Doing Business In Japan by Daniel Chabot
Doin business in countries outside of your own can be a challenge due to the differences in culture. Even the simplest of tasks like a greeting can be completely different from country to country. This blog will go over three important differences between doing business in Japan versus America. Greetings Japanese greetings are very important especially in a business environment where the welcome is more formal than in America. The bow is the most important part and if done incorrectly can be taken as an insult. When returning a bow, you must stand with your back straight and your arms at your side and bend down. Avoid putting your hands in pockets after the bow as it signifies boredom or lack of interest. In America, it is accustom to shake the person's hand that you are meeting for the first time. Some Japanese hosts will understand this and extend a hand to shake, if this happens you should also bow along with the shake making sure to lean to the left to avoid knocking he...
