Connecting Cultures: Professional Small Talk in Japanese

For professional small talk in Japanese networking, here are key phrases and tips commonly used:

• Start with a polite greeting: 「はじめまして」 (Hajimemashite - Nice to meet you) or 「よろしくお願いします」 (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu - Please treat me well/I look forward to working with you).
• Introduce yourself: Use 「自己紹介をさせてください」(Jikoshoukai o sasete kudasai - Please allow me to introduce myself), then say your name and company.
• Ask about the other person’s role or company politely: 「お仕事は何をされていますか？」(Oshigoto wa nani o sarete imasu ka? - What kind of work do you do?).
• Small talk topics often include the event, the industry, or common interests, always with polite language.
• Use humble and respectful expressions to show professionalism and respect, such as 「お忙しいところありがとうございます」(Oisogashii tokoro arigatou gozaimasu - Thank you for your time despite being busy).

Would a more extensive list of professional Japanese networking phrases and example dialogues be helpful?

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