Prezentacja Japonia

Japanese

Japan is a highly structured and traditional society. Great importance is placed on loyalty, politeness, personal responsibility and on everyone working together for the good of the larger group

Values

Education, ambition, hard work, patience and determination are held in the highest regard

Meeting and Greeting

A handshake is appropriate upon meeting. The Japanese handshake is limp and with little or no eye contact

bow

Some Japanese bow and shake hands. The bow is a highly regarded greeting to show respect and is appreciated by the Japanese

Body Language

Nodding is very important. When listening to Japanese speak, especially in English, you should nod to show you are listening and understanding the speaker

Body language in Japan

Silence is a natural and expected form of non-verbal communication. Never point at someone with four fingers spread out and thumb folded in

Corporate Culture - Punctuality

Punctuality is a must in all business and social meetings

Saving face

Etiquette and harmony are very important. "Saving face" is a key concept. Japanese are anxious to avoid unpleasantness and confrontation. Try to avoid saying "no." Instead, say, "This could be very difficult," allowing colleagues to save face

Hierarchical relation

Both business and personal relationships are hierarchical. Older people have higher status than younger, men higher than women and senior executives higher than junior executives

exchanging business cards in japan

In Japan, it is polite to accept items with both hands, especially business cards. Do not throw the card in your briefcase or stuff it in your pocket without reading it—look the card over before placing it in a business card case