Etiquette
Culture
Customs
Miscellaneous
100
How do you know when a business meeting is finished?
When the person at the head of the table stands up.
100
Are women allowed to work in Japan?
Yes, their have been business women in Japan since
100
What is important when building a relationship with a business?
One should emphasize trust, loyalty, and commitment for the long term.
100
When giving a gift, who do you give it to?
You must give a gift to everyone present.
200
Where do you sit at the table of a business meeting?
It depends on what rank you are in the business.
200
Is prolonged eye-contact rude or respectful?
It is rude.
200
When meeting someone, what do you do?
You bow.
200
Is it acceptable in Japan for a business-woman to invite a business man to lunch or dinner?
Yes, it is acceptable.
300
What is the first thing you do when meeting a potential client?
You should exchange business cards.
300
What's more important: the value of a gift, or the ritual of gift-giving?
The ritual of gift-giving
300
If you are complimented, what do you do?
Waving a hand palm forward in front of your face means "no " or "I don't know". This is the polite response.
300
Should you expect a Japanese person to say no?
No, "maybe" generally means no.
400
At a business meeting, when are you allowed to drink?
After the host drinks his first drink.
400
How is dining important for business?
Dining is important for business because it helps build strong relationships.
400
What numbers should be avoided when giving a gift?
The numbers 4 and 9.
400
How old is the oldest business in Japan?
1, 290 years old.
500
When offered a drink, should you accept it or deny it?
You should accept it.
500
What should men and women wear when doing business?
Men should wear dark suits and women should wear dresses or suits.
500
When visiting a Japanese firm for the first time, who should you be accompanied by?
An interpreter or bilingual assistant. Many Japanese executives do not speak English.
500
Final Jeopardy: This fruit, carefully selected for its lack of imperfections, is often given as a gift in the Japanese custom of gift-giving.
What is a melon?
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