Doing Business in Japan

.Men should wear dark conservative suits
.Casual dress is never appropriate for business
.Shoes should be easy to remove because you will take them off often
.Women should not wear pants in a business setting
.Pointing is not an acceptable gesture
.Do not blow your nose in public
.Let the host order your meal and pay for it
.Punctuality is not expected at a social event
.Do not openly display money
.Tipping is not expected
.Gifts should be given at the end of a visit
.The customary greeting is a bow
.In most of Asia the numbers 4 and 14 are bad luck