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Japanese Etiquettes (social, business)- for Living & Working
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Japanese Etiquettes (social, business)- for Living & Working

Know the Do's and Dont's (rules) to follow, for a better Living in Japanese society. Know the critical Business customs.
Highest Rated
Created byArka Gupta
Last updated 8/2023
English
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What you'll learn

  • You will learn basic Etiquettes to follow for a smooth living in Japan- both social, and business etiquettes.
  • You will learn what Japanese people Prefer to do as well as Avoid to do - in both society living as well as Business situations.
  • You will get a summary of Do's and Dont's to follow for a smooth living and working in Japan- failing to which might result in complaints.
  • You will understand a high level overview of the background, behind these Guidelines and Etiquettes, that are followed in Japan.
  • It will help you to Mingle perfectly in a Japanese environment, despite being a foreigner.
  • By respecting their etiquettes will help you to gain Trust from your Japanese friends, colleagues, customers, that will lead to a long lasting relationship.

Course content

3 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 11m total length

  • Welcome message from Coach and his background.1:17

    Orko Gupta introduces his Japan experience and MBA from the International University of Japan, along with leadership roles across multinational and domestic Japanese companies to shape this course.

  • Course Overview2:12

    Discover essential Japanese etiquette for living and working, including do's and don'ts on garbage, quiet policies, footwear, chopsticks, and social interactions with colleagues and customers.

Requirements

  • There is NO 'pre-requisite' knowledge criteria to begin this course. You can start this course, even if you are new to Japanese culture.
  • Since this course is in English (with captions), a basic level English skill is ALL that you need.
  • And of course, a high level of Interest to know about a foreign culture and the etiquettes, will help you to master them quickly.

Description

WHY do you need this course?

Imagine the below scenario for You- a Foreigner, who Lands/ Going to Land in Japan, BUT -

  • Dont know how to SEGREGATE GARBAGE, before disposing, and as a result get a complaint from local management.

  • Dont know what QUIET POLICY exists in your residence/ apartment, and as a result get a complaint (landlord, police, neighbors, etc).

  • Dont know what all things your should NEVER do with your CHOPSTICKS, and as a result INSULTED your host.

  • Dont know how to DRESS APPROPRIATELY in workplace, and as a result everyone looks awkwardly at you.

  • Dont know how to EXCHANGE a BUSINESS CARD APPROPRIATELY , and as a result INSULTED the other person.

AND, there could be many more such incidents- If you DONT KNOW the Local ETIQUETTES and GUIDELINES to follow.

HENCE, If you want to avoid yourself from any such Embarrassing situation, then this course is for YOU.


Course Benefits: Ultimately, this course will help you, as a Foreigner to:

  • Make your stay - as smooth as possible in Japan.

  • Gain Respect from the Japanese people around - friends, customers, colleagues, local people in neighborhood, etc (by following the 'Rule of the Land').

  • Avoid those actions, that could either result in Complaints or get you in Trouble, or getting Looked down by others.


Course Objective:

  • Understand the basic Japanese culture (how people behave, what they avoid to do, what they expect from others- especially foreigners).

  • Understand different aspects of behaviors- that could be disrespectful and should be avoided (including reasons).

  • Understand the basic customs, guidelines (for Living purpose) that should be followed for a harmonious Day- to - Day living in a Japanese society ( residence, hostels, hotels, using pubic transport, eating at restaurants, etc).

  • Understand the critical business protocols (guidelines) to follow - while mixing with Japanese customers, colleagues.

Course Content:

  • Social etiquette: Cleanliness, Garbage segregation and disposal, Avoiding inconvenience to others, Maintaining Quiet policy (residence, public places), Using public transport, Using different shoes and slippers (at different places), Chopsticks guide, Pointing at others.

  • Business etiquette: Official Dress code, Exchanging business cards, Dining & Drinking guidelines to follow while socializing with Japanese customers and colleagues.

Course Structure:

  • Broken into smaller modules (each etiquette having a separate module).

  • You can finish each modules at one go.

  • Average module length is 4-5 minutes.

Teaching style: using a combination of below

  • Power point presentation.

  • Slides contain Theory, Examples, Graphic illustrations.

  • You can also see the Instructor giving Demonstrations (as and when needed).


Who this course is for:

  • All Tourists, Travelers going to Japan who want to mix with locals, make new friends, and NOT make any disrespectful action.
  • All Students and Interns going to Japan for a short stay (study, training) living in Hostels, Dormitories or private accommodations..
  • Anyone going to attend a Business meeting, Seminar and need a quick summary of social & business etiquettes , for a smooth stay.
  • Anyone going to stay for mid-long term period for Work or any other purpose and want a high level overview of Japanese Etiquettes to follow in Society and Business situations.

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