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Study on Communication of Business

   

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Running head: COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESSCommunication in BusinessName of the UniversityName of the StudentAuthor Note
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1COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESSIntroduction:The only motto of a businessperson is not only selling her products in other country. It is alsonecessary to create a trustful relationship with people of this country. Hence, Businessetiquette is a very important thing, which a businessperson needs to know when she is tryingto expand her business in another country. She even can lose the deal of doing business inthis country if she is unaware about the culture, people and etiquette of that country (Peleckisand Peleckienė 2017). Here, Emily, from Australia, is trying to expand her business in Japan.These two countries have some differences on various aspects, for example, their languages,food habits, rules and regulations and people and so on. Hence, Emily needs to know thebusiness etiquette of Japan to expand her business (Post 2017). The main problem, whichEmily will face, is language as Japanese people like to speak in their native language. Otherproblems, which Emily will face, are different types of hierarchy, etiquettes and honours ofJapan. Hence, it is better for Emily to understand their culture.Japanese Business Etiquettes:There are some important tips related to business meeting that are needed to explain deeplyfor Emily As it will help her to expand her business in Japan with Mr. Hamasaki.Etiquettes at Meeting:Japanese people prefer to do a face-to-face meeting with their business partners. Firstimpression of a meeting can be helpful for a business. Hence, Emily should maintain thisetiquette while talking with Mr. Hamasaki.This shows respect towards elder. People ofAustralia generally shake hands when they meet. However, it is very rare that Japanesebusinesspersons shake their hand during a business meeting. They actually avoid physicalcontact.Business Card: It is important for Emily to provide a business card during the business meeting with Mr.Hamasaki, where both Japanese language and English language are written because card withJapanese language presents respect on both culture and association with them. This card alsohelps Mr. Hamasaki to understand about the business details of Emilyand product details,which she wants to sell in Japan. It is also important to bow slightly while giving this card toMr. Hamasaki. Emily should make a planned presentation related to her business to captureattention of Mr. Hamasaki. Punctuality: Japanese are very punctual. Hence, it is also important to attain the meeting on time. Emilyshould go to the place of meeting before time. Note Taking:Note taking is also another important part of the Japanese business etiquette. It shows thatEmily is giving respect to Mr. Hamasaki. She can write down important things related to herbusiness deal with Mr. Hamasaki in this note.
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2COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESSTaking help from Interpreter:It will be better for Emily to take help from an interpreter, who knows both English andJapanese language because Japanese people generally do not talk in English or they do notknow English.Taking gifts:It is also important for Emily to carry a gift for Mr. Hamasaki as Japanese people like gifts.Hence, if Emily takes gift for him then it will impress him.Other Business Etiquettes: Seating arrangements is also an important part of Japanese business etiquette. Hence, Emilyshould wait until Mr. Hamasaki will ask her to sit.It is also very important for Emily to bevery polite and open-minded with him during the first meeting because they like to keeprelationship with others. During meeting, it should also be kept in mind that talks in highspeech and with excessive hand movements are also brought negative impact. It is better forEmily to avoid talking about any political, religious or social issues related to Japan. Emilyshould give respect towards traditions and cultures of Japan so that she can get more respectand more sympathy from Mr. Hamasaki, if she can show more knowledge about Japan. One of the most obvious facts about Japanese etiquette is that, personal behaviour affects abusiness meeting deeply. However, Japanese people do not consider these etiquettes strictlyat the time of business meetings with foreign people. People of Japan can tolerate somedifferent etiquette as it helps them also to start new business with other countries. Dining Table Etiquettes:After a business meeting, it may happen that Mr. Hamasaki will invite Emily for dinner.Hence, there is also some etiquette, which should be kept in mind by Emily on dining table.It is better for Emily to use a Japanese language, which means she is humbly taking the food.Finishing all foods on plate is also another Japanese etiquette. Japanese people mainly usechopsticks to eat foods. Chopstick etiquette is also essential. This is an important Japanesetradition. Hence, Emily should know the proper use of Chopsticks. However, at the sametime it is important for Emily to keep in mind that giving tips after dinner is not expected inJapan.Cross-cultural Communication:To expand a business in foreign countries, it is important to know about the communicationrelated to other cultures (Warren 2017). This strategy helps a businessperson to expand andgrow her business in other countries. In this essay, this strategy will help Emily tounderstand about the language, communication and etiquettes of Japan. This communicationstrategy also helps her to know about the business rules, beliefs, and different types ofculture and all other major differences of Japan from Australia. These differences caninfluence the business of Emily in Japan. Japan falls under the culture of high context. In this
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