{"id":1458,"date":"2020-01-08T11:25:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T11:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webdesigninhoustontexas.com\/silkcards_blogs\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2023-09-06T09:53:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T16:53:10","slug":"japanese-business-card-etiquette-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silkcards.com\/blog\/news\/japanese-business-card-etiquette-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Business Card Etiquette: What You Need to Know \u2013 SilkCards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exchanging business cards is an extremely important part of the strict Japanese business etiquette, just like in the US. In Japan, business cards<\/a> are usually seen as an extension of their owner; they are never considered mere tools that a business may rely on to attract new clients or reinforce their connection with existing ones. Knowing the ins and outs of Japanese business card etiquette can help you start off on the right foot and make a lasting first impression.<\/p>\n

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Exchanging Business Cards Is an Important Ritual Governed by Strict Rules<\/h2>\n

In the U.S., handing a business card to a potential client is a normal gesture that isn\u2019t always preceded by complicated formalities. In Japan, things are very different. Every detail counts, including the way in which you hand out your business card and the moment that you should choose to present your card. Cards are presented based on one\u2019s rank; the person with the highest rank should be the last one to offer his business card to his interlocutors. Also, out of respect, the Japanese take their time to read and learn by heart all the relevant information displayed by the business card that they\u2019ve just received; they also expect all recipients to do the same.<\/p>\n

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Common Mistakes That One Should Avoid while Exchanging Business Cards<\/h2>\n

The Japanese card exchange etiquette is based on a series of basic, common sense rules that could be applied anywhere in the world by anyone to show respect for the people you meet and their work. Here are a few don\u2019ts that you should avoid while exchanging cards with someone in Japan and basically anywhere else in the world if you truly care about your image.<\/p>\n