The Lowdown: Business Etiquette - Japan

THE “MUST HAVE” TOP TIPS GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN JAPAN! This quick-fix guide will give you the inside information on how to do business and cope with business socialising in Japan, helping to ensure that you maximise your time in Japan or in dealing with your Japanese business colleagues, thus making you a greater asset to your company and your profession. Topics covered include: Preparing for your trip. Understanding Japanese communication styles. How to navigate your first business meeting what to do and what NOT to do! Overcoming the language barrier. Understanding the importance of hierarchy - consensus-building, nemawashi, and protocol. How to cope with social invitations and understand their critical importance in a business relationship. Hosting Japanese visitors. Special tips for women doing business in Japan. As a bonus, there's a list of useful phrases.