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名刺(めいし)交換(こうかん)のマナー

Business Card Exchange Etiquette

日本のビジネスシーンでは、初めて会う人と名刺(めいし)交換(こうかん)することがとても大切です。名刺は、その(ひと)(かお)のようなものだからです。

名刺(めいし)渡す(わたす)ときは、相手(あいて)の方に向けて両手(りょうて)で持ちます。自分(じぶん)名前(なまえ)が相手から見て正しく(ただしく)読める(よめる)ように渡すのがマナーです。また、相手から名刺をもらうときは、両手で受け取り(うけとり)丁寧(ていねい)に読みます。すぐにポケットにしまわず、しばらく(つくえ)(うえ)に置いておくのが一般的(いっぱんてき)です。

最近はデジタル名刺(めいし)増えて(ふえて)いますが、対面(たいめん)での挨拶(あいさつ)では(かみ)の名刺を使うことがまだ多い(おおい)です。基本(きほん)覚えて(おぼえて)おくと、自信(じしん)を持って仕事(しごと)ができます。

Translation

In the Japanese business scene, exchanging business cards with people you meet for the first time is very important. This is because a business card is like the face of that person. When handing over a card, hold it with both hands facing the other person. It is proper etiquette to hand it over so that the other person can read your name correctly. Also, when receiving a card, accept it with both hands and read it carefully. It is common practice not to put it immediately into your pocket, but to leave it on the desk for a while. Recently, digital business cards are increasing, but paper cards are still often used in face-to-face greetings. If you learn the basics, you can work with confidence.

Comprehension

What should you do immediately after receiving a business card?

  • Put it in your pocket
  • Put it on the desk
  • Write on it
  • Give it back

The text states it is common to leave it on the desk for a while rather than putting it in your pocket.

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