| 1. | When business people in Japan exchange business cards, they generally do it how? |
| a. | | With both hands |
| b. | | By slipping it into a closed, outstretched hand |
| c. | | By slipping it into each others' pockets |
| d. | | With the right hand, somewhat like a handshake
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| 2. | A businesswoman in Japan should not wear pantsuits and should wear low-heeled shoes only. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 3. | If you are greeted with a bow in Japan, what should you do? |
| a. | | Return the bow |
| b. | | Shake hands |
| c. | | Give a slight nod of the head acknowledging the bow |
| d. | | Give a bow slightly deeper and longer than the one you received
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| 4. | What should you do after receiving a business card (or meishi) from a Japanese business person? |
| a. | | Put it in your pocket or wallet right away |
| b. | | Keep a grip on it, then shake hands |
| c. | | Examine it carefully, making an attempt to remember critical information from it |
| d. | | Do not write on it, or put it in your pocket or wallet
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| 5. | Using first names in Japan is reserved for close friends and family. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 6. | What should you generally expect from your host if taken to a business lunch or dinner at a Japanese restaurant? |
| a. | | They will pay, but you should order your own food |
| b. | | They will order for you, but you should pay "dutch" style |
| c. | | They will order for you, and you should offer to pay, but expect them to pay |
| d. | | They will order for you, and will also pay and not expect you to offer to pay
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| 7. | If you are visiting Japan on business, how should you handle yourself if you do not speak Japanese? |
| a. | | Don't worry about it; most Japanese speak English and will be fine conversing with you in English |
| b. | | Try to learn some Japanese phrases and expressions as a show of respect |
| c. | | Carry your Japanese dictionary with you everywhere and take pains to speak as much Japanese as possible |
| d. | | Try to say as little as possible and bow often
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| 8. | If you go out with Japanese business associates to a karaoke bar, when should you plan on returning to your hotel? |
| a. | | By 8 p.m. – the Japanese head to bed early |
| b. | | Midnight |
| c. | | Early morning hours |
| d. | | By noon the next day – and expect little sleep as a meeting will likely be scheduled by early afternoon
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| 9. | Taxi drivers in Japan rarely speak English. How should you communicate with them? |
| a. | | Carry a hotel card with you so you can hand it to the driver when you are returning to your hotel |
| b. | | Learn enough Japanese to communicate your destination to the driver |
| c. | | Have a hotel employee write your destination out so you can hand that to the driver |
| d. | | Point and show the driver a map; they are enough acquainted with the roads to get you where you're doig
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| 10. | When arriving for a business meeting in Japan, you will be ushered into meeting room to wait. As the guest of honor, where are you expected to sit? |
| a. | | The chair nearest the door |
| b. | | The chair furthest from the door |
| c. | | The chair at the head of the table |
| d. | | Anywhere you like, and your Japanese business associates will follow your lead
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| 11. | Confrontation is frowned up on in Japan. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 12. | If you take notes during a business meeting, you should take care not to write your name or anyone else's name in what color ink? |
| a. | | Green |
| b. | | Blue |
| c. | | Black |
| d. | | Red
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| 13. | If a Japanese person nods and says "hai" (yes) while you're talking, what does that mean? |
| a. | | They understand you |
| b. | | They agree with you |
| c. | | They are listening, but neither agree nor disagree |
| d. | | They are trying to discourage your conversation
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| 14. | If a businessman falls silent, you must begin talking or carry on the conversation. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 15. | When leaving a business meeting, how can you expect to exit? |
| a. | | Your host will see you to the door, or even your cab, depending on the circumstances |
| b. | | Your host will assign a more junior person to the task of seeing you to the door |
| c. | | You will see yourself to the door |
| d. | | Your host will accompany you all the way to your next destination
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What others think about Japanese Business Etiquette |
| By: Terri on Aug 5, 2010 |
| | should help for an upcoming business trip! |
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| By: Konny on Jul 21, 2010 |
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| By: Scott on Feb 4, 2010 |
| | If you are planning on visiting Japan anytime in the future, whether it be for business or pleasure, you need to learn about their culture. |
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| By: Jorge on Nov 18, 2009 |
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| By: Harry on Nov 17, 2009 |
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| By: suzanne on Oct 11, 2009 |
| | more information on being a woman manager interacting with Japanese businessmen would be appreciated. |
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| By: Tana on Oct 4, 2009 |
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| By: V on Sep 9, 2009 |
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| By: Cindy Dean on Jul 28, 2009 |
| | Japanese men do not like to be towered over by American women. |
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| By: Rafael on Jul 22, 2009 |
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| By: Marc on May 12, 2009 |
| | I'm studying business etiquette for class project. |
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| By: Derek on Apr 26, 2009 |
| | Very nice and interesting test. |
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| By: bobby on Feb 26, 2009 |
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| By: Martin on Feb 1, 2009 |
| | Helpful to know what is expected when dealing with Japanese businessmen |
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| By: Wendy-Lee on Dec 21, 2008 |
| | Remember ladies , that you are expected to go through a doorway after the menfolk !! |
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| By: vijay on Nov 12, 2008 |
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| By: RM on Oct 1, 2008 |
| | Interesting and informative. |
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| By: Connie on Sep 11, 2008 |
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