- The first impression is what you think of the other person when you see someone for the first time.
- ?Japanese people care about dirt on the collar and cuffs. Even if you are wearing washed clothes, dirty collars and cuffs can make you feel filthy.
- Makeup(Light makeup) is important that you are suitable for your work.
- The preparations before going to work. It is the etiquette of a company employee to colour the skin so as not to make the other person feel uncomfortable, and to put on lipstick to make a healthy impression.
- ?The wearing of strong perfume is discouraged by most companies.
- what you wear at work in Japan must harmonize with all other workmates in terms of style and color. This would serve as a mark of formality and a symbol of the company’s integrity and reflect outstanding administration. This may seem strange to foreigners.
- ·Men and women are expected to wear conservative office attire with often black, dark blue, or dark gray as the theme. Men are required to wear traditional business attire, which is suits and ties, in their subdued colors. But also, they must keep in mind to be modest and maintain neatly styled hair.
- ?For women, clothes should cover the shoulders, skirts should not be above knee level, and a certain level of make-up may or may not be observed if it is fitting to the company.
- ?Accessories such as jewelry can also be restricted, depending on the job. Piercings may or may not be allowed, or be asked to be kept very simple in terms of style and color.?
- It is up to the company what to consider well-groomed in terms of men’s hairstyle and beard. Most Japanese men are expected to be clean-shaven, as facial hair indicates a lack of time to take care of one’s appearance.
- when it comes to hair color for both men and women, the natural black color is seen as the most professional.?
- Nails are expected to be kept on the shorter side and clean. For women, nail polish may not be allowed or may be expected to be subdued colors.
