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WD_077/ 2004
(  Satoshi Kinoshita )
| Series: | Works on paper: Drawings | | Medium: | crayon and pencil on paper | | Size (inches): | 11.5 x 8.2 | | Size (mm): | 297 x 210 | | Catalog #: | WD_077 | | Description: | Signed, date and copyright in pencil on the reverse.
Dear Yahoo!:
How late is "fashionably late"?
-Pamella, Frederick, Maryland
Dear Pamella:
That depends on the function. For weddings, church services, theater performances, and business functions, it's best to arrive on time. For holiday and cocktail parties, several etiquette guides agree on a half-hour window. For a late-night wingding, all bets are off.
How do we know this? A Yahoo! Search on "fashionably late etiquette" resulted in a plethora of handy tutorials for the socially curious. At the top of the heap, columnist Elizabeth Wellington claims that being fashionably late is out of date -- "promptness is the latest trend at social gatherings these days."
But while it's impolite to show up late, it can be downright fatal to show up early. For business functions, the manly resource Ask Men advises to "never be early," but also notes that "thirty minutes late should represent a barrier you don't want to cross."
For more casual gatherings or parties that start "around 10-ish," arrival time comes down to personal preference. As this article from the USC college paper points out, you can show up late and look cool, or show up on time while there's still alcohol.
-ask.yahoo.com
etiquette - time. In Japanese culture, it is extremely important to be on time (you should arrive slightly before the appointed time). The concept of "fashionably late" does not exist among the Japanese. In fact, it is considered rude.
-www.imtc.gatech.edu
Business Etiquette Around the World
Japan:
Eastern and western cultures have visible differences in practices of business etiquette. Currently, increasing trade with Asia and especially Japan has provided a demand for familiarity with Asian customs.
* The western handshake is used in Japan, but the traditional bow is extremely important in displaying respect for business partners, gratitude, or apology. Like the British, the Japanese tend to behave with reserve and politeness.
* Arriving on time for appointments in Japan is extremely important because a late arrival can be regarded as offensive. Apologies can be frequently issued to show humility and politeness.
* It is acceptable to use "Mr." or "Mrs." in addressing Japanese associates, but the Japanese honorific suffix "-san" can be used respectfully for both males and females. Because the Japanese tend to be very humble, "-san" should only be used for people that are unrelated to yourself because doing so otherwise would demonstrate a subtle elitism and disrespect for "outsiders."
* Polite conversation about topics such as sports, Japanese culture, or inquiring into your associate's family is good for outside business scenarios as well as at the beginning of initiating a business gathering. A lack of seriousness, such as in joking, and discussion of World War II should be avoided.
* As a guest in a Japanese home, a high-quality or thoughtful gift is appropriate to present to your host; such items as quality wines, cuff links, sweets, or elegant pen sets are highly appreciated. Gifts should be given at a relatively private time, and it will be politely refused before the recipient will accept it.
-aya.gossamer-wings.net
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