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- NOMINICATION:
- This is a 'Japlish' word taken from 'nomimasu' which
- means to drink and the last half of 'communication'.
- It refers to business socializing.
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- Social entertaining is a business ritual done in bars,
- cabarets, and clubs because homes are so small. This is
- a time to cultivate trust, a foundation for successfully
- doing business in Japan. Participation in these activities
- is an asset.
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- If you do not drink, sip lightly after the kampai and
- keep the glass as full as possible to keep it from being
- refilled. You may consider simulating drunkeness.
-
- Do not bring a club hostess to a social event
- connected with business associates. This is a major
- faux pas.
-
- One popular form of entertainment is the 'karaoke'
- or singing bar where a customer will stand up and
- sing into a microphone.
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-
- If you are doing business on a regular basis, gift
- giving is most appropriate at mid-year (o-chugen,mid-July)
- and at year-end (o-seibo,first half of December).
- Gifts should be in good taste but not too expensive.
- Examples are Parker pens or desk accessories or golf balls
- with company logos;crafts or arts peculiar to your locale;
- t-shirts with university logos, table mats of scenes from
- your area, and nicely bound,illustrated books. Liquour is
- an acceptable choice, however the Japanese do not care
- for bourbon. Make sure that everyone present receives the
- same gift/handout. Do not be surprised if the gift is
- unopened.
-
- Presents should be gift wrapped.The traditional Japanese
- wrap (white handmade paper with rolled paper cords) is
- preferred to the Western wrap.
-
- During your visit, you may receive many little gifts
- which may be acknowledged by a thank-you note. Gifts
- should not be thought of as bribes but as an
- appreciation for a relationship.
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