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名刺(めいし)交換(こうかん)

Exchanging Business Cards

日本(にほん)会社(かいしゃ)では、名刺(めいし)交換(こうかん)がとても大切(たいせつ)です。(はじ)めて()(ひと)挨拶(あいさつ)をする(とき)(かなら)ず名刺を()します。相手(あいて)の名刺を()()る時は、両手(りょうて)()って丁寧(ていねい)()みます。

名刺は相手の名前や会社(かいしゃ)がわかる大切(たいせつ)なものです。だから、机の上に置く(とき)()をつけてください。(よご)したり、なくしたりしてはいけません。

Translation

In Japanese companies, exchanging business cards is very important. When you meet someone for the first time, you must present your business card. When receiving the other person's card, hold it with both hands and read it carefully. A business card is an important item that shows the other person's name and company. Therefore, please be careful when placing it on a desk. You must not get it dirty or lose it.

Comprehension

What should you do when receiving a business card?

  • Put it in your pocket
  • Read it with one hand
  • Hold it with both hands
  • Throw it away

The text explicitly says to hold the card with both hands.

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