Originally Posted by
AdaQuonsett
Now, I'm sure the books won't mention this, but does it make a difference if my own cards and/or stationery are 'engraved' rather than 'thermo-engraved'? Are the Japanese people that observant?
The style of name card is not important as long as it doesn't look like you printed it in your kitchen. Nicer is always nicer, regardless of the country.
Originally Posted by AdaQuonsett
The eye contact thing is interesting, I've heard too much eye contact is rude in Japan.
Don't stare or do anything that you wouldn't do at home. Otherwise just take your visual cues from what others do in the room with you. Your behavior should follow pretty naturally, IMHO.