Hi guys! I have a very specific question, I hope it’s ok. My boyfriend will be traveling from Europe (Czechia) to Japan to meet some of his business associates, to get to know them and the country better. He is wondering, what would be the best gift to bring? 🙂
There is a special herb liquer that is made in Czechia, do you think that would be ok? 🙂
Also, if you have any tips on business etiquette, that would be highly appreciated!
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Liquor is okay if he’s meeting the bigwigs or a small number of close colleagues, yes. If he’s meeting, like, an office full of colleagues, a box of cookies or some kind of bite size confectionary/cake might be better. He’ll find that Japanese souvenir stores are really geared to the latter type of gift. They fucking love that shit and they love getting something unique from your country.
As for etiquette, bow if you want, go out for drinks with them, the rest will sort itself out. As a foreigner you get away with not knowing the rules and they should be accommodating.