concept   business meeting
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, business meetings are formal and hierarchical, with punctuality and formal rituals like bowing and exchanging business cards.
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1 annual meeting Japan Annual meetings are formal events where companies show respect to shareholders and often include traditional ceremonies and rituals. 1
2 annual meeting Japan An important occasion for team-building and fostering strong interpersonal relationships 1
3 annual meeting Japan A formal gathering to strengthen relationships and build consensus among company stakeholders. 1
4 annual meeting Japan Annual meetings (shunin-kai in Japan) are important for building consensus, maintaining relationships, and ensuring harmony within the organization. 1
5 attend meeting Japan Expected to arrive early and show humility by not speaking out of turn during the meeting 1
6 attend meeting Japan Attendance at meetings is not just about being physically present, but about active participation and contributing to the discussion 1
7 attend meeting Japan Respectful to attend meetings on time and fully prepared, showing dedication and respect for the group 1
8 attend meeting Japan Commendable punctuality and respect for hierarchical structure 1
9 attend meeting Japan Important to show respect by arriving early and listening attentively in meetings 1
10 attending meeting Japan Expected to listen attentively and not interrupt the speaker during the meeting 1
11 business meeting Japan Often accompanied by a formal ritual of bowing and exchanging business cards 1
12 business meetings Japan Hierarchy is important, so the most senior person should lead the meeting 1
13 business meetings Japan Verbal communication is highly valued, and directness is often preferred over non-verbal cues 1
14 drinking and business meetings Japan Drinking with colleagues after work is an important part of business culture 1
15 drinking and business meetings Japan Drinking during business meetings is a social obligation, and declining a drink may be seen as disrespectful. 1
16 lunch meeting Japan Less common for business meetings, as lunchtime is traditionally a personal and leisure time 1
17 meeting agenda Japan Meetings often start with a brief social interaction and then discussions follow a general outline, but a strict formal agenda is less common 1
18 meeting schedules Japan Precision and punctuality in meeting schedules are highly valued, and being late is considered disrespectful and unprofessional. 1
19 meetings Japan Meetings are often used to reaffirm the group's consensus rather than to make decisions. 1
20 meetings Japan Using titles and formal language to address colleagues is expected during business meetings. 1
21 staff meetings Japan May involve long hours and hierarchical communication 1
22 taking notes in meetings Japan Viewed as a sign of disrespect as it implies lack of attentiveness and memory 1
23 team meetings Japan Less common and often viewed as a sign of poor communication or lack of consensus if frequent team meetings are needed. 1
24 technology use in meetings Japan Using electronic devices such as laptops or tablets in meetings may be seen as disrespectful or disruptive, and handwritten notes are preferred. 1
25 virtual meetings Japan Virtual meetings are less common and face-to-face interactions are often preferred for conducting business. 1
26 workplace meetings Japan Often involve strict adherence to hierarchy and respect for seniority 1