2013 [BUSINESS ENGLISH PORTFOLIO]
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Increased exposure to international business (I) tuRQu.-t itM:d"<br />
Japanese companies are not always as traditional as in the<br />
past. (2)~ there are stilla number of important<br />
cultural factors which need to be considered when doing<br />
business in Japan.<br />
• During negotiations, it IS common for there to be long<br />
periods of silence (3) ..:>h,,; u.. your Japanese Q<br />
colleagues formulate their response.<br />
• The Japanese will still usually avoid saying 'no'. You<br />
may (4)fb.cucio,(Jeave a meeting with the wrong<br />
Impression.<br />
• Japanese meetings tend to be more fonmalthan those<br />
In the USA. with people bei~dt3ssed oy their title<br />
and sumame (5~Oiheir first names.<br />
• Dress is a very important issue for the Japanese, with<br />
a smart suit and tie the expected dress eooe in all<br />
business situations.<br />
• Business remains stillvery much a male domain and<br />
(6Jo..Hho..\3 ~nroads have been made by Japanese<br />
women. it is still unusual to find them in high level<br />
positions. (7)..siVJ..A\Ot~worl