1. Business Ethics of Japan Tyler, Tyler

2. Common Greetings It is very important to keep eye contact no matter what in Japan. When you bow, your showing a sign of respect, but don’t forget to keep your head up and keep eye contact.

3. Dress Code Wearing “American” style suits is still uncommon. You dress for the occasion, wearing the normal kimonos.

4. Etiquette Keeping all attention addressed towards the speaker, as in many other countries, is very important. Writing your name in red ink is not smiled upon, it’s considered against tradition.

5. Etiquettes Continued…. Taking notes during the speech is considered a sign of respect, it shows that your paying attention. You do not come in the room and immediately sit down, you are shown where and when to sit down.