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This is Introduction to Business Culture, Lesson 6. Seating in a business meeting.

In this lesson, we'll teach you how to arrange seating depending on rank in a company.

I'm Becky.

And I'm Risa.

Buddhism influences seating positions.

Right, the customs of Buddhism have led Japanese people to think that customers should have

the best seat so that they can be entertained properly. Even in Japanese business, they are

seating order rules. Yes, for conference rooms, taxis, and even standing arrangements in elevators.

In this lesson, we'll see what are considered to be seats of honor, and also lower seats.

Plus, we'll teach you how to spot them when a business meeting takes place.

It's important to follow that seating rules.

Let's get started follow the seating rules.

Let's get started with the definition of seat of honor and lower seat.

The seat of honor in Japanese is called Kamiza and the lower seat is Shimoza.

The seat of honor indicates the best place and the most important person takes it.

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