Gift -giving & business cards. by Lupercal
After going there the first time I was taken aback byso much generosity. Almost everyone who expected us greeted us with beautifully wrapped gifts. Even a cashier in a gift shop gave me a gift just for browsing in her store!!! I was beginning to feel guilty! The Japanese are extremely gracious people. It's good to bring a few items, tokens of friendship (they don't have to be expensive) with you in case this happens it's always nice to reciprocate. Also make business cards -the swapping of business cards is a big ritual in meeting people. Even if you have just your name & address on it -you will probably find yourself in a position where you will be offered a card by someone, so you'll wanna do likewise.My friends!!! I made SO MANY GREAT FRIENDS THERE!!! Lotsa laughs, lotsa sake, lotsa good times.
