Jikoshoukai Vocabulary

Hajimemashite
How do you do

Watashi wa (name) to moushimasu/My name is (name)

Watashi - means I or me. Followed by particle wa indicates the topic of the sentence.

to moushimasu - one meaning of the verb mousu is to be called.Paired with the

particle to and conjugate
moushimasu. ( Polite phrase)

Yoroshiku Onegaishmasu
Please be kind to me
 Jikoushoukai Etiquette
1. FIRST NAME AND FAMILY NAME
2.OCCUPATION
ex: kaisyain desu(I am an office worker/I work for a company/I am a salaryman
Business setting: Toyota no de la Cruz to moushimasu(I am dela Cruz from Toyota)
3.DON'T TALK ABOUT YOURSELF TOO MUCH - a form of humility
ex: Itaranai ten ga oui kamo shiremasen ga,gambarimasu no de,
yoroshiku onegaishimasu
I might have many flaws,but I'll do my best so please be kind to me.
4.BOWING VS.HANDSHAKE
5.HOLDING YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK
6.DON'T BOW WHILE TALKING -make sure to finished saying
Yoroshiku Onegaishimasuand the bow.
 BUSINESS CARDS
(meishi)

Important part of Japanese culture

1.Put meishi in a carrying case (don't put in your pocket)

2.Use two hands

3.When you and your new friend offer each other meishi at the same time: Present your card with
your right hand,while simultaneously receiving theirs with your left.

4.Read meishi you receive : Read the person's name and title on the card before you put it
away.Make sure to show interest in what they do.Act at a little bit impressed with their job title.

5.When exchanging meishi in a group,give to the most senior person first: Start giving your business
card to the company manager(Shachou),then assistant(fukushachou)
and so on down the chain of command.

6.Treat meishi with respect: Use common sense and treat meishi like you would a gift.
Don't toss or write on them.
Japan Business Etiquett, Vital Cultural Manners_ Meishi Kokan (Business Cards).mp4