Business Etiquette

If I was going to the capital city of Japan two months from now, there are many key features of business etiquette that I would need to consider. Although there are a few part of Japanese business etiquette that are universal like being polite, sensitive, and having good manners, the majority of business equittee is quite different from in the UIn general, business practices are much more formal in Japan and they are sensitive to differences in their customers. One of the biggest things that I need to consider is the business card practice that is so importantand ritualistic in their business etiquette. They are considered a must have and they are many unspoken rules that need to be followed to respect their practices. You have to give every person at the meeting one of your business cards and present it in both hands with the Japanese side facing forward to the most senior member first and bow slightly, then continue the same presentation to each person going the reverse order of the corporate structure. It is key to treat both your cards and theirs with respect by not fidgeting with them or using them for notes. Be certain to pick up all the business cards, so they don't think you dismissed any member of their company. Another important part of business etiquette is making sure the attire fits in with theirs. As a women, I will need to be very careful about how  I dress because women are still new to their business culture. I need to be sure to where long skirts or suits in appropriate colors and keep in mind their current fashions that are important to the women there. It is very important to remember that female works are not to wear high heels or jewelry and need to be dressed appropriately. One key feature is to call ahead if you will be arriving late and be sure to arrive early and plan a tight schedule for the meeting. There are many other equittee aspects that I need to consider because their culture is so much different than ours, but these are the biggest differences. It is very important to consider these other aspects of business etiquette because my actions will reflect the company that I'm working for as a whole. It is necessary to consider these difference in business etiquette because it will set a good table for the work that I hope to accomplish and will give them a positive outlook on potential future interactions.