Business Card / Name Card (Meishi) (日本)
Japanese businessmen always exchange name cards, called meishi, when they meet for the first time.
Business cards are such an important tool for conducting business, that good businessman in Japan are supposed to carry business cards neatly placed in a business card case wherever they go .
So be prepared with a box of business cards when you come to Japan.
A bilingual card with one side printed in Japanese is preferable.
Business cards should be offered with both hands while bowing slightly, or first bow and then offer your business card.
Hold your card Japanese - side up and in the way that is readable for the other party (at least ask somebody which way to read).
When handed your business card, Japanese businessmen study it very carefully.
Be sure to have a good translation of titles: That may receive the most attention.
In Japan, you can be lazy by not remembering names, but address the other party by his or her title, like Mr. manager (of course in Japanese) throughout the meeting, which is quite acceptable.
Present your business card while shifting your body weight forward, which demonstrates your eagerness. But don't overdo it.
Some say the Japanese are very title oriented people and the easiest way to find the title is by the business card.
Whatever the reason maybe, come to Japan with lots of name cards and treat the business cards you receive with respect.
Business Card / Name card (Meishi) (日本)
Labels: JAPANESE ETIQUETTE
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