--- product_id: 18963351 title: "Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! (Third Edition)" price: "7052 Ft" currency: HUF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/18963351-etiquette-guide-to-japan-know-the-rules-that-make-difference store_origin: HU region: Hungary --- # Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! (Third Edition) **Price:** 7052 Ft **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! (Third Edition) - **How much does it cost?** 7052 Ft with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/18963351-etiquette-guide-to-japan-know-the-rules-that-make-difference) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Farewell to faux pas! 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 readers 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 essentiasl parts of everyday life, in the many shrines and temples that dot the nation, and in the recent 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 unique challenge for Westerners. About this new version: This updated and expanded edition of the best-selling Japanese etiquette guide addresses not just the puzzling protocols relating to name cards, bowing or shaking hands, bathrooms and public baths—but also what to do when entertaining Japanese dinner guests, attending a Japanese tea ceremony, taking the subway, and much more! It also provides the latest etiquette in mobile phone manners, texting, social media and other forms of digital communication. The glossary at the back of the book has been revised to include the latest technology-related words and expressions used by Japanese today. Two new chapters address the changing role of foreigners in the workplace and the contemporary business style and etiquette used by the younger generation of Japanese who are now increasingly cosmopolitan—but still very Japanese! Review: Great for business travelers and those studying lean manufacturing - Ok, travelers, will focus on you, but will also add some commentary for those seeking DNA elements of the Toyota Production System ("TPS", also known as "lean manufacturing"). I am busy at home and work, so when a business trip to Japan was suggested, I wanted a brief, yet comprehensive book on basic etiquette. This author not only achieves both these aims, but also describes "why" customs and such are the way there are... knowing the "why" makes the "how" easier to do correctly, no matter how foreign (or contradictory) something might appear. Pro: +Brief, yet surprisingly comprehensive, details not only "how" things work, but the "why" as well +Awkward miscues (i.e. the whole bowing and shaking hands when exchanging business cards thing) and contradictory/confusing behaviors (e.g. friendly when one-on-one in the evening, but cold and distant the next day at work) finally explained! +Historical notes of where things came from was interesting as a traveler and practitioner of lean manufacturing as well... helps explain some of those little things that make TPS so hard to translate into a functional system in the West Con: -None observed, and I pride myself on finding at least one observation to add balance to my reviews (and to build reviewing/observations skills as well) Bottom line: HIghly recommended for travelers. I think it is also a must read for passionate lean zealots. Review: Useful - Pretty useful -teaches you what to do in Japan, though I haven't made a trip, yet, so I'm not sure how good the advice is. If you have an older book, you may want to update your information. The Japanese *do* relax, if only a little bit, so you probably want to know that there are some things you can do that would previously be unthinkable. Sometimes it tells you the "why" of etiquette, as well. Those little envelopes and presents people give have some symbolism. When you give something at a wedding or funeral, you tie the string/ribbon with a square-knot, symbolizing permanence. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #89,750 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Business Travel Reference (Books) #27 in Business Image & Etiquette #53 in General Japan Travel Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 585 Reviews | ## Images ![Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! (Third Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61F59p6-ikL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for business travelers and those studying lean manufacturing *by M***M on December 29, 2008* Ok, travelers, will focus on you, but will also add some commentary for those seeking DNA elements of the Toyota Production System ("TPS", also known as "lean manufacturing"). I am busy at home and work, so when a business trip to Japan was suggested, I wanted a brief, yet comprehensive book on basic etiquette. This author not only achieves both these aims, but also describes "why" customs and such are the way there are... knowing the "why" makes the "how" easier to do correctly, no matter how foreign (or contradictory) something might appear. Pro: +Brief, yet surprisingly comprehensive, details not only "how" things work, but the "why" as well +Awkward miscues (i.e. the whole bowing and shaking hands when exchanging business cards thing) and contradictory/confusing behaviors (e.g. friendly when one-on-one in the evening, but cold and distant the next day at work) finally explained! +Historical notes of where things came from was interesting as a traveler and practitioner of lean manufacturing as well... helps explain some of those little things that make TPS so hard to translate into a functional system in the West Con: -None observed, and I pride myself on finding at least one observation to add balance to my reviews (and to build reviewing/observations skills as well) Bottom line: HIghly recommended for travelers. I think it is also a must read for passionate lean zealots. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful *by J***R on May 26, 2015* Pretty useful -teaches you what to do in Japan, though I haven't made a trip, yet, so I'm not sure how good the advice is. If you have an older book, you may want to update your information. The Japanese *do* relax, if only a little bit, so you probably want to know that there are some things you can do that would previously be unthinkable. Sometimes it tells you the "why" of etiquette, as well. Those little envelopes and presents people give have some symbolism. When you give something at a wedding or funeral, you tie the string/ribbon with a square-knot, symbolizing permanence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better understanding of the culture *by M***A on August 22, 2025* I read this book before my trip to Japan, and it proved to be a great guide. It covers key etiquette—like how to present business cards and proper table manners—with helpful examples. I noticed many of the things mentioned during my visit. It gave me a better understanding of the culture and made interactions smoother and more respectful. ## Frequently Bought Together - Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules that Make the Difference! 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