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 handsome, it is harassment to look down a dress or to stroke the necktie alluringly. Such behavior sends the wrong message. In America, briefly touching others on the shoulder or […]
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 do the same jobs without considerations of gender. When an executive invites a client or customer for drinks or dinner, that executive should pay the bill, regardless of whether she […]
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 to introduce them to people from outside the office as "Mr. Jones" and "Ms. Jones." In the Japanese office, "san" is usually dropped when referring to your own staff members, […]
