Topic: Cultural differences
Lesson: Business manners & culture
Business manners can vary depending on the country, the region within the country, and individual habits just like anywhere in the world. Today, we are going to discuss common situations, their associated mannerisms, and common mistakes.
Part 1:
Let’s look at China and the UK and some suggestions of what to do and what not to do. Read the list of customs and check if they are similar to Japanese customs
Part 2: Example situations: working with non-Japanese people
What would you do or say in the situations?
Part 3: Making mistakes
There are two scenarios. Read them and think about how you could make things could go more smoothly.