Brandon, a U.S. manager, is on a business trip in Tokyo meeting with a group of executives. Brandon receives a gift from one of the Japanese executives. What should Brandon most likely do?

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In Japanese culture, it is customary to open gifts in private rather than in front of the giver or a group, as it is considered more polite and respectful. This practice avoids putting the giver in an awkward position if the reaction to the gift is not as expected.