PROPLAN VISION TRAVEL

• Do bow when greeting and departing. A handshake can follow for foreigners

• Do be on time. Japanese value punctuality and keeping to schedule

• Do know that waving the hand back and forth in front your face means "no" or "I do not know" 

• Do know that women generally are expected to take care of home and kids and stop working after marriage

• Do take shoes off when entering home and some restaurants

• Do know that name titles are important; Japanese names begin with family name then first name

• Do know that hierarchy is important in Japanese culture so defer to a senior

• Do have small talk to build relationship

• Do bring a gift for a home invitation 

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• Do not be direct in your communication style. It is best to imply what you are saying than actually saying it 

• Do not use direct eye contact- it can be seen as intimidating and threatening

• Do not engage in touching when talking, allow personal space     

• Do not beckon or point with index finger, used out stretched hand palm flat

• Do not put feet on furniture; it is rude

• Do not eat/drink, spit, burp in public

• Do not interrupt or talk over someone in a meeting

• Do not hard sell or use pressure tactics or conflict. Saving face is important

• Do not say "no" instead say "maybe" or "that would be difficult"

• Do not open gifts when received, do it in private

• Do not publicly display heavy affection

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