This document outlines a role play between Japanese and American business cultures. It is divided into 3 scenes that highlight cultural differences. Scene one shows bowing and exchanging business cards in Japan compared to a lack of this in America. Scene two demonstrates indirect communication and non-fast decision making in Japan versus more directness in America. Scene three contrasts prioritizing work over personal life in Japan against separating work and personal life in America.

1. Intercultural
Communication
/ International
Management
Role Play
(Japan)
Team Members
Shchepina Nataliya
Lam Hue Thanh
Iun Veronika
Indrani Krishnamoorthy

2. Introduction
Contrast against
American business
culture
3 scenes

3. Scene One

4. Bowing
Demonstrating of respectful
attitude, also through a
business card
Attention to business
ranking
Scene One

5. Scene Two

6. Not a fast decision making
Indirect way of expressing
an opinion
Scene Two

7. Scene Three

8. Japanese
Prioritize work
Business
meetings in
an informal
environment
American
Work-life
Balance
Separation
of personal
and
business life
Scene Three

9. Conclusion
Take work seriously
Respect rankings of personnel
Particular about greetings
Complicated decision
making process