Exchanging business cards in Japan
In Hong Kong (and I believe other parts of China as well), one offers his business card by holding it with both hands with the text unobscured and oriented so that the other person can read it. After accepting the other person's card, one is expected to study it for a moment before putting it in one's wallet/pocket.
Are there similar customs surrounding the act of exchanging contact information in Japan?
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Do you exchange business cards in Japan?
When meeting anyone in a business environment for the first time, it is customary to exchange Japanese meishi (pronounced \u201cMAY-SHEE\u201d meaning business cards). It is important to show respect when receiving another person's Japanese business cards.Why do Japanese people exchange business cards?
With important information for communicating and doing business\u2013\u2013e.g. someone's name, association, and contact details, a business card is like a mini introduction to you. Therefore, it is the key to networking and the start of many relationships in Japan.How do you exchange cards in Japan?
The ProcessJapan Business Etiquett, Vital Cultural Manners: Meishi Kokan (Business Cards)
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