Gift Giving Customs And Suggestions For Gifting To The Japanese
To the Japanese, gift giving is a way of communicating respect, friendship, and appreciation. When meeting with a Japanese colleague or visitor for the first time, always be prepared for the gift giving ritual that has been deeply rooted in the Japanese culture for centuries.
The following are some guidelines to keep in mind when doing business with the Japanese:
* Gifts need not be extravagant, although expensive gifts are not viewed as a bribe.
* When meeting with a group of Japanese professionals, be sure to give higher quality gifts to those with more senior rank within the company.
* Always wrap the gifts you present, but remember to avoid white and brightly colored wrapping paper. White symbolizes death and bright colors are too flashy.
* Never surprise the Japanese recipient with your gift. Subtly alert the recipient that you would like to present a small memento.
* When presenting a group gift, be sure to allow time for the entire group to gather before making the presentation. When meeting with a group of Japanese colleagues, either present a group...
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