Q. When I receive a gift, what kind of “return gift” should I give? Answer: Japanese etiquette requires a “return gift” for almost every gift

Q. Do Americans give presents at the end of the year? Answer: If there is an equivalent to Oseibo, it is the Christmas gifts one

Q. Is it always necessary to make an appointment? Answer: In the business world it is always better to “phone ahead” to be sure that

Q. What sort of business cards are used in America? Answer: A business card usually gives the name of the person first, then his position,

Q. Is there much “after hours” entertaining? Answer: Before the bubble burst, it seemed that Japanese businesspeople were busy virtually every night entertaining clients. Now

Q. What exactly is “sexual harassment”? Answer: First of all, sexual harassment is no laughing matter. Any attempt to treat such behavior as unimportant or

Q. Where is the line between “friendliness” and “harassment”? Answer: Where it is acceptable to comment that a dress is lovely or a necktie is

Q. Should I act differently toward female executives? Answer: Executives are executive regardless of their gender. In the ideal business environment, men and women should

Q. How do I introduce staff members? Answer: Even if you call your co-workers, colleagues, superiors or staff members by their first names, be sure

Q. Do I stand up when a woman walks into the room? Answer: Whenever someone from outside the office, man or woman, enters the room

Q. Why can’t Japanese keep dogs and/or cats in their condominiums? Answer: Many multi–storied dwellings such as condominiums began to be built in the latter