Business Cards

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The process of exchanging business cards is an intricate part of Japanese business culture. Japanese businessmen and businesswomen give greater care for and more importance to business cards than those working in the United States.

A few common errors Americans make when exchanging business cards:

  •      Refrain from stuffing the business card in your pocket upon receiving one.
  •      Do not write on a business card you have received from someone else.
  •      Bring enough business cards so that you do not run out on your trip, at larger meetings 50 cards could be handed out.
  •      Do not bend or crease a business card you have received from someone else.

For more information on how to exchange business cards with Japanese clients, click here: