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How to Communicate in Japan
How to Communicate in Japan
Communication via Face-face
- Japan is a very formal society. A business person who has an appointment with an Japanese is strongly recommended to dress attire and conservative suit as a way to show respect.
- If it is a meeting, one has to wait until someone tell him which seat he can take. Normally, the senior people will sit far from the door, while the junior people will sit close to the door.
- Japanese are likely to bow their heads to show respect either when they greet or say goodbye. The angle depends on the age, position and relationship of the subject. To bend one's body lower is to show more respect.
- Japanese are likely to address each other "-San", which is similar to the english prefixes "Mr/ Mrs/Ms/Miss." Unless the two have very close relationships or they are told otherwise by each other, they should always address each other "-san" either in public places or private places.
- Japanese are willing to make an appointment by making a phone call.
- Do not talk aloud in public places. It is rude.
- When in some quiet places like hotel lobbies or restaurants, it is better to switch the phone to "manner mode."
- Japanese has two letter options. A letter can be written either horizontally or vertically. One can choose whichever he prefers. The format should have the subject's title at top, preliminary greeting at the beginning of the body, and the writer's names and contract information at the end.
Resource
Japan-Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. Retrieve from:
Abe, Namiko. Writing letters in Japan. Retrieve from:
Tegami no kakikata. Retrieve from:
Greeting, etiquette, etc. Japan: the Official Guide. Retrieve from:
When to use -chan or -san, and other ways to address people in Japan. Retrieve from:
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