Country/Culture selected: ___________Japan______________

Type(s) of Business Interaction: _Meeting with senior members of the

company__

Aspects of Verbal and nonverbal Communication: (body language/Kinesics, Proxemics,

Vocalics, Chronemics, Dress code)

Group Members :
1. Abdul Mannan Siddiqui
2. Muhammad Talha Khan
3. Shah Wali Khan
4. Muhammad Mahad

-Body Language
Bowing is the most typical Japanese body language. It is not only a symbol of
respect, but it is also the most common manner to welcome someone face to face,
whether they are friends or strangers.
While meeting with higher ups this is noticed frequently as a symbol of mutual
respect.

- Kinesis
Gestures:

• Bowing

• Upside-down index finger: One or One individual.

• Motioning with a hand: "Come here"...

 • Holding your hands in prayer position: Could you possibly do me a favor?

• Form an X with your arms: "No"...

• "No" by waving your hand in front of your face

Eye contact:

In Japan, eye contact is a crucial part of nonverbal communication. Because direct

eye contact might be perceived as scary, indirect eye contact is the norm.
Indirect eye contact is especially popular while speaking to an elder or someone of
higher rank to show respect.

Facial Expressions:

People avoided overt shows of emotion and rarely smile or grimace with their
mouths because Japanese culture emphasizes uniformity, humility, and emotional
repression, all of which are supposed to foster stronger relationships.

Posture:

 According to traditional Japanese norms, seiza is the ceremonial style of

sitting down.
 Seiza refers to "sitting with proper posture" in Japanese. That includes
nicely folded legs and an upright spine.
 The feet must be properly tucked behind the torso.

Haptics:

 Japanese people are generally indirect communicators .

  They may be ambiguous when answering questions to maintain harmony,
prevent a loss of face, or out of politeness.

-Proxemics

Personal Space:

 Personal space governs how people interact, work, and live in Japan
significantly more than in any other country on the planet.
 Japanese people are typically quiet and reclusive, and they are viewed as far
more reserved than Koreans or Chinese people.
 In Japan, privacy is very essential.

Artifacts:

Some important artifacts in japnese culture are:

 Ichimatsu Doll / Kokeshi Doll.

 Vase / Scissors / Water frogs. ...

 Usu / Kine. ...

 Traditional Japanese Toys made by wood / mini Luntern. ...

 Sample food (Osechi, Rice cake, Sushi) ...

 Bangasa (umbrella) / Hanagasa (Festival Hat) / Japanese Flags.

These can be used according to the condition.

Chronemics:

 Japan has a monochronic culture, which means that orderliness and

punctuality are highly valued.
 It is critical that you arrive on time for meetings and be punctual.
 It is impolite to arrive late for meetings since it demonstrates that you value
your own time more than the time of the group with whom you are meeting.
-Vocalics

Pitch:
Japanese is a pitch-accented language, which means that tiny changes
in sound pitch are employed to identify words and express sentence
structure.
Volume:
Refrain from being loud, boisterous, or showy.
Rate:
Fast but clear.
Quality:
Japanese have a polite and calm voice.
Vocalized pauses:
They prefer to talk in a flow rather than pausing.

Dress Code:
 Men often dress with a shirt, a casual blazer or jacket, and pants. Ties aren't
necessary.
 Choose modest colors like black, white, navy, or beige, and if you wear
patterns, keep them subtle like stripes or dots.
 Women often wear a shirt and a cardigan or jacket, as well as a knee-length
skirt or pants.
References :

(James D; Chen, jackey)

(Asialink Business, n.d.)
(Living in Japan, n.d.)
(Japan ofw, n.d.)