CLEVELAND, WI–

Lakeshore Technical College will hold a Japanese business etiquette seminar Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cleveland campus.

“From Kampai to Meishi, Chopsticks to Cultural Taboos” will provide business professionals with skills in interacting with Japanese counterparts.

The seminar will be valuable to anyone interested in Japanese business and culture. It is intended to be especially useful for professionals who are planning to attend the 40th Annual Joint Meeting of The Midwest U.S. – Japan Association in Milwaukee Sept. 7 – 9.

The seminar will begin with an introduction to Japanese culture and language, including cultural differences and communication; basic key vocabulary; and gestures, greetings and cultural pitfalls.

The seminar also will cover Japanese business and etiquette, specifically:

• Japanese-style business management and corporate structure;
• business relationships and their importance in Japanese society;
• negotiating effectively, avoiding offense and maximizing time involvement;
• Japanese business attire; and
• business card exchange.

Other topics will include protocol in regard to bowing, dining, seating arrangements and socializing as well as things to absolutely avoid doing.

Speakers will include Wisconsin Department of Commerce Business Adviser for Japan Kenji Higashi, Lakeland College Instructor of Japanese Language Jennifer Siebert and representatives from government and industry who have experience interacting with Japanese businesspeople.

The seminar number is 64681, and the fee is $29. The registration deadline is Aug. 5. To register, call 888-468-6582, ext. 1366, or log onto www.gotoltc.edu/seminars.

For more information, contact LTC Seminar Planner Ruth Semph at 888-468-6582, ext. 1167; 920-693-1167; or Ruth.Semph@gotoltc.edu. To learn about other LTC training seminars, check out www.gotoltc.edu/seminars.

For information about the 40th Annual Joint Meeting of The Midwest U.S. – Japan Association, log onto www.midwest-japan.org.

About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.

Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; outreach centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.