Scenario: Ian Richards,International Executive
Ian Richards is vice president of new business development for a British-based Internet company.He will soon attend an international symposium on global Internet marketing in Brazil where he will meet people from around the world.
-In attendance with the Japanese vice presidents is a regional manager,Hideki Yoshimura,who recently made some business errors that were costly for the company.If Mr.Yoshimura bows at 45 degrees,Ian should interpret this to mean that ________.

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In Japanese culture, bowing at 45 degrees is a way of apologizing and showing remorse for one's mistakes. Therefore, if Mr. Yoshimura bows at 45 degrees, Ian should interpret this to mean that he is apologizing for his recent business errors.