Any words, gestures of Japanese people including urging or refusal also bear the impression of politeness and courtesy. Japanese people have a high sense of self-esteem, so they especially avoid becoming ridiculous, unreasonable people. What to do when communicating with Japanese? Please refer to the following rules:
1. First meeting with Japanese people
In the greeting of the first meeting, after introducing the name, the Japanese often bowed and said: "Thank you very much for your help" (While maybe you really did not help them anything). In greeting, embracing or clapping your partner's shoulders is not the norm. It's only when you drink with friends or communicate in a friendly manner. Keeping distance is very important for Japanese people. If not, it will be considered a bully, annoying.
Expressions of sympathy with Japanese people
The act of bowing to others is very attentive and meaningful. Bowing is a Japanese custom. When one bows but the other still stands, it is really rude, so the other person also bowed.
When bowing, women often put their hands in front, and men hold their hands on their sides. The angle of bowing also shows the degree of intimacy and polite attitude. If bowing is about 15 degrees, it is equivalent to the daily delivery, but if bowing about 30 degrees, it is a more respectful greeting and is often used in the first contact. The 45-degree greeting angle expresses the respect, deep gratitude and desire to cooperate.
Giving and receiving a business card when communicating with Japanese people
After the greeting, the next and indispensable thing is to give a business card. Japanese people often do not introduce themselves carefully about their positions, occupations, companies, places of residence. Just through the business card, they could know it.
Japanese people are very careful when giving business cards, they always point their cards to the person they are talking to, so that the other person can see the whole business card, not just giving the business card. If the card is turned upside down, it is considered disrespectful.
Of course, when being given a business card, you must also prepare a business card and hand it over. When receiving a business card, show your respect by keeping it carefully and putting it neatly in your notebook, avoiding putting it in your pocket or leaving it somewhere.
2. How to drink with Japanese properly?
Drinking culture in Japan
You should not go drinking alcohol alone, not pouring wine for yourself, but follow the rule of "I pour it for you, you pour it for me". Sake is often drunk. Drunkenness is especially accepted in Japan. Only when in a state of intoxication, you can freely speak out your own point of view without worrying about being blamed.
3. Modify emotions when communicating
Please do not ever fall into controversy with the Japanese. The Japanese do not argue publicly. If any, please try to hide your thoughts. Say it out loud, or let Japanese people realize your thinking will be considered unsubtle.
4. Costumes in Japan
The principle of costumes is luxurious and fashionable. Japanese people pay great attention and value quality and class. Eating mediocrity is considered disrespectful. You also have to pay special attention to socks because many cases you do not sit at the table to exchange but sit low, and have to remove shoes.
5. Go to karaoke with Japanese people
Do not refuse the invitation to sing karaoke, if you can sing some folk songs of your nation, it will be highly appreciated by Japanese people. Those who do not have this ability can replace it with playing musical instruments and performing arts.
6. Pay Culture in Japan
Japanese culture
If you want to pay, not for the Japanese to pay for meals, you must tell the waiter before. Do not add up, check the numbers on the invoice. Doing so is considered not subtle, lack of elegance.