How successfully would you navigate Japanese culture? Test your knowledge with our 15 multiple choice questions covering Japanese etiquette, customs and business practices.
The pass score is 80% - there is no time limit.
1. Foreigners are expected to bow when meeting people in Japan.
True False
2. When introducing yourself in Japan, what should follow your name?
Company name
Job Title
Marital status
3. Which three words best sum up Japanese society?
Individualism, Respect and Hinduism
Altruism, Honour and Confucianism
Materialism, Work and Islam
4. Who makes decisions in Japanese companies?
A team
The boss
External experts
5. What is the name of Japan’s native religion?
Confucianism
Shinto
Taoism
6. During a period of silence in a meeting you should...
Ask what is wrong
Break the silence by saying something
Stay silent and wait
7. The Japanese communication style is...
Explicit (direct)
Implicit (indirect)
8. Where at a table does the most senior member of a Japanese team sit?
Top of the table on the right
In the middle
Does not matter
9. Gift giving is unacceptable in relationship building in Japan.
10. Confrontation is acceptable during negotiations.
11. During negotiations, when is the best time to make concessions?
Beginning
Middle
End
12. When receiving business cards you should do so using which hand(s)?
Both
Right
Left
13. Who should you greet first when entering a meeting room?
Everyone present
The most senior person
The first person you see
14. Which of these should you NOT do with a business card in Japan?
Write on it
Comment on it
Place it in a holder
15. What three qualities are essential for the building of a good business relationship?
Professionalism, persistence and organisation
Confidence, knowledge and punctuality
Sincerity, compatibility and trustworthiness
How many legs on a typical dog? (e.g: 5)
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