1. You should present and receive cards with both hands—it is more well-mannered and polite.

2. Look at a card for some time when receiving it and examine it thoroughly; it means you respect that person who gives it to you.

3. You should not forget the name of the person, his job or title; it is better to take the card out of your wallet and check again. You may keep the business card in front of you on the table during the entire meeting.

4. You should never write anything on the personal business card in front of the card holder. Do it later and write when and where you met them. It would be very exciting when you meet them again and ask about your last meeting.

5. You should never put a card into your pants back pocket. It is extremely offensive. It is better to have a special card holder and keep your business cards and those you get there.

6. You should never leave the cards, drop them on the floor or put them in the container. This is very offensive.

7. You should be munificent with your own business cards, hand them out to all prospects you meet. The Japanese usually keep them for a long period of time. There is no inappropriate place to give a card. You should do that on the very first meeting.

8. You should be able to identify the most significant person and present them a card first.

9. It is a tradition to slightly bow when giving a business card. And let the person from Japan be the first to offer shaking hands.