You are a U.S.businessperson who has just completed a successful agreement with a Japanese client.As a gesture of friendship,you pat the back of your Japanese client.How is he likely to react?
A)Move in closer and "invade" your personal space.
B)Stiffen his body, as he considers such touching improper.
C)Smile, looking directly into your eyes.
D)Take both your hands in a warm handshake.

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In Japanese culture, physical contact, such as patting someone on the back, is generally considered inappropriate or less common in professional settings. Japanese people tend to value personal space and formal interactions, especially in business contexts, so the client is likely to stiffen his body as a reaction to unexpected physical contact.

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