dark, expected to take off coats before entering an office.
• Wait for your seat; guests are expected to sit the furthest away from the door.
• Show attentiveness and care a lot about the relationship between the parties

Food and eating

• Foods consist of a lot of noodle dishes and sushi this includes Tempora, Yakitori, Ramen, onigiri, and more.
• Expected to eat with chopsticks and learn to not stab at the food but pick it up, even noodles.
• Before meals use the oshibori hot towel to wash your hands, when eating formally you should not wipe your face with it.
• Do not use chopsticks to pass food, use the opposite end to transfer food from shared dishes

Cultural Customs and Body Language

• Based on respect and being mindful of others around you.
• Expected to bow to show respect when meeting someone, the deeper the bow is expected based on the formality of interaction.
• Punctuality is very important and expected when meeting someone.
• Touching is Taboo and the distance between bows should be respected.
• Avoid eye contact, especially when speaking to elders or people in higher positions.

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