English V ( Intermedio - Intermediate Business)

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Hi students, please click on this link below to know more about proper etiquette.

http://www.binghamton.edu/ccpd/quick-reference-guides/etiquette.pdf

Japanese Etiquette:

Things to Avoid in Japanese Business Etiquette

• Keep your hands out of your pockets while speaking to someone.

• Being invited to someone's home is a great honor. If one of your hosts extends an invitation, accept wholeheartedly.

• Unlike in China where people openly clear their noses onto the street, blowing your nose in public is generally frowned upon in Japanese etiquette. Excuse yourself to the toilet or go outside to clear your nose. Sniffling to avoid blowing the nose actually is acceptable.

• Avoid pointing at people with a finger to make a point. Pointing, whether with fingers or chopsticks, is considered especially rude in Japan.

• The numbers "4" and "9" are considered unlucky in Japanese culture. The word for four ( shi ) is the same as the word for death, while the word for nine ( ku ) can mean suffering. Avoid giving gifts or anything else in sets of four or nine.

• Many rules of Japanese business etiquette follow the rules of saving face. Avoid causing someone to "lose face" by pointing out their mistakes or shortcomings in front of others.

• Tipping is not customary in Japan, and is sometimes considered rude. Read more about tipping in Asia.