Forms of greetings and politeness in different countries

Forms of greetings and politeness in different countries

Basic rules of greeting in business sphere • The person with a lower position always greets the person with a higher position first. • Male business persons usually greet female first.

International form of greeting is a handshaking

Japan • Greetings in Japan are very formal and ritualized. • The traditional form of greeting in Japan is the bow. The deeper you bow, the more respect you show. • If it possible wait to be introduced

Japan • Punctuality is important in Japan; • Women are not usually involved into serious business projects and negotiations in Japan. The reason is a rather strict attitude to women in Japanese culture in general.

China • In China people shake not the partner’s but their own hands as a greeting. • Being on time is vital in China. • Do not use large hand movements. The Chinese do not speak with their hands. • Personal contact must be avoided at all cost. It is highly inappropriate for a man to touch a woman in public.

Italy • In introductions and departures, shake hands individually with everyone in a group. • Punctuality is not a priority. Be prepared to wait 15 to 45 minutes before your Italian counterpart appears or lets you into the office. • Familiarity is very important in Italian business culture.

Punctuality is not a priority in Italy. Be prepared to wait 15 to 45 minutes before your Italian counterpart appears

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