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~How to Exchange Business Cards in Japan~
Hey Issy, you dropped something from your pocket!
Whoa, there are a lot of cards in here!
Oh, thanks Pecco! That’s my business card holder.
I need it for work.
Do you need these cards for work?
What do you use them for?
In Japan, exchanging business cards called meishi is more than just giving contact information.
Basically, a business card usually includes the company name,
department, job title, your name, and contact information.
Yes. It’s a respectful ritual that marks the beginning of a professional relationship.
People hold their card with both hands, offering it so the other person can read it easily.
The recipient also accepts it with both hands and takes a moment to read the card before putting it away,
usually in a business card holder, not a pocket.
Even the order matters. The most senior person exchanges cards first.
Wow, I never realized how much etiquette was involved.
It really shows how important first impressions and respect are in Japanese business culture.
So you’re saying… if I meet someone important, I should bring a card too?
Maybe with my name and favorite snack written on it?
Haha, that might be a little different but the idea of introducing yourself properly is spot on.
I love that idea! A Pecco business card that says, “Professional Cat, Tuna Lover”.
That would be amazing!
Ooh, yes! I’ll get a shiny card holder too.
First impressions matter, after all!
Summary
In Japan, exchanging business cards is a formal and respectful custom that marks the start of a professional relationship. It’s not just about contact details but it reflects values like etiquette, hierarchy, and making a good first impression.
