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Proverbs One kindness is the price of another.

Proverbs If you believe everything you read, better not read.

Proverbs To wait for luck is the same as waiting for death.

Proverbs Even a sheet of paper has two sides.

Proverbs Even a thief takes ten years to learn his trade.

Greeting The Japanese bow express respect and appreciation. It differentiate by the deepness of the waist bend. It is also used to express feelings of deep gratitude or apology. Foreigners are expected to shake hands, or bow the head slightly.

Business card exchange

Seating arrangement in meetings Seating positions are very important since they are indicator of status. The most senior Japanese person always seated at the head of the table and furthest from the door. Most junior person is seated closest to the door. If you are the visitor, wait to be seated according to the arrangement. Never be the first one to sit down.

Dress code in business meetings Business outfit should be conservative. Your goal is to impress without standing out too much.

Gift exchange

Gifts are not opened when received. Gifts should be given at the end of a visit.

Offensive behaviors “OK” sign means “money” in Japan. Women should only wear low-heeled shoes to avoid towering over men. Blowing your nose in public. Giving someone scissors as a gift (symbolic of ending a relationship). Eating while walking or riding on public transportation. Don't leave a tip. Talking or laughing loudly in public. Pointing in not acceptable. Entering someone’s house with your shoes.

Worldview Honor vs. shame In Kamakura era, many samurai killed themselves because they feel shame to be killed by enemy when they outfought. in Japanese culture, shame cannot be removed until a person does what society expects, which may include committing suicide. Obligations to family, school, employer, and friends tend to guide most Japanese behavior. Japanese protect themselves from various problems because Japanese have very high self-esteem. Many Japanese can’t say own ideas because they are afraid of making mistakes in public which considered shameful.

Japanese high context culture Employ an indirect, non- confrontational style of communication Long term relationships Rely on groups Work space is more communal Value traditions, rituals, and status

Japan’s traditional activities Kabuki Karuta Shogi

Mount Fuji Famous Places

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Famous Places

Tokyo Tower Famous Places

Golden Pavilion Famous Places

Todaiji Temple Famous Places

National Japanese cuisine

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