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Asia
Meeting and Greeting
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When
greeting, use a soft handshake and the person’s family name and the suffix
“san” or their organizational title.
o
For
example, Mr. Watanabe-San The Chinese family name is followed by two given
names.
§
If
you are visiting
o
This
shows potential partners that you are serious, and that you understand and
respect their culture.
o
Exchange
business cards with both hands, with the print side facing up.
Gift Exchange
§
You
should bring a tasteful item from your city or country.
o
Wrapping
and presentation are more important then the contents.
o
Present
the gift with both hands and set aside the gift you will receive to open later.
§
Drinking
is the traditional way to get to know each other.
o
It
is okay for a man to get drunk, but women should not participate.
§
Learn
to eat with chopsticks 
Meeting
and Greeting
§
When
greeting, bow and extend a soft handshake. Address the person by their family
name or organizational title.
o
The
Japanese family name is followed by a given name. For example, Lee Er Peng
would be called Mr. Lee.
§
If
you are visiting
o
This
shows potential partners that you are serious, and that you understand and
respect their culture.
o
Exchange business cards with both hands, with
the print side facing up.
Gift Exchange
§
You
should bring a tasteful item from your city or country.
o
Wrapping
and presentation are more important then the contents.
o
Present
the gift with both hands and set aside the gift you will receive to open later.
§
Drinking
is the traditional way to get to know each other.
o
It
is okay for a man to get drunk, but women should not participate.
§
Learn
to eat with chopsticks
Miscellaneous
§
If
you are ever in doubt on any occasion
or problem that arises, follow the host’s lead.
§
If
you and your host have established good report, simply asking about his or her country’s
traditions is good for conversation and shows that you have a true interest and
respect for their customs.