Japanese Etiquettes (Social, Business)- For Living & Working

Know the Do's and Dont's (rules) to follow, for a better Living in Japanese society. Know the critical Business customs.

What you'll learn

You will learn basic Etiquettes to follow for a smooth living in Japan- both social, and business etiquettes.

You will learn what Japanese people Prefer to do as well as Avoid to do - in both society living as well as Business situations.

You will get a summary of Do's and Dont's to follow for a smooth living and working in Japan- failing to which might result in complaints.

You will understand a high level overview of the background, behind these Guidelines and Etiquettes, that are followed in Japan.

It will help you to Mingle perfectly in a Japanese environment, despite being a foreigner.

By respecting their etiquettes will help you to gain Trust from your Japanese friends, colleagues, customers, that will lead to a long lasting relationship.

Requirements

There is NO 'pre-requisite' knowledge criteria to begin this course. You can start this course, even if you are new to Japanese culture.

Since this course is in English (with captions), a basic level English skill is ALL that you need.

And of course, a high level of Interest to know about a foreign culture and the etiquettes, will help you to master them quickly.

Description

WHY do you need this course? Imagine the below scenario for You- a Foreigner, who Lands/ Going to Land in Japan, BUT -Dont know how to SEGREGATE GARBAGE, before disposing, and as a result get a complaint from local management. Dont know what QUIET POLICY exists in your residence/ apartment, and as a result get a complaint (landlord, police, neighbors, etc). Dont know what all things your should NEVER do with your CHOPSTICKS, and as a result INSULTED your host. Dont know how to DRESS APPROPRIATELY in workplace, and as a result everyone looks awkwardly at you. Dont know how to EXCHANGE a BUSINESS CARD APPROPRIATELY , and as a result INSULTED the other person.AND, there could be many more such incidents- If you DONT KNOW the Local ETIQUETTES and GUIDELINES to follow.HENCE, If you want to avoid yourself from any such Embarrassing situation, then this course is for YOU.Course Benefits: Ultimately, this course will help you, as a Foreigner to:Make your stay - as smooth as possible in Japan. Gain Respect from the Japanese people around - friends, customers, colleagues, local people in neighborhood, etc (by following the 'Rule of the Land'). Avoid those actions, that could either result in Complaints or get you in Trouble, or getting Looked down by others.Course Objective:Understand the basic Japanese culture (how people behave, what they avoid to do, what they expect from others- especially foreigners).Understand different aspects of behaviors- that could be disrespectful and should be avoided (including reasons).Understand the basic customs, guidelines (for Living purpose) that should be followed for a harmonious Day- to - Day living in a Japanese society ( residence, hostels, hotels, using pubic transport, eating at restaurants, etc).Understand the critical business protocols (guidelines) to follow - while mixing with Japanese customers, colleagues.Course Content:Social etiquette: Cleanliness, Garbage segregation and disposal, Avoiding inconvenience to others, Maintaining Quiet policy (residence, public places), Using public transport, Using different shoes and slippers (at different places), Chopsticks guide, Pointing at others.Business etiquette: Official Dress code, Exchanging business cards, Dining & Drinking guidelines to follow while socializing with Japanese customers and colleagues.Course Structure:Broken into smaller modules (each etiquette having a separate module).You can finish each modules at one go.Average module length is 4-5 minutes.Teaching style: using a combination of belowPower point presentation.Slides contain Theory, Examples, Graphic illustrations.You can also see the Instructor giving Demonstrations (as and when needed).

Overview

Section 1: Introducing your Coach

Lecture 1 Welcome message from Coach and his background.

Lecture 2 Course Overview

Section 2: Social Etiquette

Lecture 3 Maintain Cleanliness

Lecture 4 Garbage segregation, disposal

Lecture 5 Avoiding inconvenience to others

Lecture 6 Follow - Quiet Policy

Lecture 7 While using Public Transport

Lecture 8 Shoes and Slippers' usage, types

Lecture 9 Chopsticks (o-hashi) guidebook

Lecture 10 Pointing at someone, something

Section 3: Business Etiquette

Lecture 11 Business Dress Code

Lecture 12 Exchanging Business Cards

Lecture 13 Dining with colleagues, customers, friends

Lecture 14 Drinking (nomikai) with colleagues, customers, friends

All Tourists, Travelers going to Japan who want to mix with locals, make new friends, and NOT make any disrespectful action.,All Students and Interns going to Japan for a short stay (study, training) living in Hostels, Dormitories or private accommodations..,Anyone going to attend a Business meeting, Seminar and need a quick summary of social & business etiquettes , for a smooth stay.,Anyone going to stay for mid-long term period for Work or any other purpose and want a high level overview of Japanese Etiquettes to follow in Society and Business situations.