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Answer the questions about Japanese culture as best as you can. You may want to read the Culture Note about Greetings and Bowing (Genki I: p.32) if you haven't yet.
Japanese people greet each other by _____.
shaking hands
bowing
kissing
Bowing has many other functions, such as...
expressing your displeasure
expressing respect, gratitude, or apologies
expressing love and peace
There are different ways of bowing, ranging from...
a small nod of the head to a playful headbutt
a small nod of the head to groveling on your hands and knees
a small nod of the head to a 45-degree bend at the waist
The longer and deeper you bow, the more _____ it appears to others.
formal and respectful
friendly and professional
authoritative and confident
Many Japanese tend to feel uncomfortable with _____.
foreigners
the opposite sex
physical contact
Handshaking is becoming quite common in business situations, especially those involving _____.
rivals
foreigners
friends
When meeting someone in a business situation for the first time, it is customary to exchange _____ with a small bow.
business cards
hugs
handshakes
It is important to clearly show your _____ when exchanging meeshi (business cards).