Etiquette Guide to Japan

Know the Rules That Make the Difference!

By: Boye Lafayette De Mente

Narrated by: Tim Campbell

Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists listeners traveling to Japan for business.

Although often overshadowed by a modern facade, long-standing traditional aspects of Japan's culture still influence the country and almost everyone in it. Concrete evidence of this traditional culture can be seen everywhere - in the ancient arts and crafts that are still important parts of everyday life, in the many shrines and temples that dot the nation, and in the modern comeback of traditional fashions such as kimono and yakata robes.

To many Western visitors, however, the most obvious example of this traditional culture's strength is the unique etiquette of the Japanese. Like many nations, Japan has experienced vast political, social, and economic change over the past century. But enough of Japan's traditional etiquette remains to set the Japanese apart socially and psychologically and to make success in socializing and doing business with them a special challenge for Westerners.

©2008 Boyé Lafayette De Mente (P)2019 Tantor

this was an enlightening intro to Japanese culture

Very well written and very well read. Each chapter title is clear and thorough.
I would like to now read a book that dives into each one of these topics more thoroughly.
A good read.

Good Introduction to Japanese Etiquette

This book is a good introduction to Japanese etiquette, especially for someone traveling to Japan for business. Some simple Western behaviors (like taking a business card and putting it into your pocket) are considered rude in Japan (you accept the business with both hands and read the name and title carefully as this is how introductions are done). Some chapters aren't relevant to etiquette, like Japanese pronunciation and the samurai code of conduct.

A great book

A wonderful book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found great relation with the material and I further highly recommend this book.

Business specific

Focuses a lot on business interactions and etiquette between business professionals. For me looking into the book for knowledge prior to personal travel I found its knowledge quite lacking.