Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! (Third Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 4805313617 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A good guide to the often complex rules of Japanese etiquette." —Book Mice blog"Quick read with lots of interesting tid bits. … Their writing exemplifies a certain type of professionalism which is absent in many inf . Not only are rituals explored but also the ideas behind the rituals, so you learn about the behavior and the spirit of the Japanese." —Goodreads"The material is, for most part, very well-written and researched, which is not surprising given the extensive experience of both the author and the editor
Geoff Botting has lived in Japan for more than a quarter century, long enough to witness Japan's economic bubble, its bursting and the changes that came in its wake. Boye Lafayette De Mente has been involved with Japan, China, and Korea since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, trade journalist, editor, and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He has a degree in economics from the University of Victoria
"This is an important book which covers many situations that" according to Sybil T. This is an important book which covers many situations that you would most likely encounter if you were visiting Japan for business. Know how to present your business card, how to hold it (do not put the card in your back pocket!) proper table manners, etc. It works for tourism as well. Slights and unin. Informative W Nance Very informative for non-Japanese. A good beginner's guide. I would recommend this to anyone planning to visit Japan wanting to make an instant impression. More prolonged study is required if you're planning a prolonged residency.. I wish I could give 10 Stars! I just returned from Japan and this book saved me from many faux pas that an American would never have thought would be offensive or rude such as where to stand (and not stand) in an elevator, As soon as I entered my first Japanese home I instantly felt comfortable and natural and knew exactly what to d
Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. But enough of Japan's traditional etiquette remains to set the Japanese apart socially and psychologically, and to make success in socializing and doing business with them a special challenge for Westerners. Two new chapters address the changing role of foreigners in the workplace and the contemporary business style and etiquette used by the younger generation of Japanese who are now increasingly cosmopolitan—but still very Japanese!. The glossary at the back of the book has been revised to include the latest technology-related words and expression