Understanding the local culture is important to communicate and to make deal abroad such as values, country’s norm, behavior, architecture, food, art and fashion. However, etiquette is an important culture area for international business. Understanding that etiquette will allow you to feel convenience and comfortable to deal with foreign colleagues, friends, customers or clients. It is important to do and say int the right places to open lines of communication and to help building trust.
Exchanging business card is one aspect of etiquette that is great importance internationally. In Japan such cards are viewed are the owners’ representation. The proper etiquette demands one treats with honor and respect. There are in fact many benefits of such cards including: demonstrating yourself as best as you can, giving easiness to make people understand you better when travel abroad, clarifying information to you before putting it away and also highlighting your position, your education as well as your company.
There are important etiquettes regarding business card. First, you need to make sure you have plentiful supply of cards. You need to make sure that it contains translation in appropriate language. When offering it you need to hold the card by both hands. You should not write something on someone’s card unless so directed. You need to use the right hand to receive and give a card. You need to invest in quality cards. You also need to keep it in pristine condition.