Dialogue 6: Business Introduction
In this dialogue, Mr. Saito of Yamaha is meeting Ms. Saito of IBM in a business setting. You will see how to introduce yourself and exchange business cards.
Grammar
See Grammar Notes for Dialogue 6.
Key Vocabulary
1.

わたし

I, me
2. [ヤマハ] Yamaha [company name]
3. の [affiliation marker] XのY: X's Y, Y of X
4. さいとう Saito [family name]
5. やまぐち Yamaguchi [family name]
Key Vocabulary
1. おんな woman
2. おとこ man
3. めいし business card
English
A: I'm Saito of Yamaha. Nice to see you.
B: I'm Yamaguchi of IBM. Nice to see you.
Culture

1.

Using both hands to hand over a business card

When you hand over your business card (or めいし), you need to remember the following:

a. Turn your card to face the other person so that s/he doesn't have to turn it around to read it.

b. Bow slightly as you hand over the card. Use both hands if possible.

c. Receive the card with both hands if possible, and show some interest in the card.

d. When you put it away, don't put it in the back pocket. Put it in your purse or jacket pocket.
2.
Exchanging business cards simultaneously

When exchanging business cards simultaneously, you can give your card in one hand and receive the other card in the other hand.

Using both hands to receive a business cards