How to Conduct a Business Meeting in JapanIn Feburary 2016 23,

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When you meet your counterparts, bow. The Japanese do not shake hands, other than when Westerners would give each other a hug. They might make an exception for business meetings. Wait for the Japanese businessman to offer his hand. Introduce your colleagues by title and function as well as name.
Sit at the meeting table opposite from your hosts. Seat your delegation in reasonable order of rank. If you're the head of the delegation, take the best seat. In Japan, that is the one farthest from the door. If you are using an interpreter, make sure he or she (usually she) sits next to you.
Exchange business cards with all the other participants in the meeting. If you are head of the delegation, you will be expected to start. Do it like this: Face the person with whom you are exchanging cards. Hold your card with both hands. If you have Japanese cards, have the Japanese side up. Bow. Introduce yourself--say your name and your company. Thank the person for meeting with you. Hand over your business card. Listen carefully to the introduction by the person whose business card you are receiving. Take the card with both hands and look at it. Move on to the next person. Don't write on the cards and don't put them in your pocket, but keep them on the table in front of you.
Thank your hosts for agreeing to meet with you. Hand out your presentation material. Japanese businessmen usually appreciate if you send the material in advance, if possible.
Speak slowly and clearly (but do not exaggerate) in your presentation. By handing out material in advance, the Japanese can follow the presentation as you speak.
If you are using an interpreter, make make pauses to enable complete translation.
Tell your hosts that you can take questions during the presentation, if that is the case.
Don't be surprised if the Japanese do not say anything. They may not want to embarrass you with questions, or they might wait for their superior to ask questions first.
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Business Etiquette to Practice When Having German GuestsIn Feburary 2016 19,

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Punctuality is taken seriously in Germany, whether in business or social settings. If you are running late for any engagement, it would make sense to call ahead to inform of the delay. In the matter of greeting your German guests, shake hands with everyone upon leaving and arriving, says global diplomacy portal eDiplomat, paying attention to not leaving one hand in your pocket. Germans are particular about their titles, so be sure to use the correct one in addressing your guest. At the same time, when introducing yourself, do not use your own title, but rather, simply your last name.
Doing Business
When hosting German business guests, you may find yourself in both work-related and non-work-related contexts with your guests. When conducting business, keep in mind that rank is a big deal in German culture and deference is accorded to those with higher rank. You would not arrange a meeting, therefore, between a lower-rank employee and a higher-level person. As Global Edge indicates, Germans are schedule-oriented and fact-based analytical thinkers. Make sure you have plenty of empirical evidence to back up your presentations and reports. Be prepared for a long process of negotiation, as decisions will not be made instantaneously.
Meals
You may choose to entertain your German guests as an extension of the business discussion by going out to eat with them or inviting them to your own home. When doing so, note that German businesspeople do not make business decisions at mealtimes, nor do they generally have breakfast meetings. During the meal, be prepared for further business talk mixed with a smattering of social conversation, but not too much, as Germans find 'small talk' uncomfortable to do among strangers. Regardless of your particular relationship, if you invited the person out to a restaurant, you will be expected to pay the tab at the end of the meal.
Social Events
As a host to visiting Germans, you might feel obligated to keep their evenings occupied with all sorts of social activities. Global Edge says this isn't necessary, as Germans place high priority on time spent outside of business, and so they will value having down time to themselves. If there is a party where they will be newcomers and you are the host, help introduce them to others, as in Germany, parties tend to be among friends and preformed cliques. When conversing with your German guests, safe topics are sports and travels. Personal questions are not advised.
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