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Japanese Culture

Japanese Culture. Chatchanee Karnasuta 5080090 Thitinun Danromyen 5080404 SooJung Choi 5080702 Vanussanun Jetchaiyanun 5180134. Background. In East Asia

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Japanese Culture

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  1. Japanese Culture ChatchaneeKarnasuta 5080090 ThitinunDanromyen 5080404 SooJungChoi 5080702 VanussanunJetchaiyanun 5180134

  2. Background • In East Asia • Consists of four major islands, Hokkaidō, Honshū, Shikoku, Kyūshū, and over six-thousand minor islands. • 377,835 square kilometers (145,882 square miles) • The Pacific Ocean, The Philippine Sea, the East China Sea, the Sea of Japan • Population: 127.08 million

  3. Background • Religions: Shintonism and Buddhism • Shintonism: the contemporary term for a system of gods and beliefs about the relationship between people, the natural environment, and the state. • Most Important Holidays: New Year’s Day, Coming of Age Day

  4. Essential Do’s and Don’ts • Dress Etiquette • Business attire is conservative • Men should wear dark-colored • Women should dress conservatively • Exchange of Gifts • Avoid all-white wrapping paper • Do not open gifts in front of the giver • Do not rip the paper • Dining Etiquette • Do not point with your chopsticks • Do not wave your chopsticks above food dished • Do not lick the ends of your chopsticks • Meeting and Greeting • Wait to be introduced • The deeper you bow, the more respect you show

  5. Business Etiquette – Exchanging business card • Called “Meishi” • “its an extension of the person” • Exchange with both hand and slight bow • Must be in excellent condition • Foreigners – English and Japanese language • Must not write down anything • Make sure to have plenty of cards • Considered as a “Gift”

  6. Business Etiquette -Meeting • Very punctual– should arrive early • If you expect to delay, make sure you inform an hour before meeting begins • Exact schedules and agenda • Japanese are prolific note takers

  7. Business Etiquette -Business Negotiation • Prefers personal relationships • They have difficulties saying 'no‘ • observe non-verbal communication • Group decision-making and consensus • Written contracts required • Never lose temper or raise voice

  8. Japanese Values • Group orientation • Politeness • Respect

  9. Japanese Values

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