Japanese Business Etiquette

Bowing Etiquette

No Handshake or Hugging Bow at 45” (Highest form of respect)

Business card Etiquette

Other Etiquettes…

Giving Gifts to the other party Ten minutes early Before the meeting. If late, letting them know at least one hour before hand. Starting the meeting with informal conversation Prolong Eye Contact is considered rude Top/middle seat is for whoever is the most important.

Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension-Japan