Several Good Tips for you to visit Japan

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[*]Most Japanese people avoid direct eye contact during conversations
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[*]If using chopsticks, avoid using them to point at someone and do not leave them sticking up in a bowl of rice/`W2Ny z&@W6s/\ {]

,_S5achU [*]Only ask people about their spouse or children if you are sure your conversational partner is married/has children. Asking unmarried people about a spouse or childless people about children may embarrass a Japanese person
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[*]It is customary to bring chocolate, cookies or cakes when invited to a Japanese home. Purchasing them in a department store where they will be wrapped is recommended`R-^ OPx
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[b]Business Cultural Tips[/b]
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[*]The Japanese are accustomed to shaking hands upon greeting, though bowing is traditional and sometimes used as well. If your are bowed to, return the gesture by bowing either to the same depth or lower - the depth of your bow is indicative of the status relationship between you and your counterpart
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1rpz,m(l2s [*]Consider using the honorific suffix san when addressing people when introduced: Mr. or Ms. Yamada can be addressed as Yamada-san
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[*]Make business appointments in advance and be punctual
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[*]Entertainment is an important part of business arrangements and usually takes place after business hours at a bar or restaurant. Although business may be discussed, these outings are primarily occasions for building friendships
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[*]Business gifts are very important in Japan. The gifts should always be wrapped and are often presented at first business meetings5H/Z5fv+U9d EN2r
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[*]Be aware that the Japanese try not to disagree openly. They may avoid saying "no" by giving an unenthusiastic "yes-It"E qs0X|
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Many thanks

Thanks.. They are much helpful tips....I read it carefully and even hope it is longer......I will go Japan one day and follow them....
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very helpful and comply with japanese personality.

very helpful and comply with japanese personality.

Reply #1 mazy's post

:@ THX for sharing, but I look down to Japanese , as they always trouble chinese