Q. Do I stand up when a woman walks into the room? Answer: Whenever someone from outside the office, man or woman, enters the room

Q. What is the proper way to introduce two people to one another? Answer: When introducing two people to one another, always turn first to

Q. When I hear Americans exchanging greetings, it seems like they aren’t saying the same things, but why? Answer: The first time you meet another

Q. Is money a good present? Answer: Some people consider money (in the form of a personal check or cash) a rather lazy or impersonal

Q. Why can’t Japanese keep dogs and/or cats in their condominiums? Answer: Many multi–storied dwellings such as condominiums began to be built in the latter

Q. Why is the “Japanese smile” disliked? Answer: Americans love a friendly smile when it seems appropriate. The only problem is that Japanese smile for

Q. Do I can even older women Ms.? Answer: While some married women still prefer to be ad–dressed verbally or in written correspondence as “Mrs.

Q. How should gifts be wrapped? Answer: At department stores and small shops, gift wrapping service is provided, sometimes free and other times for a

Q. From the American point of view, what seems strange about Japanese gestures? Answer: A member of a Japanese group tour of Hawaii once mentioned

Q. What should I do if I don’t know the name? Answer: If you are walking down the street and notice that a stranger has

Q. Who delivers the present? Answer: Unless the present is for a wedding, in which case you can have the department store deliver the gift

Q. Who rides where in an automobile? Answer: In most American taxis, passengers may only sit in the back seat, so it is obvious that

Q. When do we start using first names? Answer: It is customary for younger people to address a significantly older person by his or her

Q. What should I say when I give someone a present? Answer: Americans who know Japanese custom are aware that when a person says, “This

Q. Where can I smoke? Answer: Americans have become very conscious of the effects of cigarette smoke on their own health and on the health