Q. Why do men have to do everything? Answer: When a gentleman notices that his female companion is carrying something heavy, he should offer, “May I help you with that?†The Nineties Woman is likely to say, “Thanks, but I can manage.†There is nothing wrong with his trying to help or her refusing assistance. […]
Q. Why is handshake important? Answer: Like the Japanese custom of bowing, the hand–shake is very important because it is part of the first impression that people form of other people. Japanese have a general reputation for giving a rather weak, unnatural handshake, and this creates and unfortunate impression. The handshake should be neither weak […]
Q. Is it permissible for Japanese to use Japanese among themselves? Answer: Just as handshaking is an art, it is difficult for Americans to master the art of bowing. It is not an American custom, except for greeting royalty, admitting defeat and accepting applause on stage. Therefore, Americans will tend to either give a cursory […]
