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Japanese Business Dinners: The Mistakes Foreigners Should Avoid

Ever been invited to a Japanese business dinner and wondered what not to do? Before you head to your next nomikai, here are some common etiquette mistakes foreigners should avoid.

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Ever been invited to a Japanese business dinner and wondered what not to do?

Before you head to your next nomikai, here are some common etiquette mistakes foreigners should avoid.

Ever been invited to a Japanese business dinner and wondered what not to do? Before you head to your next nomikai, here are some common etiquette mistakes foreigners should avoid.

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Ever been invited to a Japanese business dinner and wondered what not to do? Before you head to your next nomikai, here are some common etiquette mistakes foreigners should avoid.

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