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Poshmonkey goes to Japan (Test your International Etiquette Skills)

A test by Karin Schroeck-Singh.

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Your host wants to offer you some entertainment. It would be likely that he would take you to:

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	A female soccer game.
	Sumo wrestling or karaoke.
	A karate competition.

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You had a dispute with your Japanese counterpart and now you are looking for a Japanese rather than a Western lawyer. The reason for this is:

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	You would not be allowed to choose a Western lawyer being on Japanese soil.
	It indicates you have a cooperative spirit.
	He has been recommended to you and you can't afford to say "No".

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Food is being served and you use your chopsticks. When you are not using them they should be:

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	lined up on the chopstick rest.
	left on the table on the right side.
	left in the bowl.

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You are exchanging business cards with Ichiro Kawasaki. The proper way of doing it is:

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	With your right hand since the left hand is considered unclean.
	With both hands and a bow.
	With your right hand while you hold your left hand in your pockets.

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During your meeting you notice that three of the board members shut their eyes. You are just shocked about this experience. Later someone told you that:

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	They have fallen asleep.
	They can avoid direct eye contact.
	They want to let you know in this way that they are not interested in your presentation.

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It seems that negotiations are coming to an end and a contract is being signed. That means:

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	It is possible to renegotiate.
	It is final.
	It is worthless anyway until it is not translated into English as well.

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You asked Ichiro something and he replied with "YES". What is the real message?

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	Yes, I hear you.
	Definitely yes.
	Yes, I agree with you.

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Your host goes out for dinner with you. Who is responsible for paying the bill?

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	Both of you, going dutch (=splitting the bill).
	The host.
	Me.

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You are getting impatient because your Japanese businesspartner takes so long to make a decision. But you are aware that this is due to the fact that:

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	The final decision is taken by the most senior person who is not always reachable.
	They take group decisions.
	Being on Japanese soil they want to show that they are in a more powerful position.

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You go out for lunch and were statisfied with the service you got. How much tip would you give the waitress?

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	No tip. Japanese become indignant, as pride is taken in doing one's job well for the sheer service of it.
	20 % of the bill.
	10 % of the bill.

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Mr Kawasaki greets you bowing. How do you reply to this?

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	You nod slightly.
	You bow and shake hands.
	You return the bow.

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During a conversation you want your counterparts fullest attention. What should you avoid:

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	Staying serious without strong emotions.
	Direct eye contact.
	Making long pauses.

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After the meeting the company's chauffeur gives you and other 3 executives a lift to the restaurant where you will enjoy your dinner. Akiro, the highest ranked Japanese person should be:

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	The first to enter and the first to exit, sitting next to the driver.
	The first to enter and the last to exit, sitting right behind the driver.
	the last to enter and the first to exit, sitting right behind the driver.

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Your wife accompanied you to your Japanese business trip and wants to buy a kimono. How is she supposed to wrap it?

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	Right over left.
	Left over right.
	It doesn't matter, it can be wrapped either ways.

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You are in the restaurant and want to toast with your glasses. You should say:

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	Domo arigato.
	Kan-pai.
	Sumimasen.

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You have been invited to a social occasion. You are expected to be:

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	Fashionably late.
	On time.
	10 minutes earlier.

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You are on the 15th floor and about to enter the elevator with 8 other board members. The elevator stops on the third floor where 4 personnel from the administration department have been waiting. The door opens and the 4 personnel will most likely:

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	Not enter since it is occupied by important people.
	Enter and bow in front of them.
	Enter and be completely silent.

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You ask your Japanese businesspartner a question. He replies with "I'll consider it." What does he actually really want to tell you?

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	Yes.
	Highly likely.
	No.

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You are invited to a Japanese home and want to bring some flowers. Which colour should you avoid?

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	Black.
	Red.
	White.

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You enjoyed eating the food and you would like to get your cup refilled. What you are going to do is:

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	holding the cup using both hands.
	leaving the cup on the table and putting one chopstick to the left and one to the right of your cup.
	turning the cup upside down.

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