Etiquette guide to Japan : know the rules that make the difference! / Boye Lafayette De Mente.
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TextPublisher: Tokyo Tuttle Publishing, [2008]Copyright date: ©2008Edition: Revised and expanded third edition / revised by Geoff BottingDescription: 191 pages : illustrations ; 19 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9784805313619
- 4805313617
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Farewell to faux pas!
Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan . An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business.
Although often overshadowed by a modern facade, long-standing traditional aspects of Japan's culture still influence the country and almost everyone in it. Concrete evidence of this traditional culture can be seen everywhere--in the ancient arts and crafts that are still essentiasl parts of everyday life, in the many shrines and temples that dot the nation, and in the recent comeback of traditional fashions such as kimono and yakata robes.
To many Western visitors, however, the most obvious example of this traditional culture's strength is the unique etiquette of the Japanese. Like many nations, Japan has experienced vast political, social, and economic change over the past century. 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 unique challenge for Westerners.
About this new version:
This updated and expanded edition of the best-selling Japanese etiquette guide addresses not just the puzzling protocols relating to name cards, bowing or shaking hands, bathrooms and public baths--but also what to do when entertaining Japanese dinner guests, attending a Japanese tea ceremony, taking the subway, and much more! It also provides the latest etiquette in mobile phone manners, texting, social media and other forms of digital communication.
The glossary at the back of the book has been revised to include the latest technology-related words and expressions used by Japanese today. 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!
Includes index.
Origins of Japanese etiquette -- The role of harmony -- The vertical society -- Samurai legacies -- Language in Japanese etiquette -- The use of names -- Using titles -- When & how to bow -- Shaking hands the Japanese way -- The protocol of seating -- Dining etiquette -- The Japanese way of drinking -- Paying bar & restaurant bills -- Public etiquette -- Electronic etiquette -- Using (& surviving) public transportation -- Bath & toilet protocal -- The importance of gift giving -- Japan's home-visiting etiquette -- Tea ceremony protocol -- Japan's festival culture -- The importance of the apology -- Expressing appreciation -- Dating in Japan -- Wedding customs -- Wakes, funerals & memorial services -- Shrine & temple etiquette -- Inns as portals to Japan's past -- The art of arts & craft -- People-watching -- Japan's greening -- Business in Japan -- Business etiquette -- the younger generation -- The changing role of foreigners in the workplace -- Introductions & relationships -- Name cards & how to exchange them -- Vague language -- Criticism taboos -- The pitfalls of praise in Japan -- Sayonara -- "If it must be so!".
Whether you're in Japan for business or pleasure, spend a few hours with Etiquette Guide to Japan - not only will you save yourself a world of embarrassment, you'll find the answers to a plethora of puzzling protocols: Why is no one using their phone on the train? ; Why is half the population wearing masks? ; Why do my Japanese colleagues still use a fax machine? From name cards, bowing, and bathrooms to the latest in mobile phone manners and contemporary workplace etiquette, this revised and updated guide to Japanese cultural expectations will ensure a farewell to faux pas both inside and outside the office. -- from back cover.